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Originally Posted by bababui
What?? I dont agree at all. England were quite suspect in the back, a black hole at GK and have no creative midfielder. To say they were a better choice than Brazil, Holland, Germany. Paraguay, France, Italy and Portugal doesnt make sense to me.
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Paraguay?
Pre-tournament, bookies had England at 3rd favourites behind Spain and Brazil. Personally I think Brazil are (over) due an early exit and I think Argentina have the best squad at the world cup; but not necessarily the best manager. So ok, say England were about 4th. Well ahead, in theory, of France, Italy and Germany - all in a real period of transition. Portugal? Nah. Holland are a dark horse; but Holland are always a dark horse. If they avoid falling out with each other, they might have a decent tournament - and might knock out Brazil.
You're overstating problems at GK. Suspect at the back perhaps, not having a plan B when Ferdinand was injured; but most teams at this WC are somewhat suspect at the back. England have several 'creative' midfielders - there's more than one 'type' for the role. We didn't - and frequently don't - get the best out of them.