England really can't win, even if they win 5-1 against Borat's beloved Kazahstan. After a first half display reminiscent of the McClaren era, the introduction of Shaun Wright-Phillips and a reshuffling of the midfield found the Three Lions coming to life. However, even with blasting the visitor's for 5, the crowd could not resist booing Chelsea man Ashley Cole who's flub cost his side the clean sheet.
An honour usually bestowed upon another Chelsea man, Frank Lampard, the boo boys of the English support seem to always find their way into the headlines. Post game write-ups and commentary was less about the football, Rooney's hair, or Heskey's inability to finish (Emile over Defoe? It took Jermaine two minutes to get on the scoresheet!), and more about the boos that reigned down over Cole after his flub.
Now with stand-in captain Rio Ferdinand calling the crowed boos 'immature' and the FA labeling the booers 'crazy,' the problem seems to affect a wide range of individuals. If England can't get respect for winning 5-1, then what can they get respect for? Perhaps only a trophy will do, but they have to qualify first.
1 Response to Three Lions: England Wins, But Really Loses
Do the British media and some "fans" have a death wish for England?
Nothing less than winning EVERY match played will placate the blood lust for the England coach (whoever is in charge at any time) and the players it appears... And then each game must be won "in style"..?
It has looked for a very long time that "only a trophy will do" and England get the results we deserve after the media (and some fans) do their utmost to destroy confidence and undermine moralle at every opportunity...?
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