I wouldn't say our defence has been the issue with England, at least from when I started watching the national team in 1990, until Rio and JT retired ironically enough.
Absolute bollocks. Loathe and abide chelski but he's the best CB we've had since Adams. Couldn't give a **** what he gets up to off the pitch to be honest, all I know is this 'baggage' caused a ridiculous media circus and forced him into international retirement leaving us with the likes of...