I woke up pretty late after partying with the lads. We were euphoric at the England win. Rooney gave us a huge lift. Seemingly, the euphoria has evaporated. The news is all about how England really have to play much better to get past the round of 16. Seeing how the Argentinians played has soured our mood somewhat too. The big debate is whether to keep Crouch in or get Rooney to open with Owen.
Crouch has reduced the Enlgand game to a long ball one. Becks is just trying to find Crouch’s head all the time. With the controversy surrounding the Crouch goal, England cannot depend on dreadlocks to get past the next stage.
I have never had much faith in Sven. He is a dispassionate coach and extremely cautious. I think if England has to improve its attack, then Sven will just have to be bold and get Theo Walcott off the bench. His speed will give the opposing defences something to think about. Klinsi’s introducing David Odonkor, a player who has never seen international experience paid off and led to the Neuville goal.
Now I know why Crouch did not do his robot. I think it was rubbish.