We lost to a better more experienced Croatia side after going ahead. We lost on penalties v Italy after going ahead, and held them for 120 minutes. Belgium in the World Cup 2018 group was a heavily rotated side, and the third place play-off they weren't bothered about.
You can only play who the schedule permits you to play in a tournament. If the likes of Germany, Argentina and Denmark don't go through that's on them not us. We can only do our job and win the group. Which we have done. This "easy" games malarky is a crap argument. Saudi beat Argentina. Iran beat Wales. Costa Rica beat Japan. There are no easy games, bar maybe Qatar, at this tournament.
I think my original point has been lost. The shout was that he’s our best manager since Bobby R. Whilst that might be statistically true, he’s been found wanting against top sides (in competitive and friendly fixtures).
Don’t disagree with anything you’ve said.