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England ?? 
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England ??
beaten by the US of A in match one I reckon, as Rooney gets injured...will go out in last 8. In case you guys havn't seen it the new Nike ad...
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I forecast that England and its bunch of scummy players will not win.
I hope they get knocked out at the Group stage.
I hope they get knocked out at the Group stage.
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Slow afternoon so I just worked out my own
Revised predictions:1) Brazil
2) Spain
3) Argentina
4) England
I'd take that to be honest !
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If England are going to fail in the Quarters, as stated in your post #6, how the f*ck can they possibly come 4th ?
What would a dishonest forecast look like ?
1st. North Korea ?
What would a dishonest forecast look like ?
1st. North Korea ?
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But how the f*ck can England come 4th , revised predictions or not ?
They're p1ss poor and like a bunch of frigging carthorses.
They're p1ss poor and like a bunch of frigging carthorses.
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Who nonetheless won nine out of ten in qualifying, scoring more goals than anyone else ?
I agree we're not on the level of Brazil, Spain etc but if you look at our possible run through the competition we may well not come up against opposition markedly better than us until the semis... even a possible QF vs. France isn't the kind of tough game it was a decade ago.
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The opposition don't need to be better than England to beat them.
All they need to do is break Rooney's leg in the first game and we're up the proverbial s*** creek without a paddle.
Rooney's not looking a good bet to last long anyway .. he will be crocked before the end of the Group stage I reckon.
Even with Rooney, our defence is pretty static and a half decent side will round around them , through them or over them.
My guess is we will do well to get to the last 8, almost certainly losing at that stage.
The winner, as usual, will come from Germany, Italy, Brazil or Argentina.
Spain, at a push but they have the propensity to screw up on the World stage.
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Studog Nancy boy - I'll bet you're one of those sad losers who fly Australian flags off their car rooftops.
Who the hell would you pick ?
Algeria ?
I had a go at SH whoever cos he was daft enough to say that England will come 4th.
4th from last would be more to the point.
I think we'll reserve last place for Australia.
3 blind men and a 3-legged dog could beat them
Who the hell would you pick ?
Algeria ?
I had a go at SH whoever cos he was daft enough to say that England will come 4th.
4th from last would be more to the point.
I think we'll reserve last place for Australia.
3 blind men and a 3-legged dog could beat them
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I'm sorry I can't let this go on much longer.
4th from bottom? That would essentially mean we would have to fail to qualify from the group stages coming last with probably only one win. I will guarantee right here right now and place ten whole British Pounds that England qualify. Every team has their one two or three major stars. Yes we can be a bit shaky at the back sometimes, did you see the Mexico game? Going forwards we look pretty solid. Gerrard, Lampard (I know didn't play but another major), Rooney, even Crouch can't stop scoring. Rob Green looked fairly unbeatable in goal. We always raise our game for the tournaments and usually get to at least quarters and usually go out on one of three reasons a)penalties b)perfectly good goal disallowed c)someone gets sent off or d)all of the above
Fourth from bottom
All the oppositon need to do is break Rooney's leg could say that about Messi, Torres, Drogba, et al. I'm not doing the typical English thing and saying we're gonna win it this year because no I don't think we will win it, but quaters/semis again is my reckoning, in fact I'll bet a further ten whole British Pounds right there again.
either you know nothing about football or you're Scottish
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By Jason Burt
The Daily Telegraph
1. Fabio Capello
The Italian is the best manager England have had for decades. He may not have the best players or play the best football, or even be the best coach or tactician, but he wants to win and will try and ensure that happens at all costs. He is also not afraid of anyone or anything and will change his team, his tactics or drop any player if he has to. He claims to be immune to outside pressure – be they from the opposition, the fans, the Football Association or the media. If England can’t win with Capello then who can they win with? It will be Capello’s way.
2. Squad mentality:
More than anything Capello and his coaches have worked on strengthening the belief among England’s players that they can win. Capello calls this a “winning mentality” and often stresses the importance of “the spirit of the group”. He knows that the best players, the best team doesn’t always win the World Cup. But the one with the strongest mentality and togetherness often do. And England are getting that now as they showed in qualifying.
3. Two special players:
It is very dangerous to depend on any one (or two) players. After all, what happens if they get injured? But if they stay fit those players can make all the difference when they are part of a strong, well-organised team. And England have in Wayne Rooney, in particular, and Steven Gerrard two players who are two match-winners and who have the ability to frighten any team. The danger is they may burn out as their clubs are equally dependent on them. But Capello is aware of their importance, especially Rooney, which is why he has worked hard to fit a team around him and will do all he can to ensure he is in the right shape and is provided with the right support for South Africa.
4. The weather:
It will be winter in South Africa so, for once, England won’t have to deal with stifling humidity and soaring temperatures. It means they can play a pressing game if needs be although Capello is keen to make sure that they continue to build possession rather than constantly have to steal it. It expends less energy. But, nevertheless, the weather could be key for European nations. Days will be mild, evenings cold. Bit like a UK autumn so, in other words, perfect.
5. The weakness of England’s traditional nemeses:
Argentina, Portugal and Germany are all struggling at the moment and England have suffered at the hands of all those nations in recent competitions. It may help remove a mental block. Who knows England may even win a penalty shoot-out? Furthermore the exertions of Spain and Brazil in this year’s Confederations Cup – no rest for the likes of Fernando Torres – may come back to affect them. But that may be asking for too much. However there is a sense that beyond those two nations, and remember, traditionally, the best team rarely wins the World Cup, it may be a more open field than usual. And England will become strong contenders and, vitally, believe it rather than just say it.
The Daily Telegraph
1. Fabio Capello
The Italian is the best manager England have had for decades. He may not have the best players or play the best football, or even be the best coach or tactician, but he wants to win and will try and ensure that happens at all costs. He is also not afraid of anyone or anything and will change his team, his tactics or drop any player if he has to. He claims to be immune to outside pressure – be they from the opposition, the fans, the Football Association or the media. If England can’t win with Capello then who can they win with? It will be Capello’s way.
2. Squad mentality:
More than anything Capello and his coaches have worked on strengthening the belief among England’s players that they can win. Capello calls this a “winning mentality” and often stresses the importance of “the spirit of the group”. He knows that the best players, the best team doesn’t always win the World Cup. But the one with the strongest mentality and togetherness often do. And England are getting that now as they showed in qualifying.
3. Two special players:
It is very dangerous to depend on any one (or two) players. After all, what happens if they get injured? But if they stay fit those players can make all the difference when they are part of a strong, well-organised team. And England have in Wayne Rooney, in particular, and Steven Gerrard two players who are two match-winners and who have the ability to frighten any team. The danger is they may burn out as their clubs are equally dependent on them. But Capello is aware of their importance, especially Rooney, which is why he has worked hard to fit a team around him and will do all he can to ensure he is in the right shape and is provided with the right support for South Africa.
4. The weather:
It will be winter in South Africa so, for once, England won’t have to deal with stifling humidity and soaring temperatures. It means they can play a pressing game if needs be although Capello is keen to make sure that they continue to build possession rather than constantly have to steal it. It expends less energy. But, nevertheless, the weather could be key for European nations. Days will be mild, evenings cold. Bit like a UK autumn so, in other words, perfect.
5. The weakness of England’s traditional nemeses:
Argentina, Portugal and Germany are all struggling at the moment and England have suffered at the hands of all those nations in recent competitions. It may help remove a mental block. Who knows England may even win a penalty shoot-out? Furthermore the exertions of Spain and Brazil in this year’s Confederations Cup – no rest for the likes of Fernando Torres – may come back to affect them. But that may be asking for too much. However there is a sense that beyond those two nations, and remember, traditionally, the best team rarely wins the World Cup, it may be a more open field than usual. And England will become strong contenders and, vitally, believe it rather than just say it.
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Or I'm taking the proverbial..............
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Rooney and Gerrard are both carrying/nursing injuries. For a young man Rooney is shot quite frankly. Expect nothing from him, he's not holding back, he's fooked and carrying an extra half a stone atm...*
** now gets golden boot for tourny top scorer...
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As is Torres carrying an injury for Spain, Messi had a long season with Barce, Least Rooney and the English lads have had a bit of time off time since going out the champs league.
We always do this, pin all our hopes on one player. Rooney, Beckham, Owen, Gazza. Liverpool have shown that sometimes a master tactition and good team ethos can win tournaments (look at Greece a few years back in the Euros)
I'm not worried about Rooney getting injuried, about worried about Rooney getting se***lly assaulted by JT because the WAGs aren't allowed in the hotel.
***Also a note to the Mods, would it be possible to not have UK flags but England, Scotland and Wales if one should so choose? I'd rather not be associated with those supporting Andy Murray in this years World Cup
We always do this, pin all our hopes on one player. Rooney, Beckham, Owen, Gazza. Liverpool have shown that sometimes a master tactition and good team ethos can win tournaments (look at Greece a few years back in the Euros)
I'm not worried about Rooney getting injuried, about worried about Rooney getting se***lly assaulted by JT because the WAGs aren't allowed in the hotel.
***Also a note to the Mods, would it be possible to not have UK flags but England, Scotland and Wales if one should so choose? I'd rather not be associated with those supporting Andy Murray in this years World Cup
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