World Cup Games (Sat, 14 June 2014)

[JohnDoe]

It's quite irritating watching our players stand off and let the opposition enjoy all of the possession. I think my mind has blanked out those Liverpool Hodgson months and is trying to reject the memories surfacing.

[Venton]

seeing that again they can **** off, how did that get through everyone?

[Daniel 7]

I think English expectation is way too high - this is better than I have seen them in tournament fitba for a long time

[Chris]

Rooney is hanging Baines out to dry here, Italy must have been down the right about 20 times and he's either just standing there or a slow jog.

[Leyton388]

That ball went through 4 England players for Italy's goal. Absolute dire goal to concede.

[tanner]

Why are the BBC pundits sounding so down? They're playing really well.

I don't see that myself. They're getting far too much possession, and we're giving them too much time and room around the box and with their midfield they'll end up punishing us, its only a matter of time.

[ChesterDave]

Terry Henry just gave the acclaim to Raheem for the pass out to Rooney

[ChesterDave]

I only said it because I haven't got a scooby how to spell his actual name

[Daniel 7]

I don't see that myself. They're getting far too much possession, and we're giving them too much time and room around the box and with their midfield they'll end up punishing us, its only a matter of time.

England are **** in tournaments - they never play well. This is as good as it gets for them, honestly

[Roboklopp]

Rooney is a right petulant ****e, wonder if he'll lash out at some point cos he's not the centre of attention.

[Icon]

Great pass Rooney. Great finish Sturridge

Meh otherwise...

[badpiggy]

In Spain. Mostly Irish in the bar. I want England to win. #pissedconfusedlonewolf

[BrooklynRed]

Made up for Sturridge. England look great going forward, one of the more entertaining sides I've seen England play in a long time, but they are missing the "press" part of the press and counter. Can't let Pirlo sit on the ball and cut you open on the left. Rooney awful in his own half.

[McDermotX]

SG's passing is worryingly average so far.

Very average performance from Stevie, that's about the best I can say.

Good match though.

[Leyton388]

Rooney appears to be having a little bitch fit because he's not playing up top. He's leaving baines exposed and allowing Italy in.