Why? Why are they playing so poorly on the big stage and couldn't muster up a goal against the Algerians never mind a victory. A team so talented, with players from the alleged 'best league' in the world cant put a goal past a goalie who plays in the Bulgarian league in his 2nd game for his country?!!!
Well my theory is simply the team are crippled by the weight of expectation and pressure on their shoulders. I think the fun has been taken out of representing their country. The players dont play with a smile on their faces and it tells in the way they play. They are afraid...afraid of making a mistake, afraid of failing and their fear is paralysing them. I for one am not one of those England begrudgers who hopes they lose every game they play. I would like to see them do well. However at the moment I have been let down.
I mean the little football they are playing has been very average. No player is performing to his capabilities. Gerrard, Lampard, Rooney and Terry are world class players but neither has taken any game by the scruff of the neck and played outstanding yet. They are weighed down by fear!! They cant express themselves, like they do for their clubs every week, on the pitch.
I hope England will relax, enjoy their football again. Just play to their strengths and believe in themselves. I hope they give Slovenia a good thumping... but i dont hold my breath.....
TOM BURKE
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