So yesterday I highlighted the fact that England's most successful World Cup since winning it in 1966 started with 2 draws; I thought we might need some inspiration for Wednesday, so here are a few clips from that World Cup campaign... in the superstitious hope that in some way I'm contributing to a turn-around in England's form and fortune!
The campaign started against Republic of Ireland with an early goal for England, that was followed by a mistake (although less obvious than Rob Green's!) that led to the equaliser - finished 1-1, sound familiar?
After a 0-0 draw in their second game (admittedly against a decent side, the Netherlands, rather than Algeria!) they had to win their third game, against Egypt to progress...
Then into the last 16, and a nailbiter against Belgium... who remembers this?
So, there is hope...and maybe England can follow the same path...and improve (they can't get worse!) as the competition progresses. And maybe, just maybe, Wayne Rooney will emerge as Paul Gascoigne did in 1990...
Don't get your hopes up...as they say in this part of the world, it's a "Hail Mary!"
Clutching at straws; yeah right. Honey, you gotta a death grip. I'm hoping really hard for both our teams but think we both are gonna have to the watch the rest of the games rooting for our "third choice.
ReplyDeleteGrowing up in England, you have to hold on to any possible hope for as long as possible!
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