World Cup Nonsense

[Sweder]

Mow the lawn???
I'm impressed - it's all I can do to pace about nervously feigning busy-ness.

I too have some concerns about Paraguay.
Not a sentence that one expects in this 'it's our year' year, but you have to say the South Americans have arrived in Germany for more than a sexy dance in the stands. Ecuador took full advantage of Poland's blunt attack to take the points last night and whilst I agree with Andy that they should pose no great threat to an in-form Engerland I saw enough chinks in the German armour to suggest a tough contest in Berlin on June 30th.

Over-achieving lesser-known latin side?
European middleweights light at the back/ lacking a killer finish?
Ooh-er missus

I'm not at all convinced about Owen despite his love of the big stage.
Crouch has performed moderately well against mediocre oppostition with little to play for. If England are to fulfill their potential goals will have to flow from midfield and, via set pieces, the centre backs. Rooney? As an England fan I'd love to see him play in the tournament. The erratic Joe Cole aside he is the one player we have who can rip a defensive side apart.

For all my pessimism I'll nail my colours to the mast of this gargantuan ship;
England will win this World Cup.