Fans need to reset their expectations. there will be the same disappointment and the following outpouring of regret and consternation in 2, 4, 6 and 8 years time as the team gets shown up because of its lack of skills and propensity to give the ball away or go backwards.
England has more in common with Hungary and Uruguay than Spain, France, Italy and Germany.
They (HU & UG) have an illustrious world cup history but will never win a world cup again, perhaps they should be asked how they manage their disappointment and expectations.
In terms of individual players, England are clearly as good as those other nations.
Eg. England have the current players of the season in the English and Spanish leagues and the top scorer in the Bundesliga.
Fans need to reset their expectations. there will be the same disappointment and the following outpouring of regret and consternation in 2, 4, 6 and 8 years time as the team gets shown up because of its lack of skills and propensity to give the ball away or go backwards.
England has more in common with Hungary and Uruguay than Spain, France, Italy and Germany.
They (HU & UG) have an illustrious world cup history but will never win a world cup again, perhaps they should be asked how they manage their disappointment and expectations.