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JP Liz V1

A Brad Maddox Guy wrote: »

Wonder if Hodgson will be brave enough to change things for the Costa Rica game. I can see Italy getting 9 points so England could scrape through yet, but their back 4 and Gerrard have all been very poor in both games.

It's funny though, England went to this World Cup hoping to play like Liverpool but have ended up looking more like last season's United with a non existent midfield and an attack having to come deep just to get the ball.

I think Costa Rica will beat England too

DM_7

I thought England playing 4-3-3 was the obvious selection as it gave them the most options and for once strength in midfield. Example Barkley and Wilshere with Gerrard in Midfield and Sturridge, Sterling or Lallana (Swapped them depending on opposition) playing with Rooney.

But no they went with Welbeck & Henderson (bless him) forced to do all Gerrards running. Phil Jagileka who is only two years younger than Terry but with something like 50 caps less for England.

Its a shame (for them:pac:) that the good attacking was so let down by the rest.

At least they are not as **** as Ireland:p

Lithium93_

JP Liz V1 wrote: »

I think Costa Rica will beat England too

After what Costa Rica did against Uruguay, England shouldn't take them lightly
(Please Costa Rica knock England out)

Diabhal Beag

Easily the best World Cup ever. And do not bring up WC's you weren't alive to see you jokester.

Lithium93_

Of all the World Cups I've seen from U.S.A '94 through to this years World Cup, this one has sprung more surprises than all the others

CastorTroy

Well that's what little interest I had in the world cup gone with my sweepstake team out

Lithium93_

Seriously delighted that England are headed out of the World Cup

Kankan14

Japan really didn't take advantage of the extra man at all.

Bounty Hunter

We have a new one