England vs Russia 2016 (England-Russia BELOW)
Final score and result:- England vs Russia 1-1 (Dier/Berezutski)
Stade Velodrome, Marseille- 11 June, 2016- 20.00 UK KO- 11/6/16- Saturday- Group B
England’s record of having NEVER won the opening game at the European Championships continues as Berezutski’s late equaliser hands Russia a point in Marseille
7:36 duration, English commentary, source Vimeo
11:31 duration, English commentary, source Videa
Condensed, 3:01 duration, Italian commentary, source Vimeo
Only goals, 1:12 duration, English comms, source Vid.me
England v Russia 1-0 (Dier goal v Russia 73′)
England vs Russia 1-1 (Berezutski goal vs England 90+2′)
England vs Russia Euro 2016 attendance:- 62,343 (Referee- Rizzoli)
England starting lineup vs Russia 2016:- Hart, Cahill, Rose, Walker, Smalling, Dier, Lallana, Sterling, Alli, Rooney, Kane
Once upon a time there was a Lord of the lions, he was called Roy of the Hodgson or ridiculous Roy to the people that really knew him.
He was tasked to find the best lions he could so he chose 11 of the best 23 of his favourite lions.
His most fearsome lions were known for their courage in battle, they were called Rooney, Kane, Vardy, Sturridge and the new pretender was called rashford.
The first battle was against the Russian pussy cats, but he could only use 2 or 3 of these lions, he opted to choose no one to lead the attack and go for width instead.
Ridiculous Roy decided that his most fearless lion, kane should be muzzled and not allowed to attack the russian pussy cats and insead instructed him to wander in the wilderness instead.
His oldest fearless lion, who had won so many battles before was also pushed back to the rear of the battle and was only allowed to wander up to the action every so often but not allowed to roar as not to disturb the pussy cats.
The ridiculous one had a cunning plan, he decided that one of the cubs that had been rejected by his own litter the previous season would head the battle. His name was sterling the stinky. He was toothless and very prone to falling over, he was often caught and his food stolen by other slower enemy cubs.
The cub had only wounded 6 little rats versus vardys total of 24 brave wounds and 6 more wound assists. Vardy had also won many battles and 1 very large war of the lion’s.
Still the ridiculous one knew what he was doing, didn’t he?
It didn’t go very well for stinky, he ran with his food but often dropped it or misplaced it. Everytime he was given food to take to the front of the battle, he would ether lose what he was taking before he got there or fall over and drop it.
Then a moment of magic by a very reliable lion called dier. He surged forward to take on the pussy cats and delivered a powerful blow that left the pussy cats facing an almost certain loss.
So now, when Ridiculous Roy had the chance to seize the day (carpe diem) with plenty of time still for both to fight. He ordered his lions to sit down for the rest of the battle and not to finish the inept pussy cats off. It was a fatal mistake as the pussy cats now did not need to defend anymore and grew in confidence. They seized the moment in the dying moments of the battle and the lions were forced to retreat and settle for a draw.
The loyal supporters of the lion’s were left shell-shocked yet again, they had seen this all before.
The ridiculous one had many friendly fights before this and was confident but it appears the lion were pretty toothless when it comes to real battles.
The lion’s will have to face the dragons next and if they do not roar this time, they will have to wait another 50 years before they might roar again.
Lion’s are supposed to have courage and it is always best to use your bravest and fiercest lion’s in battle like. You should shackle your lion’s and you shouldn’t use orphan timid cubs that none else wants.
Roy should send forth his bravest lion’s to go forth against the dragons, if he doesn’t have the conviction to do this, then he should fall on his sword.
What’s it to be ridiculous one?