Am I the only one who doesn't think we're good enough to get past Ecuador?
Did you see them against Poland?
Very impressive they play at a quick tempo and gave them no time on the ball at all.
Rested half of the squad against the Germans so there was no real indicator from that game of how good they really are.
I think we'll win in the same spirit we beat Cameroon in 90. Outplayed for most of the game and nick it towards the end, should be a lively match though that's for sure.
Despite whatever they may have done against Poland (it wasn't exactly a cracking game) and the abject Costa Rica side, I am not prepared (yet) to allow myself to be scared by a team consisting of a useless fullback from Villa, a failed Southampton striker and some chap in a mask who couldn't cut the mustard at Palace.
They will no doubt put up a fight (they should at least be fit training at altitude so often) but I just can't see them doing anything against any team better than average. Poland changed their style for the finals from our group (sticking the poor lad from Celtic upfront on his own when he is a supporting striker) and Costa Rica forgot to turn up, and as you say the Germany game was a nothing one.
Mind you, I'm still crazy enough to think we could beat any side in the tournament, which is slightly different from syaing we'll win it (which I don't expect).
