Monthly Archives: October 2009

England are sailing to South Africa on a parabolic upcurve – just! With Rooney absent, this was a more conventional 4-4-2 with Peter Crouch and Gabriel Agbonlahor paired in attack. Fabio Capello also fielded two attacking wide-midfielders with Aaron Lennon … Continue reading →

England were reduced to 10 men after only quarter-of-an-hour: a punt from the Ukraine defence was misjudged by Rio Ferdinand which allowed Milevskiy a clear run at goal. The Ukranian forward was brought down by Robert Green in the box … Continue reading →