Who says the Germans have no sense of humour?

[Two Professors]

I don't think HT,NSC's answer to Lord Haw-Haw,realises that Owen,Gerrard,and Heskey are already on the team sheet.5-1 to the Engerrlund etc

 

[Easy 10]

So who defines our 'full potential' then?

It seems to be the in thing to talk down the national side pre-tournament (useless no hopers etc etc) then continue to slate them afterwards as well.

To then say that they're not hitting the full potential is a bit odd, almost implying that the team that've been called awful for a few months were actually expected to do better. In those instances, I don't see how they can win if I'm honest.

Even if we lifted the cup I'm sure someone would find a way to call us lucky.

I can't help but be downbeat about England's chances, because frankly, its all I've ever known my entire life as a fan. Sometimes we put in a reasonable or decent performance on our way out (86, 90, 96, 98), but more often than not, we completely STINK the whole place out (choose pretty much any other year other than the ones I've listed). Either way, it always ends in crushing disappointment and often outright embarrassment.

This current team isn't awful. It has some potential, I've certainly seen a lot worse. But I'm almost certain they WILL disappoint us this summer, because its just what England teams do. If we play well and make the Final, but get beat, then I think I'd be ok with that. Or even an EPIC semi-final where we go down fighting would be ok, at least we'd have gone deep into the tournament.

But my gut feeling is that when the pressure is on, our players will once again underperform, and then all the "tiredness" excuses will be trotted out. Same old same old. But I'd LOVE to be wrong this time, I truly would.

 

[Norman Potting]

I recall that the Goons' (Wiki them youngsters) response to the original question was "just about everyone".

 

[Sheebo]

England are contenders for Euro 2016 crown, says Germany’s Joachim Löw

He's a joker isn't he?

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/mar/22/england-contenders-euro-2016-germany-joachim-low

Hope the plastic Kraut enjoyed last night after this post in the week

 

[Soulman]

Hope the plastic Kraut enjoyed last night after this post in the week

He had them 7 goals ahead leading up to the game.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

and who thought it was a good idea to advertise "World of tanks" at a Germany game, Panzers up and down the wing, stirring the blood.........

 

[melias shoes]

and who thought it was a good idea to advertise "World of tanks" at a Germany game, Panzers up and down the wing, stirring the blood.........

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[portslade seagull]

The missus is half German but this is my only family connection. But, I admire the way the Germans play and really admired how they set about creating the system which produced the winning team two years back. I don't support them as such. As for England I can't be arsed with them any more, I really dislike most of the cock-sure players and their sense of entitlement. If a new crop come along who are not a bunch of over-paid bell-ends my thoughts might change. Until then I'll remain a Brighton supporter and nothing else. The last England game is saw was against Azerbaijan away.

Agree with your sentiments about the overpaid cocksure player's. To have any chance they need to be shipped out and younger players with hunger and pride to play for their country crafted in

 

[Javeaseagull]

In answer to the OP presumably it was a German who decided to broadcast “Always look on the bright side of life” after the game!

 

[Captain Sensible]

I thought Lothar Matthäus was quite a funny bloke.

 

[Seagull58]

By playing to our full potential, but losing to the better team. Not hanging on for dear life and then (at best) flidding up on the pens, as is our speciality.



Watch any one of our penalty shootout exits, and you will be besieged by chokers. From Waddle to Pearce to Batty to Lampard to Gerrard. Choke choke choke choke choke, then hometime. OBVIOUSLY other teams are also sent home this way too, but no other nation have made it into the artform England have over the years, to the extent that it is now passed down from different generations of players in the form of a gigantic mental block.

And I'm sorry, but Argentina 86 were average. The best team doesn't *always* win the World Cup. They played against us, Uruguay and Belgium in the knockouts to reach the Final (having qualified from a straightforward group where they only had to finish above Bulgaria and South Korea). I think France or Brazil would have wiped the floor with them in the knockouts, but they avoided them and progressed accordingly.

Are you telling me Greece were the best team in Europe in 2004 ?

You omitted Southgate.

 

[Wellesley]

Hope the plastic Kraut enjoyed last night after this post in the week

I don't hate the Germans, but I do hate a traitor.

 

[Triggaaar]

I thought Lothar Matthäus was quite a funny bloke.

He wasn't bad a footy either.

 

[AmexRuislip]

England are contenders for Euro 2016 crown, says Germany’s Joachim Löw

He's a joker isn't he?

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/mar/22/england-contenders-euro-2016-germany-joachim-low

Is it true that the word 'Stoppemfloppem' is German for bra?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Guten Morgen everyone. I've just surfaced but I'll think I'll go back under the duvet Späters.

 

[Phat Baz 68]

The best England performance since Euro 96 England V Holland

 

[Hampster Gull]

Guten Morgen everyone. I've just surfaced but I'll think I'll go back under the duvet Späters.

Wrap up with the half and half scarf, albion and germany

 

[DavidinSouthampton]

Is it true that the word 'Stoppemfloppem' is German for bra?

Bustenhalter

 

[JC Footy Genius]

Norkengrippen

 

[Easy 10]

You omitted Southgate.

Well, so should Venables.