It is now time to switch to a new Money AM football blog as the world cup is now over and we all look to the future.....World cup 2010 is over, Bravo Espana, and Forlan, once again and bring on the new season !.....I never expected the last thread to be such a success...thanks all.... so this new one might go on for years without the need to edit the title...we shall see...

Yes, but the penalty was well iffy anyway.

Ref didn't see, linesman didnt see, three trips to the VAR system?


Come on, if it waddles, quacks a lot and shits anywhere, it's probably a goose.

Who’s next? England are through to the last 16 of the World Cup but will only discover their opponents after the final round of group fixtures. Here's a look at England’s potential second-round opponents

The England side will now face either Japan, Senegal or Colombia in the first knockout stage.

Here are Press Association Sport's opinions on the sides they could face:

Japan
Shinji Kagawa has impressed in Japan's midfield

Form: The surprise leaders of Group H after two matches following an impressive defeat of 10-man Colombia and entertaining draw with Senegal.

Style: A fluid and counter-attacking side, with Shinji Kagawa and Makoto Hasebe moving the ball in midfield and looking to feed wingers Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui. Impressive going forward but a weak defence can be left exposed.

Look out for: Shinji Kagawa, Takashi Inui, Shinji Okazaki

Verdict: One to face

Senegal
Sadio Mane is key for Senegal

Form: Saw off Poland in their opener and then drew 2-2 in an entertaining clash with Japan.

Style: Another attractive side based on pace and power but with a bit of steel in midfield. Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is their chief threat up front but 19-year-old right-back Moussa Wague looks a handful out wide, charging forward and delivering dangerous crosses.

Look out for: Sadio Mane, M’Baye Niang, Moussa Wague

Verdict: One to face

Colombia
Radamel Falcao was on target as Colombia returned to form with an impressive defeat of Poland

Form: Bounced back after their unexpected defeat by Japan with a convincing 3-0 rout of Poland.

Style: A top-heavy attacking side that exploits its strengths with quick and incisive link-up play. The forwards in their 4-2-3-1 line-up, including 2014 tournament star James Rodriguez, boast individual quality to rival the best teams in the competition.

Look out for: Radamel Falcao, Juan Cuadrado, Juan Quintero

Verdict: One to avoid

Just in case you haven’t heard the Germans are out😂...what a crying shame I think you’ll agree.

Nope. What do they expect with 1 win and 2 losses? Same results as S Korea but with a worse goal difference.
C'mon the french!!!

All the sunbeds will be gone, now the supporters have gone home. :-)

They're still world champions at nicking deck chairs.

They must set their alarms at about 2.30am . lol

The Brazilians have cooked the Serbs goose 2-0 without trying too hard.

Possibly all the way?

Marks for the Germans: 1/10

Marks for the Brazilians: 11/10

Anyone seen Tottinghams new Stadium , i wasn't aware it was so advanced , looks impressive .

I wouldn't laugh about the Germans going out at the group stage if I were you given that last time it happened they started a World War the following year.

Such bad losers.

After last night's solid team performance, the Brazilians are now 5/1 favorites to win the World Cup.

England are currently 9.4/1 and have yet to play Belgium later today to establish 'who plays who' in the last 16.

And Harry Kane to be the top goal scorer at 7/4
(Penalties & og's don't count)

Next up Senegal v Columbia 3pm BBC 1. Looking forward to this game as the two sides that have impressed me so far.

Tonight's England game could be a great laugh if it's a draw with 10 minutes to go.

It's accepted that 2nd in the group will give an easier passage through the knockout stages. Drawing with 10 minutes to go and neither side wanting to either win or lose then it will come down to disciplinary record.

What's the chances that either or both managers send all their subs on to kick lumps out of the other team to bump their card count up ?

Well that was 75 minutes of stalemate stuff and the usual falling over nonsense followed by 15 minutes of a bit of football.

What's the chances that either or both managers send all their subs on to kick lumps out of the other team to bump their card count up ?

Absolutely none as it's not the done thing you know oh boy...remember we are English therefore we would not think of doing such a thing 😇

Prediction: Assuming that Belgium also put out a weakened side.. a Draw.

Pathetic.

Southgate will get hung out to dry for putting that team out if they cock it up against Columbia.

No chance of that team against Columbia, that was by and large our reserves.

Excellent imo - albeit not the result played for

Hopefully will help focus the minds (of the rested first team) - this is your chance

England have an excellent chance of progressing to the latter stages of the competition.....perhaps.....just perhaps …..this time round the team might be enjoying a little bit of luck that's been missing in previous tournaments....and that is a big plus !.....Come on the Lads !.....