10th June 2016
INSIDE TODAY:
1 - BetFan Euro 2016 Special
2 - The Best Bookie Offers
3 - Slovakia v Wales Match Preview
4 - England v Russia Match Preview
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MATCH PREVIEW SPECIAL
Sat 11th June 17:00 - Slovakia Can Afford Defeat Against Wales
Wales have not won one of the four friendly internationals they have played since qualifying for Euro 2016. Slovakia have lost just two of their last 12 fixtures over the last 12 months and are unbeaten in eight matches. Wales are eight places above their opponents in the first match in Group B in the FIFA rankings but on current form a draw would be a good result and that is the most likely outcome of the meeting in Bordeaux on Saturday.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic destroyed Wales when helping Sweden beat them 3-0 in their last outing before the start of the Euros. Clearly that player is a world class talent but no team can rely on one individual and Sweden are below Slovakia in the FIFA standings. Wales did not have one shot on target and the introduction of Gareth Bale after 64 minutes did not change the course of the match. Sweden found the net three times from six shots on target.
The Wales manager, Chris Coleman, would say form in non-competitive matches does not concern him and the players’ focus is on Wales’ first match in a tournament since 1958. The expansion of the Euros from 16 to 24 teams has helped Wales qualify this time and with four third placed sides progressing to the knockout stages avoiding defeat against Slovakia would not be the end of the world. A win would set Wales up for the pseudo home international against England in their second fixture.
Wales and Slovakia have only met in two full internationals which produced 13 goals. They played in qualifying for Euro 2008 so the form is irrelevant. Slovakia won the first meeting in Wales 5-1 but lost the reverse fixture at home 5-2. There are no survivors from the Welsh squad for that campaign and eight years is a long time in international football. The latest world rankings suggest a close match and the recommendation is to bet on a draw and less than three goals. With some talent on the picture there should be goals so 1-1 is a potential correct score.
Wales finished second to Belgium in qualifying for Euro 2016 but beat them at home and drew in Belgium. Coleman’s side scored just 11 goals in 10 qualifiers and no team who came through a six team group to make France scored fewer. The plan was always to keep things tight and let Bale do the business. The most expensive player ever scored seven of those goals and only Aaron Ramsay scored more than once. The English based players may be distracted by playing England but Wales’ destiny will be decided by how they fare against Slovakia and Russia.
Bale is the most influential player in the squad but overall the side had poor statistics for shot ratios and defended badly at set-plays in recent friendlies. Greece showed at Euro 2004 that a well organised defence, committed midfield and the habit of taking advantage of a small number of chances can bring success. However, as potential favourites Wales must take the initiative against Slovakia who are capable of winning this fixture. If Wales lose this match even third place may be beyond them. The pressure to get something against England would then be heightened.
Slovakia started the qualifying campaign with six wins and during that run beat Spain at home. They finished second behind the winners of the last two Euros and were too good for Ukraine, Belarus, Luxembourg and Macedonia. There are some international lightweights in that group but Slovakia eventually only lost twice in qualifying over 10 matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding eight. That record was enough to earn qualification for the finals of the European Championships for the first time.
Wales and Slovakia may a similar game based on a strong defensive and midfield unit and playing on the break. Slovakia had just 45% of possession in qualifying and Wales shared the ball exactly 50/50 with their opponents. Slovakia are favourites to finish bottom of their group but that might be a wrong assessment. The meeting of two counter-attacking sides in this opening fixture will be tight so Wales should be opposed in the match result market by covering Slovakia and the draw.
MATCH PREVIEW SPECIAL
Sat 11th June 20:00 - Goals and Win For England v Russia in Euro 2016
England’s chances of starting their Euro 2016 campaign with a win have increased with the absence of several key members of Russia’s side due to injury. The second fixture in Group B in Marseille at 8pm on Saturday follows Wales’ meeting with Slovakia in Bordeaux earlier that day. Team’s first matches in tournaments are often tight, cagey affairs but England have a great chance to beat Russia by more than one goal and take control of the group. The Wales battle of Britain fixture can take care of itself and England must focus on beating Russia.
Slovakia are perceived as the weakest team in the section and based on FIFA rankings and favourites to finish fourth. Rankings can be flawed in identifying current form and Slovakia are unbeaten in eight matches. England wouldn’t want to need to beat the Slovaks in the third and final group match to progress. Qualification can be put to bed with two wins and that process can begin in the meeting with Russia. England have been slow starters in tournaments and that creates pressure. Hitting the ground running by winning the first match reduces the pressure. In an ideal world Wales and Slovakia would share the points and then England beat Russia.
The second part of that scenario has been made easier because the Russian coach will be missing Alan Dzagoev and Igor Denslov in midfield, two of his regulars in qualifying. Their absence weakens the threat posed by Russia and it would be a concern for England if they created chances when under strength. With the best four placed teams progressing to the next round goal difference could be a factor so a narrow defeat would not be a disaster for Russia. The key match in the group is between Wales and Russia as the winners of that contest can grab second place., assuming England win the group for which they are favourites.
The main selection dilemma for Roy Hodgson concerns Jack Wilshere. He has played very little football this season but the speed of his passing and movement makes for a more dynamic midfield. The latest betting on players to start the match against Russia suggests nine players are set in stone and that includes Wayne Rooney. The manager won’t abandon his captain and top scorer for the biggest match for England since the World Cup in 2014. Jamie Vardy and Harry Kane should be the strikers but Rooney can drop back and be effective from midfield.
Fabio Capello was a massive managerial failure with Russia despite being the highest paid coach at the last World Cup. The federation had to stump up a fortune to get rid of him and Russia’s fans and players probably think it was money well spent. The new coach has improved morale but the loss of two influential players will have had a negative effect on confidence. Russia lack dynamism and the centre backs were past their best some time ago. England have the strikers and creative players in midfield to take advantage of these deficiencies. Dele Alli has the vision to create chances for Kane and Vardy.
Once Capello was removed from his post at the cost of some millions performances improved. Russia finished second in their group behind Austria who are quietly fancied for Euro 2016. The new man’s team won the last four matches in qualifying, scoring 12 goals and conceding one. Age is against Russia as seven of the starting line up against Portugal in a friendly in November were over 30. England have the youngest squad in the tournament with fewer players than usual carrying baggage from previous disappointments. Youthful enthusiasm can overcome experience in the match between England and Russia.
That equation will be key to how far England progress in the tournament. The side has lightening-fast speed on the counter attack and the youngsters will not be inhibited by past failures. Whether the kids can handle a tournament and huge clashes later on when it matters most is open to debate. John Stones and Chris Smalling have the potential to form a solid centre-back partnership but both are unproven at the business end of tournaments or the Champions League. Russia will not be a huge test but it will be interesting to see how the England defence copes with Gareth Bale playing for Wales.
Russia have nationalised players from Germany and Brazil to compensate for the injuries that have hit the team hard. England have just about a clean bill of health and maybe only Danny Welbeck would have played if injury had not ruled him out of the tournament. Rooney and Co should have enough to start the tournament with a win and it could be achieved by more than one goal.
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