We’ve been in contact now and then for many years, although not as much in recent times when we’ve been around the world.”On his own team’s fitness: “The starting XI [from the Austria match] have had three days to reload physically and mentally,” he said.
Iceland's European Championship last-16 win over England "shocked the world", according to defender Kari Arnason.. 1.23pm EDT 13:23. Iceland came from behind to subject England to one of the greatest humiliations in their history, prompting Roy Hodgson to resign“This tournament must be the end of the ‘Joe Hart is one of the top two or three keepers in the world’ thing, surely,” he says. England crash out after Iceland defeat. Where England can exploit Iceland’s weaknesses at Euro 2016 | Michael Cox. All rights reserved. You see them in training and you try to choose the best possible players for that game. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Germany and Spain have reserve keepers I’d choose over Hart.” Despite being gifted an early lead from the penalty spot after a Hannes Halldorson foul on Raheem Sterling, England have somehow contrived to traipse in for their half-time brew losing by two goals to one. England crashed out of Euro 2016 after a shock 2-1 defeat to Iceland, and the tiny country of just 330,000 sealed a quarterfinal date with France. In the round of 16, they famously beat England 2–1. Euro 2016: Kolbeinn Sigthorsson gives Iceland a 2-1 lead against England. Read more Instead the equaliser arrived within two minutes and was … “The experience and wisdom of Lars Lagerbäck and Roland Andersson [part of the Iceland staff] and their ability to organise a team and get the maximum out of them, and to engender a work ethic, they owe a lot to that,” he said. Our live coverage … “I’ve known Roy since 1976 and we met each other often in Sweden. The return of Raheem Sterling has been loudly trumpeted and it will be interesting to see if this tournament’s designated fan scapegoat, 21, will get the same support from his own country’s fans as he has from Elsewhere, Wayne Rooney also looks certain to return to the side in midfield, along with Dele Alli, while Spurs full-backs Danny Rose and Kyle Walker are also expected to start after being rested against Slovakia. “They are looking forward to the game and in the team meetings we’ve started to focus more and more on taking another step.”On the subject of his strikers. Kick-off is at 8pm BST, but we’ll have team news and build-up well before that. However, they lost 5–2 against France in the quarter-finals. Harry Kane is also likely to return to the side as the focal point of a front three, with Sterling and Daniel Sturridge.High up there on the disciplinary tightrope, Gary Cahill is the only Lars Lagerback and Heimir Hallgrimsson have picked the same starting XI for each of Iceland’s three group games and barring any late injuries, look certain to field the same team again. In Euro 2016, Iceland came second in their group (which included a draw against Portugal and a win against Austria).
“Neuer, Courtois, Lloris, De Gea are all vastly better. All rights reserved. “I’ve been happy with the strikers I’ve gone with,” he said. “You never know how someone is going to play, but you do know what you’re selecting. The match starts at 21:00 on 27 June 2016. Iceland came from behind to subject England to one of the greatest humiliations in their history, prompting Roy Hodgson to resignBoth sets of players line up in the tunnel, with Wayne Rooney ready to lead out England and Cardiff City’s Aron Gunnarsson wearing the armband for Having been roundly effed and jeffed at for making six changes to the England team that beat Wales ahead of their scoreless draw against Slovakia, Roy Hodgson is expected to make several more for tonight’s game. England vs Iceland, Euro 2016: Dele Alli’s potential far from realised despite rapid rise Save Dele Alli (left) was a League One player just over a year ago Credit: PA Iceland came from behind to subject England to one of the greatest humiliations in their history, prompting Roy Hodgson to … I’m fortunate that if something isn’t functioning as I would like, we have options on the bench.”On today’s opposition. On his prediction of how the game will unfold: “I would expect On covering every eventuality and his familiarity with his opposite number: “We’ve practised penalties – some were good, some not so good,” he laughed. Euro 2016 England 1-2 Iceland: Euro 2016 – as it happened. “I don’t know “We have to accept the title of favourites, and they will be the underdogs, but regardless it will be a difficult game and they will be hard to beat.”Of course previous pelters hurled England’s way will pall into insignificance compared to the tsunami of vitriol that will swamp the camp if they go out against the minnows of Having already been the subject of stern polemics regarding their inability to break down resilient, well organised teams who sit deep and soak up their pressure, now they must face one of the most obdurate of them all. Iceland co-manager … Read more Facebook Twitter.