15-11-18 european championship


INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY
ENGLAND 3-0 USA
ASTUTE ALEXANDER ARNALD

Brighton defender Lewis Dunk and Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, a second-half substitute, were barely tested but both were solid on their first appearances, while Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho played the full game as he won his second cap.
Rooney, winning his 120th cap in a fund-raiser for his charitable foundation, made a 33-minute appearance on a night England showed their appreciation for their 33-year-old record goalscorer.
Alli slides the ball across to Jesse Lingard, who wraps his right foot around the ball and bends it beyond Brad Guzan from outside the box. A lovely finish. Seconds after a crucial stop by Jordan Pickford.
The Liverpool full-back powers home, after more dodgy defending by the visitors. The ball breaks kindly after USA make a mess of clearing their lines and Trent Alexander-Arnold – first-time – smacks the ball low into the corner beyond Guzan. It was more good work by Jadon Sancho in the buildup.
A deserved debut goal for the Bournemouth striker. He gets across the near post to stab home England’s third of the evening.
https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2018/nov/15/england-v-usa-international-friendly-live-wayne-rooney
MY OPINION
This was a smart win from Gareth Southgate and we can now see him develop into a real manager and the youth that England have ready to shine through this could be a long partnership as for the USA they must be disappointed.
ROI 0-0 NI
RANDOLPH MAKES HIS MOVE

Two fantastic saves by Republic keeper Darren Randolph prevented wingers Gavin Whyte and Jordan Jones from taking good opportunities for the visitors.
Shane Duffy had the best chance for the home side but his first-half header was saved by Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45174358
MY OPINION
Right now it does feel like both teams are going backwards which is a bad thing for football fans in Ireland as their might be a good chance4 that neither side qualify for Euro 2020 as the Irish have such a voice could be a horrible thing for the competition.
CROATIA 3-2 SPAIN
JEDVAJ CREATES ENGLAND FEAR AND HOPE

The game burst into life nine minutes after the break as Croatia capitalised on some poor Spanish defending. Ramos put Sergi Roberto under unnecessary pressure on Spain's right flank and the Barcelona right-back's lofted pass was intercepted by Perisic. His header forwards fell kindly for Kramaric and the striker kept his composure to finish well.
The lead did not last long though as Isco centred for his Real Madrid team-mate Ceballos, who turned the ball in from close range.
It was end to end stuff and Croatia's lead was restored who scored next when Luka Modric's inch-perfect cross was converted at the back post by Jedvaj.
Spain had a penalty when Vrsaljko was adjudged to have handled in the penalty area and Ramos converted, sending Kalinic the wrong way.
 It was Croatia who got it. Substitute Josip Brekalo made space for a shot which De Gea could parry only as far as Jedvaj, who netted
https://www.skysports.com/football/croatia-vs-spain/399787
MY OPINION
This gives England some real hope of reaching the semi-finals in this competition and seeing whether or not they can beat the best teams in Europe. I think that having the chance to play Croatia at Wembley you know tha5t England still have got a chance




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