I've always seen us as top of the international 'second division'. Which I think is generally a reflection of our ranking. I used to see Spain as the under-achievers, but I think we are now in a league of our own. Apparently the Premiership is the most represented league at the finals, so there...
Agreed, although the team we had post 1966-1972 was certainly among the best of the time.
1966 Winners
1968 Euro semi-finals
1970 Word Cup Quarter Finals (and that 2-0 lead)
1972 Euro quarter finals
It all went a little pear shaped after that.
A few things
Firstly, if Roy wasn't English I suspect the tone of some of the debate may be different. That said, I have a lot of respect for him and, importantly, I think his players do too.
I also agree that, had we had a group which wasn't so intense, we would be looking forward to a second...
We've been changing the manager regularly over the years, and what difference has it made ?
The fact that the Premiership is the most represented league at the World Cup, and England look pedestrian, gives us all a clue.
It's not the manager, and changing again will make no difference.
We are...