A draw is not bad news for England

OK so the result wasn’t what our over expecting fans and press wanted but a draw is not bad in your opening game and it if Green had kept an eye on the ball it would all be different.


I was predicting a 1-1 draw but I got swept up in the patriotic fever and went for a 2-1, luckily though my accumulator of South Africa, draw, France, Draw, South Korea and Argentina to win came in. A much better start to my World Cup than poor Rob Green.

England started well yesterday but were knocked out their stride by Dempsey’s goal. It was a lot more of a positive performance than in 2006. Two things concern me about England. Firstly their tactic and reliance on the long diagonal ball to Heskey and his ability to knock it down somewhere near Rooney or Gerrard. But my biggest concern for England will be Ledley King coming off. A certain back pairing of Terry and Carragher might be grit and determination personified but they are both lacking in pace and as shown yesterday Carragher is always likely to get booked at a World Cup and runs a real risk of getting sent off. Capello has a lot to think about in key positions, in goal and centre half.

So Fabio if you are reading this, I’ve got me boots out!

I was excited about this World Cup and Englands chances and I still am. South Africa is proving one of the best atmospheres ever in a World Cup and love them or hate them, the vevezulas are giving a truly African feel to the tournament and a lively atmosphere even in the undersold South Korea v Greece. The football has been lively and quick and there have been goals. Bring on todays games!!!!!!

Seen as my first accumulator came in and I like to share the wealth, here, just for you is what I’m betting on today

Slovenia v Algeria – Draw

Serbia v Ghana – Ghana

Germany v Australia – Germany

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