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Seems like the Euros were ages ago now, but the WC qualifiers will soon be upon us so this is the first chance for Woy, to really stamp his own mark on the side.

Bizarrely and seemingly fittingly tonight's match is being played in the Wankdorf Stadium, in Switzerland.

First impressions are that increasingly Woy will have to pick players who don't get into their club sides. I know a few young uns are getting a game and Jack Butland is swapping Whaddon Road for something a little bigger. Should be interesting, for us dwindling band of TEFers interested in the national side.

Oh and will be interesting to see what Italy are up to post Euro 12.

I'll give this game a miss tonight, I reckon Italy will win tonight. 2-1, definatly need to something watch something other then sport at the moment.

It's all about Wales vs Bosnia tonight.

You going?

Not seen what sort of side Italy are putting out. Will be interesting to see how we get on with so many new/newish faces in the squad and lots of big names not playing.

It's in Llanelli so no. If it was Cardiff or Swansea I would have done.

What, wait. This is on tonight?

Correct

oooh. Might have a gander.

Llanelli is only about 30 minutes away from Swansea.

Part-timer ;)

Anyone else noticing the super imposed ads around the pitch?

Llanelli use the Scarlets ground which is on the retail park, parc Trostre. A smaller version of the Liberty Staduim, which is not that amazing as this was built by the same company. I used to saty in the premier inn a few hundred yards away regularly until recently. I watched Llanelli play Motherwell in a preliminary round of the UEFA cup about three years ago.

Why is the match being played in Switzerland?

Bloody odd isn't it. Every time the switch to a different camera angle you see the proper ad boards.

Yes, really annoying they seemed to turn them of after 20 mins but they're back again second half.

pick that one out

Is it my computer or are we wearing a dutch kit.  Whats going on?

It must be your computer. They look like Poland

Steady performance.

Definitely improved after Carroll & Young went off.

carrick looked good! (which is a sentence i didn't think i'd ever say)

Don't get people's problem with Carrick - he's been an important part of a United side who've been winning things. Good player.

He doesn't run around like a headless chicken, which is the pre-requisite for many fans.

I thought England improved when there were 2 of our former loanees on at the same time.

carrick isn't a good defensive player, or a particularly great offensive player. in my opinion he's effectively ballast, apart from today. well done him

Carrick isn't exactly dynamic on the world stage but must be doing something right to still be in Fergie's good books after all these years. He's not as bad as some people claim that's for sure.

Still like to remember him from his brief loan spell at our place. Was the best player on the pitch even when we got humbled at Maine Road.

If only this was the score in the euros....ah well the road to brazil begins!

Defoe can strike a ball. Should have played more minutes for England over the years.

The fact that the stadium was fucking empty and that this thread has reached a whole two pages says it all I think.

Didn't bother watching the game, only had half an eye on it in the pub so can't comment on the actual game...

he doesn't even play for spurs have the time...

In fairness it was in fucking Switzerland. How very neutral.

Still a bigger crowd than what  Wales, Scotland and N. Ireland got.

Strange to have a thread on game that doesn't actually mention the result

It's a friendly...results don't matter

I liked the look of England