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I like the Tottenham players in their NT a lot and I'm happy they are performing well. Especially since it's helping my argument that Dele Alli, Trippier and Kane aren't hacks.
Yeah, some teams I like just for being underdogs like the Suisse.
But I really don't care who wins it now - England, France, Brazil, Colombia, Belgium, Russia - a lot of players I like from these countries. I probably like Brazil the most just because I have a thing for Marcelo, Neymar, Coutinho, Firmino and Willian. And let's not forget that Miranda is also there, bossing.
Dele Alli has been crap though and Trippier wasn't really noticed. Kane had 1 good game vs Tunisia where they forgot he was part of the game for 2 corners and in the easiest game of England's WC history, he scored two PKs (the first one probably wasn't even a foul) and a fluke goal where his teammate pretty much shot the ball at his heel. I'd say all three have been rather underwhelming given the hype, though arguably Kane has 5 goals in 2 games so can't really say much against him.
It feels like Loftus-Cheek has been the most influential player for England though and the only one that I'd say performed above expectation and hype was Maguire.