*** Official Match Thread England v Italy ***

[Beach Hut]

First bit of good news Buffon looks like he is not playing.

Next positive..........

 

[BensGrandad]

Who is his understudy

 

[Beach Hut]

Who is his understudy

Salvatore Sirigu

 

[TaxiRichieUK]

Lets just hope Joe Hart doesnt get injured, wouldnt want to see either Foster or Forster in goal

 

[BensGrandad]

Lets just hope Joe Hart doesnt get injured, wouldnt want to see either Foster or Forster in goal

I agree not sure of which is the lesser of 2 evils and shades of Mexico when Bonnetti had to come in from the cold. Think I would be slightly happier with Forster.

 

[Mellotron]

No Buffon could be huge. He's their leader.

 

[TomandJerry]

 

[Beach Hut]

Think there is a great chance with or without Buffon, key for us has to be pace.

 

[Elvis]

Buffon is a big lose for Italy. I still think they have a cracking midfield, even if lead by an aging general. Just hope the nutjob up front has one of his off nights!

 

[TheJasperCo]

Weel Whine

 

[Hillian1]

were loose

 

[Spun Cuppa]

Wheel tare themb apartt

 

[Mowgli37]

 

[The Wizard]

Hart

Johnson
Jagielka
Cahill
Baines

Gerrard
Henderson/Lallana
Wilshere

Sterling
Sturridge
Rooney

Is what I'm hoping for.

 

[TheJasperCo]

Trust the World Cup to bring out all the JCLs. Chuffing typical

 

[Dan Aitch]

I would love it if we beat them, love it.

 

[TaxiRichieUK]

Trust the World Cup to bring out all the JCLs. Chuffing typical

Speak for yourself Pal

 

[Bladders]

Hart

Johnson
Jagielka
Cahill
Baines

Gerrard
Henderson/Lallana
Wilshere

Sterling
Sturridge
Rooney

Is what I'm hoping for.

You'll be disappointed then I reckon ,

Gerrard Henderson holding, Lallana Rooney Welbeck ahead with Sturridge upfront is what I think will be picked

 

[Giraffe]

No goalie, no leader. We are going to destroy Italy.

 

[Captain Sensible]

I would like to see wilshire start, but I don't think that will happen. Funny thing is I think Jack W has gone from over hyped to underrated. I think he's a top top player and could play well with Stevie G.