I'm not realy a footie fan but enjoy the big events like this so did get to see more than usual. Most games I saw were indeed very poor. I think Germany and Portugal on Saturday was an exception - I think even Ronaldo realised his diving tactics were not working:-) Saw a couple in the groups that were good. None of the knock outs were exceptional at all.

I think the elements of the England team were all there - with some very good players amongst them so I think Alanabit may be right. But it was potential that they had and at the end of the day I don't think that they were good enough as a team. I dunno what is needed but from a non-footballing Gnomes point of view management and practice semed to be lacking. Perhaps a officionado (No - he doesn't play for Portugal!) can tell us?

Cheers

DtG