We have certainly seen worse starts from an England team. The 1982 World Cup, which made Gary Lineker famous, began disastrously with defeat against Portugal and a dismal 1-1 draw against Iran, I believe. Italy played three awful draws in 1982 and then won it! The Brazilians of 1982 looked like sweeping all before them, with Zico, Socrates and Oscar all in their pomp. They went the way of many favourites.
At the moment Germany, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil are all looking good. I agree with Wolfgang that the German defence may be vulnerable to technically superior sides, who pass the ball too quickly for them. However, I am glad Joachim Löw has stuck to his guns and played Podolski and Klose together. They were both second choices for their club sides this season and they scored five goals between them. However, I do not believe Germany has a better striking pair at the moment and they certainly looked up to the job on Sunday. I think Germany will easily beat England in the second round (if England make it) but that their quarter final opponents may know too much for them.