Chasing from the get go. Lost a fair sum of money on England today.
Some observations: 1. The best team won 2. The ball crossed the line. Had England equalized may be the outcome would be different. May be. 3. Germans controlled the midfield. Gerrard was invisible with the exception of his one shot that forced a great save from the German goalie late in the game. The rest of the England midfield was not much better. 4. The England defense could not cope with the pace and skill of the Germans. 5. When you are in need of goals and your substitution is Heskey than you are grasping are straws. 6. Rooney is the best English player and injury withstanding he pales in comparison to the brilliance of a young Ozil.
Bottom line: Beckenbauer was right. England regressed under Capello and are simply not good enough at this level.
Good luck this evening. I have a feeling this will be a loooong night for me.
jas, look how this guy responded to my WC post (I'm sure tongue-in-cheek)
davel Joined: 23 Dec 01 Replies: 1 28 Jun 10 00:57 I make them abot 7s , maybe 8
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jas, look how this guy responded to my WC post (I'm sure tongue-in-cheek)davel Joined: 23 Dec 01Replies: 1 28 Jun 10 00:57 I make them abot 7s , maybe 8PMSL