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I've seen a few of these knocking around. So go on then, who makes your own team's team of the decade? No rules, can be anyone, including loanees. Any formation you like. Interested to see some lists for sure. Crewe's(4-3-3): Steve Phillips(GK) - Played at the highest level of all keepers we...

Not sure if we had one for October, but I'm almost certain we didn't do one for November. Anyway, given this is one of the busiest months on the calendar, why not put this up to see how we all think we'll do over the festive period. Oldham (H) - Draw. Bar a couple of no shows against Port Vale...

What a strange final this looks to be. Most finals are 2 of the footballing superpowers going blow for blow. In the last few years we've had Portugal v France, Germany v Argentina, Spain v Italy, Spain v Holland etc. But this time, we'll have our first world cup final debutant in Croatia. They...

What a bizarre spectacle this promises to be. The game nobody asked for, the game nobody wants to play in. I can't wait to watch the Belgium reserves square off against the England reserves in a re-match of the final group game. Neither side will be playing their big names, that's for sure...

Right then, here we go. Croatia weren't even an independent country the last time England made the semi-finals of a World Cup. They are playing for their first major tournament finals appearance in their history, so it would be some achievement. The scouting for this one should be simple. They...

I know we laugh and joke about how England's path to the final has been cleared, but if you are France, are you not feeling even more fortunate and thinking "our path to WINNING the final has been cleared"? What's French for "It's coming home"? ;) Maybe they still haven't totally wowed...

Never in doubt was it lads?! Anyone else stopped shaking yet? How does Southgate get the players regrouped, refreshed and ready for another very tough game? Yes, the confidence will be sky high, but the players might well feel the strain of extra time and penalties, so getting them ready will...

Hmm, very interesting game here. Russia knocked out Spain via a shootout after defending deep and playing for penalties from very early on. Will they be any less cautious now they are one step closer to the final, or will they deploy those same tactics? As for Croatia, after looking good...

Once the last 16 was known, this was the quarter final we all predicted. Brazil seemed a little shaky early doors against Mexico, but seemed to get stronger and finish well. Neymar will once again take the attention and they should feel optimistic about facing the Belgium defence. They have...

On we go then. The first quarter-final. France won a thrilling game against Argentina, with Mbappe coming to the party in a big way. Him and the French front line will have by far their toughest test of the World Cup in trying to break down a Uruguay side who have conceded 1 goal in 4 games so...

Well then, the last 16 game we wanted to avoid is the last 16 game we've got, thanks to Southgate's tactical throwing of the Belgium game. Colombia come in not in great shape. There are big question marks of James Rodriguez, who limped off in their game with Senegal after 30 minutes. Even if he...

Well, this represents a fantastic opportunity for one of these teams to make the last 8. Sweden as I said in their opening group game, don't have a great knockout record, but are no strangers to getting out of the groups. They've made the last 16 of their last 3 world cups, but have come up...

Ok, not the most exciting of games coming up, but it'll surely be worth a watch. Croatia qualified mostly trouble free, despite the scare against Iceland. How will they fare against Denmark? They've got the quality to see them off and Modric looks in top form. Got top players in the likes of...

Hmm, how to call this one. Spain have shown flashes of their 2010/2012 side at times, but have also looked seriously ropey at others. They needed a late goal against Morocco to salvage a draw, scraped past Iran and drew with Portugal. They've hardly progressed in convincing fashion, but with...

So, Belgium breezed through their group with 3 wins from 3, even managed to win their last game whilst resting their main players. Their reward for that is a game that on paper should see them progress, as they take on Japan. With the quality they have upfront, plus some depth in reserve, you'd...

So, Brazil qualify in the end with relative ease, even if they did stumble to start with. Yes, they needed some late inspiration against Costa Rica, but they comfortably beat Serbia without having to break a sweat. Are they starting to go through the gears, or are they, like a lot of the...

Maybe Portugal were hard done to, but this feels like the game we all deserve. Suarez v Ronaldo. This is shaping up to be a really intruiging game. Uruguay have quietly navigated their group with 3 wins and zero goals conceded. Suarez has 2 goals, Cavani is also off the mark. They have a rock...

Not only do we get one joyous match up in Portugal v Uruguay, but we also get this one, the battle of the underperformers. France have stars all over the team, but they are yet to really produce. They qualified out of their group relatively easily. Ok, they never really fired on all cylinders...

What a cracker this is shaping up to be. Senegal showed in flashes against Poland and Japan that they can be a good side. But they also showed vulnerabilities. They'll have to be at their very best here, knowing a draw might not be enough to get them through. A win might be their only result...