Home of The Champions

Friday, June 16, 2006

He was playing robbo-style football for most part of the game but Peter Crouch still managed to score a header from a cross by Beckham to give England their 1st goal against Trinidad and Tobago. Owen was not his old self and the manager did right by substituting him with a not fully matchfit Wayne Rooney - to put psychological pressure on T n T's defence.

Steven Gerrard scored a spectacular long range goal to give England their 2nd goal. Frank Lampard looked as if he needed his club manager Jose Mourihno to motivate him to play to his best. Lampard's attacking midfield role should be given to Steven Gerrard instead, as he was the most lively and motivated player on the pitch.

Likewise, David Beckham's armband should also be given to Gerrard. As a captain, Beckham did not motivate his team mates around him, resulting in England breaking the deadlock so late in the game.

Joe Cole had a bad game and had also played as if he needed Mr Moneyman Mourihno's motivation . Again, I still think that Kieran Richardson would be a better choice for England's left.

2-0 win for England against T n T.

Round of 16 awaits.

angelzone | 1:57 am | me, myself and i