Ecuador

The Gaffer says

“Right, Ecuador, son — proper organised, defensively they're nails, and that midfield can graft all day. My honest concern? They go missing in the final third, mate, no cutting edge when it matters. Gut read: they'll nick a knockout spot, then bottle it against the big boys. Verdict: Tough nut, no teeth.”

After they went out

“Called it: Ecuador looked like they'd rather be anywhere but that pitch, and Mexico duly obliged.”