Hodgson - I dont know why I'm here; smint?

[Alex]

Looks like it was average 9 in Bobby Charltons day, and about 11 now (Non WC years)

[Rich]

Definitely a load of new smaller nations though, and the Euro tournament has dramatically increased in size and scope over the years...

[Alex]

I guess since the breakup of the Soviet Union as pointed out earlier that there are more smaller/newer nations in Europe.

This is a nice list of all England games for reference. http://www.myfootballfacts.com/Engla...1872-2009.html

[ChesterDave]

Started well but faltered in the second half. 6/10

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/33024364

[Rich]

Nice little list!

[Norbs]

I guess since the breakup of the Soviet Union as pointed out earlier that there are more smaller/newer nations in Europe.

This is a nice list of all England games for reference. http://www.myfootballfacts.com/Engla...1872-2009.html

I never knew the old Wembley was called the Empire Stadium

[fah-q]

It's where Palpatine used to have kick abouts.

[ChesterDave]

Good achievement but in this day and age with the volume of international matches and the dross served up in qualifiers I wouldn't be surprised if another striker tops Rooney within 15 years, probably sooner.

The greatest footballer since bread, sliced or otherwise, Harold Kane will no doubt be on 51 goals before the 2020 Euros

[Assassin]

It has to be said. It was more fun when he was in charge. At least we had someone to ridicule

[Gibbo]

England's team tonight is just dire.

England XI to face Spain: Hart, Walker, Bertrand, Jones, Smalling, Carrick, Lallana, Delph, Barkley, Kane, Sterling.

My hope for tonight is Phil Jones to get injured again so I don't have to watch him play football.

[redmike65]

I dunno, its an interesting sort of team and the alternative is playing Rooney!

Spain

Casillas
Piqué
Jordi Alba
Mario Gaspar
Bartra
Fàbregas
Iniesta
Busquets
Thiago Alcântara
Diego Costa
Paco Alcácer

[Shaggy]

What a ****e team

[Assassin]

England's team tonight is just dire.

England XI to face Spain: Hart, Walker, Bertrand, Jones, Smalling, Carrick, Lallana, Delph, Barkley, Kane, Sterling.

My hope for tonight is Phil Jones to get injured again so I don't have to watch him play football.

I would quite happily extend that to include the other 3 of the back 4 as well

[Assassin]

What a ****e team

Shocking team

[Leyton388]

I hope Spain hammer them about 6-0