Yet again, the World Cup has produced cold, hard evidence to blow away the long enduring myth that England is a mighty soccer power.
Yet again, the World Cup has produced cold, hard evidence to blow away the long enduring myth that England is a mighty soccer power.
Derided by their coach and booed by their fans, England's players could face a humiliating World Cup exit if they don't beat Slovenia on Wednesday.
Derided by their coach and booed by their fans, England's players could face a humiliating World Cup exit if they don't beat Slovenia on Wednesday.
They played 62 games over four years just to get ready for the World Cup, convinced obsessive preparation and attention to detail would turn around their fortunes after a quick exit in 2006.
The day was sunny and bright, and so was the U.S. outlook.
You want an America's Team to get behind, America? Here you go.
If the United States beats England at the World Cup on Saturday, England will be a big reason.
If the United States beats England at the World Cup on Saturday, England will be a big reason.
American soccer players have been on magazine covers and the nightly news shows in ever increasing numbers. The World Cup is receiving unprecedented promotion in the United States.
American soccer players have been on magazine covers and the nightly news shows in ever increasing numbers. The World Cup is receiving unprecedented promotion in the United States.
England captain Rio Ferdinand was ruled out of the World Cup on Friday after injuring his left knee in the team's first full training session in South Africa.
England's players left coach Fabio Capello frustrated at their lack of aggression in an unconvincing 3-1 victory over Mexico on Monday.
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