'slaughter'? 'whack'? 'roar'? mind your language, men. this is the beautiful game played beautifully we are talking about here - doesn't need these macho style of comments. i have never liked international football as much as the real thing (partick thistle, west ham) - don't know if it's the inevitable disappointment of scotland and england or the bellicose jingoism that so often accompanies it. hope that doesn't get into the women's game as it gains popularity. recent years watching spain or germany have been exceptions to the usually dull international scene and a treat for neutrals. i'm looking forward to seeing japan - hope they win it. we all have our reasons -usually random and irrational - for supporting teams this, i reckon, is one of the charms of football