November 11, 20168 yr Let's hope USA v Mexico is remembered for the right reasons. It would be quite a shock if Argentina didn't make it although I expect them to but only if they improve. England v Scotland. The first competitive game since 1999 between the two. I expect it could be a damp squib. I can see Scotland definitely going for it, they will be fireworks tonight.
November 11, 20168 yr Did anyone see the match? A solid win for England although Scotland did have their chances but didn't convert them. Good win for N Ireland over Azerbaijan. Vital for their play off hopes.
November 11, 20168 yr 3 headers as well! Didn't see the game but heard the scoreline wasn't reflective of the match as a whole & Scotland had more of their fair share of chances too.
November 13, 20168 yr Few thoughts on the action so far... Ireland look in a great position to qualify. Tricky group, but an excellent win in Vienna last night and Wales' stuttering form leave the Irish in pole position. Really thought they'd struggle after their solid performance at the Euros with the departure of some key players but Coleman looks an inspired captain. Fingers crossed they can make it. Poland should make it too, they have a weakish group but are obviously the class act there. Think they'd be dark horses at the tournament proper, although just as likely is a first round flop that befalls most teams from Eastern Europe. Croatia beating Iceland puts them in a strong position and Ukraine are now second in that group. Turkey won't get there, but Croatia are one of my favourite international teams and always promise more than they deliver. Algeria and Cameroon struggling in Africa's Group of Death. Nigeria really started strongly and have two good young Premier League players in Iwobi and Iheanacho so could be dangerous at the finals. Really expected more from Algeria though. Also, Ghana v Egypt looks a huge match! Love Ghana, but Avram Grant doesn't look an inspired appointment.
November 16, 20168 yr drew against Spain in a friendly last night, decent outcome, I didn't watch it though, just saw the result on BBC Sport site. I do think Gareth Southgate will be a good choice as a full time manager
November 16, 20168 yr Hope Ireland and Wales draw, so with a win against Georgia we tie IRL with 11p The games with Georgia will decide the group mate - a good side at the moment and the away game especially will be difficult for all the teams!
November 23, 20168 yr Updated Projected Qualifiers (Based on expected points from future fixtures) Asia Qualify: Iran, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Australia Playoffs: Uzbekistan, Japan Africa Qualify: Congo DR, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Egypt CONCACAF Qualify: Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama Playoffs: United States South America Qualify: Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Argentina Playoffs: Colombia Oceania Next Round: New Zealand, Papua New Guinea Europe Qualify: France, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, Poland, England, Spain, Belgium, Croatia Playoffs: Sweden, Portugal, Northern Ireland, Serbia, Slovenia, Italy, Greece, Iceland Edited November 23, 20168 yr by DJHazey
November 30, 20168 yr Gareth Southgate is the new manager of England on a four year contract, lol as if he's going to make a difference.
December 1, 20168 yr He'll get us to the World Cup and then we'll get knocked out in the group stages.
March 20, 20178 yr Expecting Germany to give England another lesson on Wednesday. Or even more false hope with England progressing.
March 25, 20178 yr Nasty, horrible tackle on Coleman last night. Deserves a five-match international ban at least. I hope he apologies for it, Neil Taylor.
March 26, 20178 yr Aye terrible tackle, captain will be out until the end of this year I would say, might never be back the same either....
March 27, 20178 yr Danny Blind has been sacked as Holland coach following defeat to Bulgaria. Holland looking in danger of missing the World Cup.
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