Can England finally get of Bechkam and play like a team? and Maybe even win this thing?
373086
Heck no, Beckham is without a shadow of a doubt, the most overrated player in football history. He has no major titles, has never been chosen as the best of the world in his position, has no world cup under his belt, never won anything for his country, and mostly, can't produce a thing under pressure (read WC 2002 against Brazil, Euro 2004 against Portugal, WC 98 against Argentina, etc).\nEngland is an overrated team, living in a past 40 years ago, when the tournament was played at home and they managed to lift the Cup. Outside Europe, England is mocked by the way they play, and by the fragility of their squad, their inept manager and their hot headed players. I am positive, there's no chance of England lifting the world cup, while Erickson is their manager, he has absolutely, no tactical clues.
1134417
Perhaps, but it definitely won't be easy. So far Ronaldo and Ronaldinho have barely shown up, and have only recently begun to fire up. It doesn't mean it will last, esp. with France also heating up and England potentially in Brazil's path...Brazil may win, but it will be an ugly fight to the trophy.
392134
It's possible as it's almost always possible for a team to win in a cup competition.  They're in the wonderfully named "group of death" along with Argentina, the Ivory Coast, and Serbia and Montenegro. I think they'll definitely win against S&M, however the other two will be tougher matches.  However the IC is also a young team and I think that the more experience might favor holland(IC lost the ACN on penalties).  If Holland can make it out of the group stages I think they have a definite chance of winning.  That isn't to say that their squad is say, better than brazil's, however they might not even have to play brazil to still win the cup so I'd say it's definitely possible, but the biggest task will be coming out ahead in their group.
1019407
England will win it all-Bend it like Beckham!
1170437
They have a nice team, but they got completely outclassed by Germany. England could do the same.
987743
If rooney is 100% fit, lampard continues with his form, john terry awesome defending, crouch capitalizes on his chances, gerrard commanding the midfield, becks with his free kicks...\n\nnot sure what your question is, but that's my assessment of england....
174585
well... lets jus see who england have to play... i mean if we didnt have to play Brazil last year.... then we.... might have won.... but our team is better Erickson is doing well with us... so i say we will do it for sure
1099707
No, England always finds a way to screw up in the second round no matter the talent of their squad...my bracket has them playing against Germany...which is another dash against England advancing...since Germany would be playing with a mighty large home field advantage...
1169907
hey i missed the match too but england won 1-0 and david becham shot a free kick from almost the half line and centered to one of his players inside of the box and one of paruguays players tried to header it out but instead made headed it into their own goal
1102546
We have a great squad this year, we have great chances of winning. Screw what John Motson says, Brazil vs Italy in finals? Yeah right. C'mon England! Beat the legs out of Brazil and all the other world class teams!
1014082
Its a scorching day, and It was the first game. I dunno about you lot, but I wouldnt be much good running In this heat, after all I`m human like the English players. Theres been so much on the news, In the papers, building England up, all the media hype...you ever heard of the saying " trying to hard to please"? The whole world Is watching, everything they do, or dont do, they know they get slagged off for. I agree, England were`nt all that today, but...3 points Is what matters, As for swapping teams after 1 game, 1, where Is your loyalty? 2, Dont go by the first game. 3,Brazil have`nt even played yet, and If they do and lose to an underdog team, you gonna revert back to England again when It suits you?. I dont think your being a good role model for your son, Its as If to say " England are losing, sinking, lets jump ship" Nonsence....You watch our next few matches....If England get further than you expected or If England win....I hope you tell your son, "Daddy Is a plonker"!!!
324356
i'm a fan of England too and i think the team is the best we've ever had, so it's our best chance to win.be hopeful!!
602314
Probably but England is England!!!!
1133622
I think they can because of the premiership experience they have in Dwight Yorke and Shaka HIslop. They know how most (or all) of the English players play, this will definatley proove to be an advantage. Plus, if they Soca Warriors can hold Freddie Ljungberg, Henrik Larrson and Zlatan Ibrohimavich (sorry about the spelling) at bay with 10 men, imagine what they can do against England. I'm not saying Sweden are better than England, I just think Trinidad and Tobago have alot of potential. If this game is going to go the way I think it will, it  will be a beauty to watch.
1054422
NO YOU AREN'T!!! GO SWEEDEN!!! THEY WILL WIN IT ALL!!! They have a great team, and if they can get past England, they will definetly have a chance.\n\nGO SWEEDEN
1034402
England can win the WC. But they fail to fire-up quickly. Unlike the Germany V$ Costa Rica, where Germany went all guns after their opponents, the England V$ Paraguay game was boring. England got one goal, that to all thanks to Carlos of Paraguay.\n\nI don't think it is quite the start that England wanted. But nevertheless they won!
1118932
Not yet because England have win, just wait til England lose and are knocked out of the World Cup then see a riot.