07-09-2015, 17:14
(07-09-2015, 16:20)Statesideowl Wrote: Agreed, it's nice to see a different approach, but it is still the same old management. Hodgson didn't start his Job this way, he didn't come in and say " Right enough of this old boys club bollox, we're blooding youngsters, and this will be the future"
Seems to me like the change began from public and media outcry, that the same old boring England had indeed become more than tiresome. I feel people give Hodgson and the FA far more credit than they deserve. Of course that's just my opinion. The catalyst for change was not Grandma Hodgson, as always, it's in the people.
One thing is undeniable, with hungry youngsters we can only improve so that is great to see. I think we can make the Quarters, we should make the quarters as there aren't many other teams whom have the strength.
Having said that though, we all know any team can beat any other at that stage.
I'm just looking forward and hoping for some good football to watch. It always ends up that watching Spain V Germany for example will be a much better game to watch than any England game.
Yes cynical yet sadly steeped in truth. Don't forget Woy has England down to the lowest rankings in 20 years. I know some don't care about that. but it's just another statistic!
We are currently ranked 10th although we were 20th in 2014.
We have been lower though.
22nd in 1995
27th in 1996
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