First of course, I want to belatedly wish Arthur a very happy birthday. England cheered me up a little yesterday. They were not great or particularly fluent, but they were competitive and coherent. Before we get too carried away with delusions of granduer about our supposed rivalry with the Germans, we should read more articles like this one.
I had been hoping the Aussies and Kiwis would make it to the second round too. They put up a bloody good challenge this time around. The Kiwis actually finished ahead of Italy!
I think I shall watch as much as I can of the Dutch game tonight. If they get up a head of steam, they could give anyone a game.