Should England bother turning up In Germany ?
337051
They should only go if ryanair or easyjet (no frills low cost airlines) fly there, after england loose the first 3 matches, after all if we can get beat by northern ireland... well, i think that just sums up our chances (and i don't think it was a fluke...the denmark game just shortly before that)
323592
Wembley is the place for England's team.  It's important for the team to have a single, beautiful space that the country can identify with and focus on.  By moving the team around it would seem as though they are wandering.  The team really do need a "home" around which they can continue to build the team's mystique.
404802
Neither, but since the choice is between England and  Netherlands then Netherlands is my answer
1129392
Omer - normally I would probably disagree with you when you ask a question relating to England as I know you simply do not like us, and I guess that is your free choice (blinkered that it is, and a shame  as the vast majoirty of us are very decent people).  However, on this ocassion, I agree with you that the English hooligans are not better than animals - but please remember that it is not just English people that are involved in this, and that England have been trying very hard to clean up our act in this area.  What to do with them - well with today's techonlogy it would not be too hard to impose a life travel ban on the idiots that cause trouble. As for Germany they should impose prison sentances on them, but doubt they want to waste their taxpayers money on these idiots.
650242
Dude its always correct to think England should mature up as a team. But you cant win a match without a striker can you, as Michael Owen is injured too and Rooney who is considered as having the caliber of Pele too hits the ground. Moreover there is no better replacement for Rooney in the whole country. Try thinking that way.
525280
Field an English player?
1169997
Well done, 'dri'... This is a superb question straight on point... The sooner we face the situation as it is and stop lying to ourselves, the sooner... well you know the rest... \nYou have to learn how to appreciate and understand the  English national team. In the whole wide world of football the English national team is a PUZZLE... Nobody else can beat them on this... How can a bunch of super stars when playing at club level then come together and play like clowns as the national team ?!  If you can answer that question, you might as well have the job of English manager.  Why do you think Scholari refused the position ? Because the press introduded in his personal life ? If you believe that one...   Because he values his reputation, that's why !... He knew he would never be able to make the English team world champions.  To me, the English team players are a puzzle.  Separate them, they are super  bring them together and they form the comedy group you seem to see each time they play... They lost that friendly with Denmark by 4 goals a month ago,... remember that one ?   Appreciate and enjoy England while they last in the W.Cup... for they won't last long.  For God's sake they are the super stars of Real Madrid,  of Chelsea etc etc... and then look at that embarassing display against Paraguay and today against Trin and Tobago... a country the size of...  Barnet (north London) and players of the quality of Barnet FC ?   I remain puzzled !!!
1064955
Although home-advantage doesn't always matter in a Germany/England rivalry, Germany is going to win that game and that home court advantage will help. Both received a boost with the return of Ballack and Rooney, but England have to show a lot more because they boast a complete team on paper. They supposedly have a very good goalie (who is said to be a good penalty kick stopper). I'm not convinced with the few plays he was involved in vs T&T. He didn't seem to good coming out of the goal line. Then there's the midfield, one of if not the best on paper, but they're not sharp playing off of their forwards. Then there's Beckham. I've never paid much attention to him but seeing him play I don't know how people say soooooo much about him. His right footed crosses/free kicks are probably the best in the world, but, if you ask me, that's all he has: He can't defend, he can't header, he can't kick with his left foot, so he's got a lot to prove to live up to everyone's expectation. England's frontline needs Rooney so I won't peg on them without him. The defense hasn't been tested much but they've been solid when required. So with England having a lot more to prove in my opinion, I don't think they'll quite do it against a German team who although isn't at its best form, it's always a very dangerous team in a world cup. My prediction: Germany 1, England 0.
686189
I would not say no straight away , you lot are putting all of England's chances on one man which is a mistake. You must consider that England have a forty year history of failure concerning the world cup and now it is in Germany 40 years after 1966 , so you'll see that this is a massive motivation and we have to perform well. This will push England and make stronger and more dangerous. Besides , have you seen the squad Sven has come up with? I think our chances are real good , even without Wayne but Wayne#s a strong kid and he might make  it back and just close your eyes and imagine what would happen if england won the world cup , (imagine that whether you like England or not) considering 1966
472045
Depends on which team you want to see, for many of the group games involving 2 of the lesser supported nations you may be able to get tickets.  \n\nYou may even be able to get them on the black market at a reasonable price (possibly face value) if you turn up to the game and hang around outside the ground until the last minute.  Don't worry about the fact that they have said that they will be cross checking passport ID with the name on the tickets, there is no way that this will happen.\n\nIf you want tickets for games involving England then you have no chance!
1014758
Sweden needs to win (Sweden could also tie tough) but I think the English will try to avoid Germany in the next round. Moreover, I think England will not play at 100% and with many substitutes
1070425
I really can't see them staying in Germany for much longer. I would say most of their players are all good individual players in their own rights but !!!Do not work well enough in a team. I also don't see why there is any need to have the Captain there simply so that he can take free kicks or corner kicks! He doesn't do anything else. Now i might be old fashioned but my idea is that every players should know and be trusted to do that! \n\nFinally the Wayne Rooney controversy? He reminds me more and more of Roy Keane, another drama queen i can't stand either. No matter how frustrated he gfelt being replaced by Stephen Gerard (Who saved his team a Swedish goal before scoring one himself) He shouldn't act like a prat by thunping the glass roof, throwing his shoes etc. What a bad example this is for young fans!\n\nThen ... I really don't think the manager knows what to do/not do! I'd have sacked him a lot time ago myself//\nFinally! Am i the only one thingking Beckham's blue boots look a bit ridiculous?\n\nWho should play in the Ecuador game? Well i would keep Gerard because he's done so well, bring Rooney on (Need s striker) and keep beckham on the bench because he's not playing!
1183289
because our players are more then capable, they just arent lucky! its 2006, we won in 1966, its all in the 6's! they want the win more then anything and we always get far in the compertitions, maybe its about time we go all they way! And if its a Germany n England final it will be like history repeating itself, well worth watching! best of luck england!
1008672
the Holland players yes they should...the Portugal's a little bit less ...the referee was just continuing the luck that England had today...but nothing can help them in their next match...
1018995
Well, it depends if he ends up getting into the lineup for England. Last I heard, they are still checking whether he could play or not.
1036451
Definitely not.  Germany's kinda invincible in their home turf :).
1182278
err Yep...Im married to a German aswell.\n\nSo I took her and my Dutch/German nieghbours to watch England in Köln the other day. (on the bigscreen not in the stadium...im not rich!).\n\nThe atmosphere in the centre of Köln was brilliant (pity the last goal had to fall).\n\nI really really wanted England to meet Germany in R2...but will be quite happy if Sweden knock them out :)