It's an all-European World Cup, now, as the last non-European team is eliminated. Portugal won on penalty kicks, snuffing out England's hopes for an appearance in the finals.
I would imagine that Germany has the edge, much like France had at their home World Cup in 1998 (in which it beat Brazil 3-0), but I would like to see an Italy-France final, I guess.
As for England, they did themselves in, mate. Rooney acted in characteristic fashion and caused his team to play down a man from the 61st minute on. Not that Portugal took much advantage, but England crumbled in penalty.
I have to admit, I don't think Rooney missing made much difference. England continued to play well without him. I hated to see Becks have to leave.
Posted by: yo | July 02, 2006 at 12:21 PM