Summary
THE word within the England camp is that the players are irked by the criticism they are receiving. What is the problem, they ask? We have won two games, not conceded a goal and are in the last 16.
We may not yet be on fire, they argue, but if Brazil beat limited opposition by only 1-0 it is assumed they are playing within themselves. Why not us?See the full content of this document
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Eriksson Must Halt This Slide Back to the Dark Ages
And what about 1966, when England had fewer points at the same stage? Or Sir Bobby Robson's semi-finalists of 1990? They were similarly beset by early criticism after labouring against the Republic of Ireland before the tournament opened up for them.
As Eriksson himself said yesterday: 'It is the beginning of the tournament and we're through. I'm not worried.' There, that is the case...See the full content of this document
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