[Statesideowl]

That's a fair point MS. You could be right about having Strridge and Barkley back, but woy will play them too negatively, a he does the entire team. I was hoping to try and enjoy playing the underdogs but it is true that the lesser teams have closed the gap over the years, either that or our over paid players have become complacent and apathetic. I think it's a little of both sadly.

I don't believe I will ever see a tournament winning English side in my lifetime, for reasons both professional & political. If we can get past the 'yes men' and the stars that Nike & Adidas want to see on the pitch wearing their products, there may be a semblance of a chance... not until then.

I haven't forgotten what transpired at the world cup like many have either!