The 3-Lions

So, Germany again. Not the best of omens, I know. And still, for some reason I feel that England are going to get through. Not that they played well so far. And that's probably why. They made it through without playing well. Without any outstanding player and without the famous English spirit. England are through by doing 'just enough'. Mostly, because they did not concede goals (I give the only goal to it's rightful scorer - Rob Green). That doesn't mean that England can win the cup. But that should be enough against the Germans.

You see, the Germans are not that good either. Yes, they beat Australia. But that's because the Ossies were naive enough to think they should press Germany up the field and got caught out on the counter-attack. We all know England will never do that. Pressing up the field? No need when you have two solid rows of four. And, also, it's very tiring.

Take all that into account and I am rather confident. Never easy, but 3:1 to England is my bet.

PS 530km down. 470km to go.