[madsteve]

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

[Imre varadi]

do i predict ??? i wasnt even aware we was on another thread ? anyway 1-1 wankcott and 90 mins with 300yellow cards and 12 red ones !!

[consilio]

World rankings are ridiculous. We would beat Wales in 9 out of 10 games.

[St Charles Owl]

I'm new to this (although I've been amused by the antics on this and the old sites for years), but I'll give it a go.

I reckon England will do the usual and look really ineffective for most of the game against a Swiss side that still has something to play for.

Probably finish 1 - 1.

Late penalty from Rooney.

There, done it. Probably a load of old nonsense though!

Welcome to the site Jacko, I will need to approve one more post from you and then you will be good to go.  If you can please enable your Private Messages.

[Thurnscoe_OWL]

I'm new to this (although I've been amused by the antics on this and the old sites for years), but I'll give it a go.

I reckon England will do the usual and look really ineffective for most of the game against a Swiss side that still has something to play for.

Probably finish 1 - 1.

Late penalty from Rooney.

There, done it. Probably a load of old nonsense though!

Well, I do try

[Jacko The Flopsy Piglet]

SCO. Not sure how I change any of my settings. I seem to be able view them but not sure how I change anything. Like I said this is the first time I've ever joined something like this.

[Thurnscoe_OWL]

SCO. Not sure how I change any of my settings. I seem to be able view them but not sure how I change anything. Like I said this is the first time I've ever joined something like this.

user CP> Your Profile> edit options> tick "receive private messages from other users"

[Maddix]

Scotland don't you just love 'em

"And we'll really shake them up when we win the World Cup ..........."

[Thurnscoe_OWL]

wont be watching tnight as I'll be at work. Talk amongst yourselves

[Owlkev71]

3-1 Rooney

224 mins