Monday 28 June 2010

Germany 4 England 1 pictures and comment

At 2-1 down England score a goal which is not seen by the linesman or ref. The same linesman who gave Rooney offside incorrectly when clear through on goal, as he received the ball from a German. This latter point doesn't seem to have been discussed on the TV to my knowledge. Was that linesman competent???

England fans fill the stadium..FIFA World Cup 2010 Round of 16..Germany v England..27th June, 2010.

England's fans sing anti-German songs..FIFA World Cup 2010 Round of 16..Germany v England..27th June, 2010.

A fan with an England bikini..FIFA World Cup 2010 Round of 16..Germany v England..27th June, 2010.

An England fan looks on dejected at the final whistle..FIFA World Cup 2010 Round of 16..Germany v England..27th June, 2010.

Dejected newly weds Serena and Dave pack away their flag ..FIFA World Cup 2010 Round of 16..Germany v England..27th June, 2010.

Dejected England fans..FIFA World Cup 2010 Round of 16..Germany v England..27th June, 2010.

June 27, 2010 - Bloemfontein, South Africa - epa02226525 German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is beaten and the ball touches down behind the goal line but referee ruled that the ball did not crossed the line during the FIFA World Cup 2010 Round of 16 match between Germany and England at the Free State stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, 27 June 2010. Germany won 4-1 and advanced to the quarter final.

June 27, 2010 - South Africa - Football - Germany v England FIFA World Cup Second Round - South Africa 2010 - Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa - 27/6/10..England team ambassador David Beckham (R) talks with Referee Jorge Larrionda (C) at half time.

June 27, 2010 - Bloemfontein, South Africa - epa02226352 German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is beaten and the ball touches down behind the goal line but referee ruled that the ball did not crossed the line during the FIFA World Cup 2010 Round of 16 match between Germany and England at the Free State stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, 27 June 2010.

June 27, 2010 - South Africa - Football - Germany v England FIFA World Cup Second Round - South Africa 2010 - Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein, South Africa - 27/6/10..General view of England fans.

June 27, 2010 - Bloemfontein, South Africa - epa02226223 English national soccer team players listen to the national anthems before the FIFA World Cup 2010 Round of 16 soccer match between Germany and England at the Free State stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, 27 June 2010.

Thursday 24 June 2010

England Slovenia pictures

England win 1-0 and qualify in second place and remain undefeated. Next match - Germany on Sunday!

June 23, 2010 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa - epa02217772 England fans during the FIFA World Cup 2010 group C preliminary round match between Slovenia and England at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 23 June 2010.

An England fan with ''We still belive'' written on his back..FIFA World Cup 2010 Group C..Slovenia v England..23rd June, 2010.

June 23, 2010 - South Africa - Football - Slovenia v England FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group C - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa - 23/6/10..England manager Fabio Capello.

June 23, 2010 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Football - Slovenia v England FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group C - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa - 23/6/10..Jermain Defoe celebrates after scoring England's first goal.

England Team Group World Cup 2010 Slovenia V England (0-1) 23/06/10 Group C at the Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth Stadium FIFA World Cup 2010 Photo Robin Parker Fotosports International Photo via Newscom

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June 23, 2010 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Football - Slovenia v England FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group C - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa - 23/6/10..A general view of fans.

Wednesday 23 June 2010

Pre Slovenia match pictures and what England need to do

Here's the "low down". England win they progress to the next round. Whether they finish top or second will depend on the result of the USA v Algeria game. If USA and Algeria draw and England v Slovenia is a draw England can progress if they score at least 3 more goals than USA on the day. E.g. Eng 3 v Slo 3 and USA 0 v Alg 0. In the event of 2 more goals on the day compared to USA, I believe the team which progresses out of USA and England will be decided by a "lucky draw" tombola style. So 3-0 at half time to England please.....

June 22, 2010 - South Africa - Football - England Press Conference - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth, South Africa - 22/6/10..The Jabulani ball during the press conference.

Jun. 22, 2010 - English football fans visiting Madame Tussauds have been willing England to turn around their performance by paying the wax figure of Captain Steven Gerrard extra special attention.  Guests have been flocking to the figure, touching him and some, like 37 year old, Andy Jones from Kent, have even been seen kissing his feet.

June 22, 2010 - South Africa - Football - England Training - England Team Camp, Royal Bafokeng Training Complex - 22/6/10..England's John Terry (Floor) during training.

Saturday 19 June 2010

England 0-0 Algeria

Second draw in the finals, not the result that England fans were expecting. The 2 princes in attendance as well! Rooney commenting on live TV at the booing as England left the pitch. Here are some pictures.... things can only get better... (?)

England's fans looks on dejected at the final whistle..FIFA World Cup 2010 Group C..England v Algeria..18th June, 2010.

England's fans boo at the final whistle..FIFA World Cup 2010 Group C..England v Algeria..18th June, 2010.

Prince Harry prays for England..FIFA World Cup 2010 Group C..England v Algeria..18th June, 2010.

England's fans with a England Are Fabio banner..FIFA World Cup 2010 Group C..England v Algeria..18th June, 2010.

June 18, 2010 - South Africa - Football - England v Algeria FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group C - Green Point Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - 18/6/10..An England fan.

June 18, 2010 - South Africa - Football - England v Algeria FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group C - Green Point Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - 18/6/10..General view of the stadium during the match.

June 18, 2010 - South Africa - Football - England v Algeria FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group C - Green Point Stadium, Cape Town, South Africa - 18/6/10..General view of England fans.

England Fans World Cup 2010 England V Algeria 18/06/10 Group C at Durban FIFA World Cup 2010 Photo Robin Parker Fotosports International Photo via Newscom

England Fans World Cup 2010 England V Algeria 18/06/10 Group C at Durban FIFA World Cup 2010 Photo Robin Parker Fotosports International Photo via Newscom

June 18, 2010 - Cape Town, South Africa - epa02210046 England players sing the national anthem before the FIFA World Cup 2010 group C preliminary round match between England and Algeria at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, 18 June 2010.

June 18, 2010 - Cape Town, South Africa - epa02210144 English soccer team players (top row, L-R) Emile Heskey, John Terry, goalkeeper David James, Gareth Barry and Frank Lampard; (front row, L-R) Aaron Lennon, team captain Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Glen Johnson, Wayne Rooney and Ashley Cole pose for photographers before the FIFA World Cup 2010 group C preliminary round match between England and Algeria at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, 18 June 2010.

Sunday 13 June 2010

England v USA pictures

A bit of a disappointing start.....

June 12, 2010 - South Africa - Football - England v United States of America FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group C - Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg, South Africa - 12/6/10..England fans.

June 12, 2010 - South Africa - Football - England v United States of America FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group C - Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg, South Africa - 12/6/10..England's Steven Gerrard celebrates scoring their first goal.

June 12, 2010 - South Africa - Football - England v United States of America FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group C - Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg, South Africa - 12/6/10..England line up before the match.

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June 12, 2010 - South Africa - Football - England v United States of America FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group C - Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg, South Africa - 12/6/10..General view as the teams line up before the match.

Tuesday 8 June 2010

Platinum Stars 0 - 3 England - Pictures

Warm up game against South African Premier League Team. Goals from Defoe, Joe Cole and Rooney.

Jun. 07, 2010 - South Africa - Football - Platinum Stars v England World Cup Warm-Up Match - Moruleng Stadium, Moruleng, North West Province, South Africa - 7/6/10..Fans inside the stadium.

Jun. 07, 2010 - South Africa - Football - Platinum Stars v England World Cup Warm-Up Match - Moruleng Stadium, Moruleng, North West Province, South Africa - 7/6/10..Jermain Defoe (L) scores the first goal for England.

Jun. 07, 2010 - South Africa - Football - Platinum Stars v England World Cup Warm-Up Match - Moruleng Stadium, Moruleng, North West Province, South Africa - 7/6/10..Wayne Rooney scores the third goal for England.

Jun. 07, 2010 - South Africa - Football - Platinum Stars v England World Cup Warm-Up Match - Moruleng Stadium, Moruleng, North West Province, South Africa - 7/6/10..General view during the match.

Friday 4 June 2010

Ferdinand injury makes Gerrard Captain!

An injury to Ferdinand means Gerrard is now the England Captain. Some related photos / pictures.

Football - England Training

Football - England Training

Tuesday 1 June 2010

England Squad for South Africa

The England Squad for the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), David James (Portsmouth), Robert Green (West Ham).

Defenders: Jamie Carragher (Liverpool), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Liverpool), Ledley King (Tottenham), John Terry (Chelsea), Matthew Upson (West Ham), Stephen Warnock (Aston Villa).

Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Manchester City), Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), Aaron Lennon (Tottenham), James Milner (Aston Villa), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Manchester City).

Forwards: Peter Crouch (Tottenham), Jermain Defoe (Tottenham), Emile Heskey (Aston Villa), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United).

UPDATE: Michael Dawson (Tottenham) to replace Rio Ferdinand.

The omission of Theo Walcott being the biggest surprize. Here is a photo from the qualifiers where his most significant contribution was a hat trick in Zagreb v Croatia in a 1-4 win.


Theo Walcott England 2008/09