12 from 12 for Fabio’s boys
1. Wayne Rooney is Samson in reverse. His England goal drought is well and truly over. Keep that head bald and keep the goals coming, Wazza.
2. Steven Gerrard’s international career is not over. That talk was brought on by a distinct lack of football news this week, methinks. He wasn’t even dropped and he produced his best England performance for years, arguably since Munich (oops, I said the M word).
3. It is all very well to boo Ashley Cole when he makes the odd mistake (as we all do), but the fact that it would have been easier to cheer Wayne Bridge when he did something right should put things into perspective for the boo-boys. Read more »
A fantastic dummy run to lose his man, a superb pass by Steven Gerrard (yes, he of no England future), quick feet by Rooney and a wonderful finish. Colleen, give that head the once over before every England game, please.
The best (successful) move by and England side in years.
I can see right up your shorts!
Finland came up with an interesting way of distracting Azerbaijan goalkeeper Kamran Aghayev during their World Cup qualifier, and it seemed to work. Here is how to try the tactics out with your team:
1) Take one Daniel Sjolund.
2) Open his legs and leave him lying on the ground within easy viewing of the opposition goalkeeper.
3) Sit and wait for the goalkeeper to take the, erm, bait.
