chicago_shearer

Totally agree. Once you've picked the squad, that seems like it must be the biggest part of the job. How much training or tactical work can you accomplish with players you see 6 weeks out of the year? In a more understated way, I think Klinsmann has done a similiar job with the US. Building confidence and belief.

He's probably already on the phone with a bid for that dreadlocks Scott Parker.

The Hulk Hogan video and the prospect of a two hour lunch break have swung this for me. Go team USA. Remember: don't look the Germans in the eye because they can sense fear. And cross fingers for a Soviet linesman.

Cameras and video footage are just out to persecute him.

Greece v. Costa Rica in a World Cup round of 16 match doesn't suggest you need Clairefontaine style youth facilities and elite coaches at all levels of the game in order to be successful in tournaments. It's a long term problem, but it's not the reason England don't turn up. Countries do more with much, much less.

I bet Roy is kicking himself that Suarez didn't feel bitey against England. Would have been a proper OUTRAGE tabloid exit to distract attention.

A World Cup needs a good villain, I hope he isn't banned. I hope he stays with Liverpool and that someone breaks him in half early next season instead.

God bless Deportivo Mundial.

"Mon dieu, European football is an unprofitable distraction from the prime objective of a 7th to 10th placed finish and I feel sorry for my ignorant team mates in this squad who are wasting their time competing in Europe."

Won't even need replacing because we might get Ryan Taylor back.

C'mon Mexicans hurry up. Get one more.

Mexico, Croatia no question for me. Brazil will win easily.

It's the only legitimate joy in football these days.

Jurgen's on the phone to his freunde in the German camp as we speak. You'll both go through.

Macca on ESPN just rubbing Lallas face in it.

Forca Portugal

Kill him Nani.

You can't even imagine.

Well, I just can't see Ronaldo scoring now.

That's harsh on Shola.

All 3 substitutions before the 70th minute in these conditions.

Bring back the jumper

Eder is awful

I don't disagree about the gameplan. In hindsight, it simply didn't work. Gerrard wasn't suited for his role in particular. But even then, there were a few positives from the approach in contrast to previous tournaments. They showed enough at times to get results and didn't. England are out of this tournament because of errors from players that know better and lapses in concentration. With a little character, England have at least two points at this point, despite the squad and despite the gaps in Roy's 4-2-3-1. Just shit themselves.

"I believe that we will win" is the vuvuzela of Brazil 2014.