Poor old Brazil, you have to feel sorry for
..'em. A little over a week away from a year before football crazy Brazil host their first World Cup tournament in 64 years and the poor old dears can't even beat England. read the rest of this rubbish
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Montenegro managed to out England
England. It looked like England's hosts, Montenegro, believed their own hype in last night's World Cup qualifier. All they had to do was turn up to win. read the rest of this rubbish
I know Brazil haven’t played anyone and that’s why
they're 18th in the FIFA rankings. But losing to this England side, even in a friendly in which they didn't look bothered, surely indicates that ranking is close to being right. read the rest of this rubbish
And in other news Zlatan Ibrahimovic destroys England’s
unbeaten run under Roy Hodgson. With the help of a number of England players but also one of the best goals you'll ever see. read the rest of this rubbish
That cricket score England were meant to rack up
against San Marino. I take it rain interrupted play or was it bad light? Should San Marino be in World Cup qualifiers? Or are they value for exposing England? read the rest of this rubbish
And that’s the England we know and
love. Hapless, hopeless, outplayed and technically exposed when up against a half decent side, as Ukraine are - it does take a major side to embarrass them - and ultimately lucky. Very lucky. read the rest of this rubbish
You’d hope Roy Hodgson would learn from
his first World Cup qualifier. But you know he hasn't. You know what he thinks he saw isn't what he actually did, by he effusive praise of certain individuals and the knowledge they'll be there against Ukraine on Tuesday. read the rest of this rubbish
Was anyone really interest in an England
friendly in Switzerland? A half full Wankdorf Stadium in Berne suggested no. Even if the Olympics hadn't just finished there still wouldn't be much interest in this game, seeing what England should have been like at the Euros. read the rest of this rubbish
When Alan Shearer said “did” instead of “done”
I though England would nick it. I never thought they would outplay Italy, I never thought they’d pass it about like they knew what they were doing, I never thought they’d look like a proper football team but I thought with the luck they had previously and if Shearer can actually figure out that it’s […] read the rest of this rubbish
Has Roy blown it before he’s even started
or has he played a clever game? I've been struggling to figure out what Roy Hodgson is playing at since his squad for the forthcoming Euros was announced. read the rest of this rubbish