I agree with that.
I can understand an element of wanting to see the likes of JT brought down a peg or two. That never over-powered my desire to see England do well, but I could understand it. The squad now, only really has Cole (for me, he has genuine competion from Baines these days) and...
Get yourself in the pub for the game mate. You won't even HEAR the commentary, it could be the sound track of Peter Andre and Jordan getting jiggy for all you'll hear.
Eh? What time do you go to bed?
If you have a big Friday night planned, just build it around the game. Start in a pub that's showing it, then go on somewhere to celebrate / commisserate, convincing yourself that we can either "do something next summer" or "perhaps still qualify" depending on...
Exactly, and that is the sort of explanation I feel I have to give to my wife, who only watches football when England are in the Finals, but takes no notice of the quallies.
"We love those nights don't we?! All in a pub, or crowded round the telly at home. Beers, pizzas, screaming, shouting...
I'm completely with you on that, I just don't get it when English football fans don't get excited by England.
"Oh, but the disappointment."
"Always under-achieve."
"They're cack"
Etc etc etc.
Hang on, I kind of expect that from ManUre fans (from outside Manchester), who have picked their...