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While the rest of Europe prepare in earnest for the upcoming European Championships, the English are wondering what activities to indulge themselves as they licked their wounded pride.
In terms of performance, a tame England had little to cheer as France were firmly in control. The easy 1-0 win was a reminder that Fabio Capello faced immense tasks in improving the team.
Steven Gerrard has been appointed England captain. Just the kind of uplifting news to sweep away the gloom as the Premier League title slips away from Liverpool.
Fabio Capello named a 30-man England squad - his first for next week's friendly against Switzerland but David Beckham, the media's obsession, was a notable absence.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes new England boss Fabio Capello would be wrong to deny David Beckham his 100th international cap. Beckham has had his differences with both Ferguson and Capello in the past.
Just when we thought Fabio Capello can instill greater discipline into the England team and make role models out of the players. Yet his moral image has suffered a dent as he is now implicated in an investigation for tax fraud.
Meritocracy - that is the mantra of Fabio Capello as he lines up the first England squad, since succeeding Steve McClaren, to face Switzerland on Feb 6 at Wembley.
Fabio Capello has been confirmed as England's new messiah until 2012, on a contract reportedly worth 6.5 million pounds a year by the Football Association on Friday. It is not all cheer in England though.
Taking a close look at Group 6, most will agree it is not easy. If England set their sights on World Cup qualification, then they should start their preparations right away.
Before England's downfall to Croatia, the thought of Steve McClaren sneaking off to the toilet crossed my mind. It certainly works for the Israelis.
I had meant to tone down the criticism of Steve McClaren after Croatia coach, Steve Bilic, had his two cents about the difficulties in managing a national team.
Despite facing vehement calls to resign, Steve McClaren is putting up a brave front and insisted he is confident of reaching next summer's finals and that he is the right man to lead England through qualifying campaign for the World Cup.
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