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England 0-1 Belgium: Three things we learned

By Harneet Singh Sethi

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: The England players look dejected following their sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Belgium at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 28, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 28: The England players look dejected following their sides defeat in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between England and Belgium at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 28, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /
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SAMARA, RUSSIA – JUNE 28: Yerry Mina of Colombia celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Senegal and Colombia at Samara Arena on June 28, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
SAMARA, RUSSIA – JUNE 28: Yerry Mina of Colombia celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group H match between Senegal and Colombia at Samara Arena on June 28, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

England to do it the hard way against Colombia

By no means is it wrong to suggest that England have got too much ahead of themselves in planning for a situation that they may not get into in the first place.

They have avoided a “possible” quarter-final against Brazil, but in doing so, they’ve also chosen a tough round of 16 tie against Colombia, thereby damaging the chances of progressing to the round they actually planned for. It just doesn’t make sense.

In a way, England have set themselves up for heaven by choosing to pass through hell first, and it’s obvious how wrong that can go. Not only have they taken a huge risk, but they’ve also admitted that they don’t back themselves to beat a big team like Brazil. It’s the worst message you can send as a team that aspires to win the World Cup.

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It may yet go right. England could beat Colombia and Switzerland/Sweden to make it to the semi-final, and Gareth Southgate would be proven right. However, if it doesn’t go to plan on Tuesday night, then the Three Lions return home with wins over Tunisia and Panama.