Please never think that the UK Press reflects any view, widely held by the rest of the population.

Nor that those co-called 'fans', seen throwing chairs, getting drunk and falling over, are representive of anything other than their own stupidity.

Most of us just like watching good football being played by the best players, what ever their nationality.

However it is nice to see world-class, home-grown players like Beckham and Owen, who are skilled and have a refreshingly professional (for English players) approach to their sport.

Due in part, I think to the influence of the many overseas professionals, who have had a great part to play in this. Add this to a manager, who shows the same good example and I think we now do have an England team that could do very well and be proud of.

No matter how many we lose by on Wednesday....