Yeah, that makes a lot of sense.
So we need to spend some of the F.A's money, and more importantly the premier league's, on the mental development of our players. What are the chances of that happening? Minimal, I'd guess.
I kind of understand the expectation thing, particularly in the past when we did all think we had a realistic shot at winning, but now? The only expectation is that they do their best. Get knocked out of the tournament, at whatever stage, having had a go. And it doesn't explain why they froze...
I have no faith in the F.A selecting the right man(whoever that may be) for the job.
There is clearly something wrong with the England set up. Previously we've blamed our failures and inadequate showings on several reasons, namely:
1) Players don't care enough, not enough pride.
2) They're...
I'm not sure it really matters does it? I'm bitterly disappointed by the manner of the defeat rather than the defeat itself. That was the most lacklustre and lifeless performance I can remember seeing from an England team(and there have been more than a few to choose from). Regardless of...