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Mighty England crush Paraguay
World Cup in the bag
by Janus Motsonius
The England football juggernaut thundered to a stunning victory on Saturday, in the process crushing a hapless Paraguay who could do nothing but stand and stare in wae and wonder at Sven's merciless sporting elite.

The 1-0 scoreline courtesy of a virtuoso sixth-minute header by Carlos Gamarra left few in any doubt of the World Cup's final outcome. "I'm going home now," admitted one shaken Brazil fan, his maracas hanging silently at his side. "I can't honestly see us finding a way through a team of such international class."

His sentiments were echoed by a visibly-shocked Argentinian. "Eriksson's plan was simply brilliant," he gasped. "Let the opposition score for you, then pull everyone back behind the half-way line for 80 minutes. Genius."

Football pundits were mostly united in similar praise for England's masterplan. "The way we totally dominated the match by knocking the ball around the midfield and then passing it back to the goalkeeper if things got a bit hairy was the best single team performance I've ever seen," one admitted.

Another, however, advised caution. "We need a back-up plan in the unlikely event that another team gets lucky. Obviously, there's no point taking the ball and attacking the opposition defence head-on: nobody ever scores by dribbling his way into the box and slamming the ball in the net. I'd suggest we rely entirely on David Beckham's ability to put the ball into the air where, in the confusion, someone's head might make advantageous contact. It's always worked in the past."

In Dortmund, meanwhile, plucky Sweden were celebrating a historic 0-0 draw against much-fancied Trinidad and Tobago. "It's brilliant, this is what footballing dreams are all about," said a tearful Freddie Ljungberg.

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I do hope that Baros plays so he can show everyone what a donkey he is, villa won't move this year maybe next when he is worth twice as much after becoming golden boot. I feel sorry for you dazzlers, that is money well lost.

New to this thread took a gamble on T&T to stuff england my local highstreet bookie was offering 20.1 ,england win easy i say but if the lose quids in.

first teams to qualify so far.

I'm not keen on her bos , and which team is the one at the bottom.

HT 0/0

Come on t & t.

Not keen on her?.... T & T are pretty lucky that England are such an un inventive boring side without the Roon. MY THEORY - Stevie G Frankie and Becksi Central with Lennon and Ashley wing Backs, ferdi and terry center backs with roon and JC upfront. We would beat anyone.

Its in the bag for a big upset.

England are so full of themselves they talk a good game,

but play like a pub team..

carragher up front well potts i like your style

I see the pool reds come to englands rescue



again.

Ecuador 3 nil. Told you im not joking. They are going all the way.

Bloody hell! I thought T & T were going to do the business tonight, it's not over for them yet: I really want them to win the World Cup, ever since Wales did their usual I have rooted for T & T, Lawrence plays for my local team, hell, Lawrence IS my local team (Wrexham) so T & T just HAVE to win. Who's Rooney by the way?
kim

next team to qualify

england didn't win 6-0 so the papers are having a right good moan and groan. one day these idiots will wake up and realise that an organised team playing 11 men back behind the ball is extremely difficult to break down and requires patience more than skill. england showed patience and also an ability to change tactics and up the pace; something they have been accused of not being able to do in the past. i have to say that things are looking pretty good for england at the moment. it will be interesting to see how they perform when they play with the big boys.

Bosley, the papers would still have a go if England HAD won 6-0! Sven should stick that young lady just to the right (or left) behind the England goal.
kim

Hi all
two games in and two poor wins but wins they are. We may have qualified for the K/O stages but based the the last two performances for how long.
Im very pround of my country and long to see the team parade around london with the world cup hoisted above the double decker.
Will my dreams be shot down in flames or will we witness one of the best sporting moments in britsh history.

Probably unless the mighty Ecuador can stop us.

Don't know what you are all getting so worked up about.
When all is said and done the world cup is just a kind of second rate warm up act for the real show, which is Leeds Utd's charge on the Championship.

;-)
Alan

Good one Al, Ecuador really, well i suppose someones got to have faith. England done enough last night to ensure were in the main event. As for the lady above well Kims got the right idea!!

Easy win for argentina today,better be !!