England suck.

They do. Really, I mean come on...Held to a draw by the USA and outplayed by Algeria? I actually thought I had fallen asleep on the sofa and was having a terrible nightmare. Germany, Brazil, and Argentina must be quaking in their boots laughing their socks off. How much are these people paid again?

They need some ninja in their tactics.

A few feet stamped on, and elbow here and there, a bit of misdirection...no wait, that sounds like and England France match. Maybe that's what they need - a bit of Agincourt spirit. Since when do England give up? Are they men or lions? The three lions on that shirt are not there for nothing....

...Got carried away there for a moment in a tidal wave of xenophobic nationalist disappointment. Let's get some perspective though. England (despite 1966) is NOT the greatest footballing nation on earth. The Premier league is no longer the best football league in the world, most of the worlds best players are now gravitating towards Spain and Italy again. Our lads have spirit but no real skill, and lets face it a final between England and ...anyone would be great for England fans, but not really for anyone else. 

Lets just chill out, relax, enjoy the roller coaster and see how far it takes us this time.

I will be chewing my fingers to the bone on Wednesday 23rd though.