It’s the World Cup, it’s the first game, It’s England
what else where you expecting? England got off to a ropy start with a 4 point victory over Argentina in their Rugby World Cup 2001 opener. No surprise there. read the rest of this rubbish
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Germany 1 – England 5
it was 10 years ago today. Owen hat-trick, screamer from Gerrard even Heskey scored and we stuffed the Germans... just memories... read the rest of this rubbish
England will be favourites after that group
has played out. I hadn't really paid much attention to what looks on paper as England's rather easy qualifying group for the 2014 World Cup Finals. read the rest of this rubbish
It was 45 years ago
today. July 30th 1966, World Cup Final at Wembley between England and Germany. read the rest of this rubbish
England have to butcher at least on Grand Slam
hell more than one at times. It was no surprise that the current England side butchered the Grand Slam chance against Ireland they aren't in the class of the 1990 or late 90s early 2000s sides. read the rest of this rubbish
England’s ineptness is trumped by South Africa’s
propensity to choke. You can't weigh up England at this World Cup, they tie with and beat tournament favourites while struggling and losing to minnows, so defeat to Bangladesh then? read the rest of this rubbish
Plumbing new depths is the English
way. England batting, bowling and fielding like bums shouldn't take away from a great victory by Ireland in the World Cup or the great innings by Kevin O'Brien. read the rest of this rubbish
Only England could snatch a tie from the jaws
of both victory and defeat. Even with a magnificent 158 from Andrew Strauss that surpassed Tendulkar's ton, thanks to more ineptness from Anderson England managed a last ball tie with India. read the rest of this rubbish
Third biggest run chase in World Cup
history. England chasing down 293 to beat the Netherlands in their World Cup opener. Yes let me repeat that the Netherlands, which they did with a whole 8 balls to spare. read the rest of this rubbish
Russia and Qatar made some FIFA execs
very happy. Wait shouldn't that be the other way round? FIFA execs made Russia and Qatar happy after their names were pulled from the envelopes telling us who would host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. read the rest of this rubbish