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Not great. From needing to not put a foot wrong to going with the wrong foot.

Someone once told me I was absent-minded, but I can't remember who it was.

I'm not lovin' it.

His position as national manager means he hasn't been directly impacted by the changes in top flight domestic football. Our riches in attacking midfield continue to be wasted by a manager who prefers not losing than trying to win. Inspirational masterpieces are rarely created by conventional...

Despite his poor performance tonight, I think Dunk will start against Belgium simply because this is how Southgate runs things with sharing playing time among the squad. Having played the final quarter tonight, I think he'll certainly play at least a half if not three quarters on Tuesday. How...

Give him a start and it might well be different. Would've made sense to bring him on at HT rather than halfway through the 2nd half. Maguire dodged a bullet in the first half with that backpass. We should've been behind before Dunk entered the field of play.

True. But Maguire still looked terrible in that one as well. I know which one of them I'd take if it was a straight choice...which it's not likely to be as Maguire's place is guaranteed already. If Dunk starts against Belgium and puts in a solid performance, all will be right with the world...

Despite that error, I reckon he's got enough in the bank from previous games to keep his place in the squad. Hope he starts against Belgium and puts it right.

Maguire exuding confidence under pressure again...

One hopes that they'll be afforded some privacy over the Easter holidays, especially for the children. Republican, royalist or somewhere in the middle, we should wish any mother of young children good health and a quick recovery.

That's a wonderful thing to hold on to in the weeks ahead. All the ups and downs, he saw football life in its rich tapestry. Despite all its issues, football's still a beautiful game at heart. And loving our Albion is a common thread throughout life. My condolences to you and the family at...

Poor reading of the game. And so slow in the turn. In WC22, he was beaten to the ball for the headed winning goal in the 6 yard box by a 36 year old Giroud. Vastly overpriced domestically and with 62 England caps, conclusive proof of Southgate's misplaced loyalty. Yes, he's played better...

New album All Now out today. Gorgeous.

Despite the fact he's never gonna run around, he's still a better selection than Jordan Henderson.

If it's any consolation, the people that should be repenting here are probably the ones who put the message up in the first place. :)

Agnostics might think they're a bit too sure of themselves. ;)

Quite right. Regardless of belief, that's just a baad idea. June 10 v 9-10: "Don't try to pull the wool over anyone's eyes."

"What does it feel like to be a successful captain?" "I'll let you know, Harry."

Having lived in the Middle East for 16 years, wishing someone Ramadan Kareem isn't really that different from Merry Christmas or greeting a Jew with Happy Hanukkah. (Other non-monotheistic religious options and none are available.) I always viewed it as just a polite greeting for those who you...

Scottish baggy. "Got any Candy Flip?" (NME)