I hope England don't win the World cup ...

[Coalman]

Maybe more like the US system where players are scouted before or during college?

This would require the 'footballers' to be able to get into college - this requires the ability to read and write.

[gingerjedi]

Bollux, seeing as some African teams seem to have more technical, if not organisational, skill then some European nations.

So why have they messed around with the ball? You can't deny that it's harder to control.

[sasguru]

So why have they messed around with the ball? You can't deny that it's harder to control.

I don't know, maybe you're right. But if they have messed with the ball to nullify skill levels, that should be to England's benefit given the the ENglish players are NOT very technically proficient.

[minestrone]

Not totally correct.

Scotland are still crap at football.

And may I be the first to congratulate your country on entry to the club.

[gingerjedi]

I don't know, maybe you're right. But if they have messed with the ball to nullify skill levels, that should be to England's benefit given the the ENglish players are NOT very technically proficient.

You're just talking bollocks now.

[Churchill]

Some attempt at highbrow nationalistic bollocks...

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the full name of the country. Scotland is a kingdom within the United Kingdom.

So in the immortal words of Tom Jones, f**k you pussycat!

[sasguru]

You're just talking bollocks now.

Why? Are you saying England are technically proficient? Can you point to the evidence of this in terms of England possession, pass rates etc.

[gingerjedi]

Why? Are you saying England are technically proficient? Can you point to the evidence of this in terms of England possession, pass rates etc.

No, I wouldn't know where to look.

Are you honestly saying that players like Gerrard, Rooney, Lampard and Joe Cole aren't technically proficient?

Their club records and price tags would suggest they are.

[minestrone]

You're just talking bollocks now.

I said a couple of weeks ago you have 4 very good players, the rest are very average.

Ledley King? Carragher? come on.

[Gibbon]

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the full name of the country. Scotland is a kingdom within the United Kingdom.

So in the immortal words of Tom Jones, f**k you pussycat!

Scotland is no longer a kingdom, it is part of the United Kingdom.