I'll throw my observations in...
- I thought the horse had a good game when he came on and has done himself proud this tournament. Come on now, this lad has had a bagload of stick all season from fans across the Premier League (including me). Rooney badly let him down in terms of giving an outlet for Carroll to hit when the ball came down onto his hooves.
- Glen Johnson made some vital interceptions and positioned himself well for the chance. But if you play that way, you really let your covering midfielder down and I bet Milner was fucked even by 55 mins when he was took off. I still don't rate him and think Richards is a better right back, offering more balance for the right hand side.
- Rooney should have been brought off rather than Wellbeck, purely the overhyped name kept him on that pitch tonight. Shows Roy's lack of strength to go against the grain and take a risk with the media.
- Terry, although never taking his coffee black has had a good tournament as a footballer. Partnered well with Lescott impressing too, without them it would have been 3-0 tonight. Let's see if his defence in court is as good as his defensive talents for England. Horrible person.
- Ashley Young was a HUGE negative for the tournament, no impact at all. But as Hodgson does not want to risk the media who could turn against him with a poor World Cup qualifying campaign he will stay in the squad.
- Good experience for the Ox, sounds the type of professional who soaks up advice like a sponge and could become the biggest national favourite since a young Michael Owen.
- Will a 34 year old Steven Gerrard be fit enough for the rigours of another World Cup? Has done a good job as England captain and has said all of the right things, but possibly another tournament is beyond him (especially with the pressure the next couple of club seasons will place upon him, holding up Liverpool but not with a gun).
Think that's it from me.
