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We'll see. I suspect that even the tabloids know enough of our tournament record not to go OTT nowadays. As was the case before the Euros IIRC. Then add Gerrard's comments about how we aren't even certain to qualify, and expectations are lower that was the case a few years back. What does worry me is the OTT reaction to Wilshere's performance, including some comments from guys like Lampard who really should know better having been part of the 'golden generation' and therefore knowing what it's like not to remotely live uip to expectations.
The performance was good in parts, and there was far more flexibility than we'd been led to believe from Hodgson. And it helped massively that guys like Rooney and Gerrard actually lived up to their billing. But truth is that if Ronaldino and Goldilocks had done what they should have done with the penalty and open goal then we'd all be shrugging our shoulders today.
Hmm, TBF I'm as down about England ATM, then most. But I think you've got to give credit when it's due. We were actually very good at times, the movement was superb. Of course Wilshere is going to be hyped to hell, because he's the exact player England have been praying for, for years, doesn't give it away, but can attack and defend. Yet he is very good, so at least the hype is for a worthy player. Was a game reminiscent of prime Gazza.
TBH Brazils pen was soft, and we had a better shout, so the inevitable "whatifs" in the match weren't particularly slanted against ing-er-land.
Not saying we'll win the World Cup or owt, but it was a promising match, and you don't see many of them from England nowadays.