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[thehighwayman]

I don't understand why your supporting England Leah. They only have one Utd player in the starting line up

I hope England continue to struggle then that way we'll see ore of your posts here

The media are showing a lack of respect towards the USA like Engalnd had a divine right to beat them. It's no shock it turned out to be a draw. The USA have had good results int World Cup since 1986. Their no mugs. Theres plenty good players like Howard, Dempsey and Donovan.

[aml]

I don't understand why your supporting England Leah. They only have one Utd player in the starting line up

I hope England continue to struggle then that way we'll see ore of your posts here

The media are showing a lack of respect towards the USA like Engalnd had a divine right to beat them. It's no shock it turned out to be a draw. The USA have had good results int World Cup since 1986. Their no mugs. Theres plenty good players like Howard, Dempsey and Donovan.

I think most people will always hate england because of our history but i think whats winds up most people is that they believe they have some god given right to win with all this 44 years of hurt that comes out at every world cup.They have only won it once and made it to the final once.They have been particulary bad at most finals,where this 'england expects' mantra has come out of i will never know.Sure uraguay have won it more times than england and you don't hear them harping on about it.

[westcorklad]

I agree with a lot of what you are saying but most of this hype is down to the media.Anyway they build them up to knock them down.One of the most vilified England managers was Bobby Robson whose team were very unlucky not to make the World Cup final in Italy in 1990.He was constantly harassed by the media for what were considered poor performances even after they qualified for the knockout stages of that tournament.
They have already turned against England after Greens blunder last night so God only knows what will happen if they get a poor result in their next game.

[aml]

I agree with a lot of what you are saying but most of this hype is down to the media.Anyway they build them up to knock them down.One of the most vilified England managers was Bobby Robson whose team were very unlucky not to make the World Cup final in Italy in 1990.He was constantly harassed by the media for what were considered poor performances even after they qualified for the knockout stages of that tournament.
They have already turned against England after Greens blunder last night so God only knows what will happen if they get a poor result in their next game.

Judging by the algeria-slovenia game they have not much to worry about but i do agree with you about the media hype that the english press generate at the finals.

[westcorklad]

I don't understand why your supporting England Leah. They only have one Utd player in the starting line up

I hope England continue to struggle then that way we'll see ore of your posts here

The media are showing a lack of respect towards the USA like Engalnd had a divine right to beat them. It's no shock it turned out to be a draw. The USA have had good results int World Cup since 1986. Their no mugs. Theres plenty good players like Howard, Dempsey and Donovan.

Sorry to have to point this out but the USA didnt qualify for Mexico 1986.They have played in every tournament since 1990.Their best performances were in 1994 and in 2002 when they made the knockout stages.

[benin]

Sorry to have to point this out but the USA didnt qualify for Mexico 1986.They have played in every tournament since 1990.Their best performances were in 1994 and in 2002 when they made the knockout stages.

true but the team now are 14th in the world..and are the only team in over 3 years to beat spain they deserve respect which is the point highway was making i think.

[Doozer]

England will make it through to the next stage however when they come up against a big team they may struggle a bit then. They have fantastic players but they dont seem to be able to play as a team on the big occasions and with the media prediciting them to win the Cup anything less than wins will damage their confidence and will lead to their eventual downfall

[thehighwayman]

Sorry since 1990. Like Benin said they beat Spain. And they were also leading in the confederations cup final against Brazil. Their not the small team they once were.

[T_Tronic]

I felt really bad for Rob last night, It was a "howler" of a mistake to make.
I hope England do well because their only accross the "Pond".
The media do have a big part to play in matches escpecially for England because so much is expected of the team, one mistake and a player will be eaten alive by the media (They really dont get a break).
I'm glad he did make a mistake so early because maybe this might keep him on his toes for the next few games.
Last nights match was a bit boring I think its because all the players were a bit nervous (Their first real competitive game) and the USA are not a bad side at all.
They nearly bet Brazil in the Confederations Cup Final.
International footie is a different game for England compared to premiership footie even though their is so many World Class English players in the Premiership and leagues around the world.
I think this because English players of the National team dont really get enough time to know each others style of playing, yes there is good individual players but not goood team players and thats down to the Itialian trying his best to pair them accordingly.
The longer England last in the W.C. the better they will get they just need a small bit of time.
Maybe i'm wrong, maybe I'm right, I just said i'd say it. lol..
T_T

[Derry lad]

Maybe Green went to the "Bruce Grobbelaar school of goal keeping" ???
When in Africa, do what the Africans do!!!