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It's a shame. I didn't think they played badly really, they're just...not good enough. 

jamesg1213

 
It's a shame. I didn't think they played badly really, they're just...not good enough. 

I was listening to Alan Shearer on 5Live yesterday afternoon mate, and I reckon he made a valid point about this. To paraphrase him, he said something along the lines of "I don't think our poor performances are simply down to the talent of the England team - and I believe the England supporters have every right to ask why the same players that turn in high quality performances week in week out for their club teams don't play the same way for England".
 
The club -v- country question has always been around I guess, but other countries seem to be able to manage it.
 

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jamesg1213

 
It's a shame. I didn't think they played badly really, they're just...not good enough. 

That's what Straummy sez about my CHB bazzzzzz tracks.

I don't recall ever being that polite

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On ESPN over here they showed England and Uruguay as the anthems for each were being played.  The Uruguay players were emotional and really felt proud then they showed the England team and the commentator said "They look like school boys whipped into singing the opponent's fight song."
 
That just about summed up how they played too...
 
Now all they have to look forward to is playing the (surprisingly) strongest team in their group on the 24th!
 
(P.S., With Germany drawing with Ghana today, the U.S. has a great opportunity to lead the group!  Wow...)