Mountain Climber
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To use one of my favourite quotes by W B Yeats about the Easter Uprising in Ireland, but to give it a World Cup focus if I may? I never imagined years ago I would ever see a tournament without the great Italians qualifying, or Germany not progressing twice in four years from the group stages, or Brazil losing a game in the group stages. These are changing times as far as international football. Spain, Germany, and Belgium are not the forces they once were.
Even Argentina, France and Brazil to some degree. Has there ever been a better time for England to capitalise? Japan, Senegal and some others who have qualified must not be underestimated. There may be a new order now in world football and England may be in a strong position as the last of the old order to finally win the cup again.
Even Argentina, France and Brazil to some degree. Has there ever been a better time for England to capitalise? Japan, Senegal and some others who have qualified must not be underestimated. There may be a new order now in world football and England may be in a strong position as the last of the old order to finally win the cup again.