Would it not be better all round if we simply got the eight sides who are clearly going to be in the quarter finals to compete with one another now. Think of the time, arse-ache and emissions that could be saved!
Same applies to the CL. The group stages are worse than cheating, leg breaking challenges, spitting, injuries, BT Sport, UEFA and FIFA put together imo
'Seems that I was busy doing something close to nothing
But different than the day before'
'Met a dwarf that was no good, dressed like Little Red Riding Hood'
'Now you're unemployed, all non-void
Walkin' round like you're Pretty Boy Floyd'