England v Russia
England v Russia
2-0 41st min
Owen 2 goals,
well done Heskey, nice knock down for Owen's second
commentators hinting that Gerrard and Barry is working better
than Gerrard & Lampard -- hard to disagree -that
combo has never looked ideal in my view!!
Morning Tigers,
People are always trying to write off Owen and he comes back
time and time again. Quality finishing. They seem to be all over
Heskey and leaving Owen clear. Good display by everyone.
Terry has had a lazy mo or two and SWP has been a bit wasteful but
still linking up well with Richards. Barry and Gerrard are the best
pairing in midfield I've seen England for ages. Please McClaren
don't change anything!
and a very pleasant morning it is Fortean and all 
hiiddink (one of the best in the game imo) has got Russia to
be a bit more fluid this half
commentators seem to be critical of Ash Cole awareness at
the mo
yes class finishing by Owen, great to see him back and on
song
much the same as fans sl*g off Owen, I always wondered why
they couldn't see Heskey's ability as a provider and as someone who
draws defenders and wears them down (the others get the
glory)
The problem is that Heskey's always been judged on his scoring
record, which for both club and country is only average. What he
brings to the team is his "scariness" to opposing sides and his
hold-up play is excellent, always has been. With Crouch, Rooney and
maybe Johnson (forget Defoe, flatters to deceive) as other options
when considering the opposition all of a sudden things look a whole
lot better.
And it's going to be really hard for Lumpard to get his place
back now, which has got to be good news.
2-0, ten to go 
make that 3 - ferdinand with his foot!?
A bunch of us watched at BB, were all a little stunned when
Ferdinand did his thing!
"scariness"
So that's the technical name for it
, Very good performance by England today.
Heskey, Owen, Barry the standouts. Rio Cole need to know they are
defenders and ball playing should not happen in and around your own
box, other than that nothing really to complain about.
The problem is that Heskey's always been judged on his scoring
record, which for both club and country is only average. What he
brings to the team is his "scariness" to opposing sides and his
hold-up play is excellent,
I think what used to piss people off with Heskey at his time
at liverpool, particularly in the latter part of his
time there, was he would go over all the time at the
slightest touch, which for such a big strong striker was
really annoying. Also his confidence at Liverpool just seemed to
evaporate near the end.
The game was good, I'm suprised thar Russia was so bad to be
honest. Rio's goal was cool although unlike England teams in
the past, (myth or otherwise), the back four, Richards aside, look
a little ropey at times despite having 2 clean sheets.
overall a solid performance by the English, 6 points needed, 6
points in the bag, they all did their part, they looked more
confident and instead of sitting on a 1-0 lead they have pushed
their opposition and ended up winning comfortably both times. WELL
DONE ENGLAND!! 
WellArdGerrard2007-09-13
10:18:58
WellArdGerrard2007-09-13
10:18:58