England hit rock bottom.

Back home after an afternoon in Hällevik together with ”Tyskan” Peter Antoine. I enjoyed the sunny trip south, it was nice to meet Peter again and chat with the trio in TV4´s studio everything else was a nightmare. England were once again embarrassingly poor, the two officials  (referee and his assistant) who missed the fact that Lampards shoot that hit the underside of the bar was at least 30 cm over the line both need shooting and Don Fabio´s coaching was unworthy of a so called ”tactical genius”.

Not one of the England side can be satisfied with their performance today. The British ”bulldog” spirit that has always been our trade mark was gone. Weak in the tackle, slow in picking up runners and ”sloppy” passing was symbolic for one and all. Rooney hasn´t been himself all tournament. If his problem is physical or mental remains to be seen. Lampard – Gerrard never could and never should play together in midfield. Defoe needs service he didn´t get any and therefore didn´t contribute. Barry is not 100%, Upson to slow and James to old. All in all too many ”stars” not enough ”grafters”.

Capello! Tactically a defensive genius i have heard. Bollocks i say. Terry should never have been moved from left centre to right centre of defence. If Upson can´t handle the right side then pick Dawson. A man not afraid of reputations i have heard. Bull shit i say. Terry, Lampard, Gerrard, Rooney all big names all very poor but never subsituted. (Rooney after 75 mins against Algeria due to injury). Todays substitutions!!! He took off Milner who was the only player looking like finding the forwards with a dangerous pass. He put on Heskey and took off Defoe. What was he thinking there? We were 4-1 down and he puts on a forward who scores as often as a 4o year old virgin. I am definately not putting all the blame on the Italian but he must take his share.

Having said all this the Germans deserved their win and even if it had stood 2-2 at half time i am sure the second half would have had the same outcome. England have had a disastrous World Cup and changes must be made if we are to have a chance in the Euros 2012.

I wish the Germans allt the best against ”Mad” Maradona´s  Argentina. 3-1 against Mexico tonight and getting better all the time.