I always felt (the band) added a certain something to England matches, was a typical piece of eccentric England.

Smirk

Surely that's a double negative? if not everyone likes it, then presumably some do, so he can't be as in your second paragraph torturing everybody else, because as stated some like it.

Such as me

I didn't write it. Twas Saint of Snow.

All this pissing around is technically marvellous, but just get a bloody shot off now and again eh? There are no points for visual artistry.

The missus insisted upon watching some show about fat slappers trying to get into bridal gowns. I didn't argue with her.

It might be boring and artistic however, and unfortunately from an Irish point of view, they are also a league above the Irish so far. It is a long road back for the Irish and a tough challenge now to stay in the competition (although it was never going to be easy especially after losing to Croatia)

A 96th minute Irish equaliser would be funny, but I don't think I could stand the commentator's inevitable squirting about the supporters.

LOL and don't forget the "luck of the Irish"comments too!

A Man Utd style 2 goals in injury time would be quite nice too.

From the Beeb.

"OK, this is going to hurt for Republic fans... Xabi Alonso has completed as many passes as the entire Irish team. Alonso has 106 to the Republic's 104. Ouch." 

Any chance of ringing Wenger Matty

Saying that Torres scores again,against a very very very poor Ireland side

Let's just hope that, with any pressure off, the bogtrotters do a number on the spics and hold them for a draw to send the Ities out.

Ireland now 4-0 down, have to say though it is a group England would struggle in .

Indeed they would, Ireland have conceded very early goals in both games, yes England would struggle so Ireland haven't disgraced themselves, Spain 850 odd passes , Ireland didnt help matters by struggling to keep possession

Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin has refused to give any clues about his starting line-up against France.

Captain Andriy Shevchenko was involved in a minor road accident after victory against Sweden, but he was not hurt and is available for selection.

France midfielder Yann M'Vila has recovered from a sprained ankle and could feature.

He may replace Alou Diarra, who started in the holding role in Monday's 1-1 draw with England.

Sweden v England.

Sweden are expected to bring in Jonas Olsson at centre-back and switch Andreas Granqvist to right-back.

Fit-again striker Johan Elmander also looks for a recall at the expense of the misfiring Markus Rosenberg.

England captain Steven Gerrard and Scott Parker have overcome exhaustion and will continue in central midfield.

Glen Johnson will play despite being on antibiotics for a toe infection, while Wayne Rooney serves the last match of his two-game suspension.

Right-back Martin Kelly is doubtful for England with a virus.

Roy Hodgson believes that Sweden's well-drilled side and unpredictable striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic may pose England problems in Kiev.

"They are organised as a result of years of work based on English coaching," said Hodgson, who began his managerial career in Sweden.

"Their major weapon is Ibrahimovic - he is one of the best strikers in European football."

When he feels like playing, other times it's as if he couldn't be bothered to get out of bed.

No doubt for us, he will make the effort

Torres does seem to be back on the road again to  being a prolific goalscorer.

Although can he turn that tap on in the league?