Is Beckham Done?

David Beckham was left out of England's squad that will face Greece in an international friendly next Wednesday.

At first I was like....Really?

I really like David Beckham. I think he's probably the best in the world in a free kick situation and I also think he's a very good long ball passer. Especially across the pitch.

I mean, come on....I know that new manager Steve McClaren is not Sven II. McClaren has stated that he's going to do it "his way."

Beckham is with Real Madrid touring the states and may have just asked to be left off the squad....no one is reporting that....all the reports just say he was left off the squad and this could mean his international career is done.

Who knows? I haven't heard anything directly from either of the horses mouths. So your guess is as good as mine.

Beckham has 94 caps for his country with over half of those as the captain. I really hope that Beckham can reach his goal of 100 caps.

Good Luck Becks....I hope it all works out.

Chelsea's Captain, now England's Captain!

John Terry (as expected) has taken over as England Captain from David Beckham.

Already the captain of his club team, Chelsea, Terry was on a very short list of Beckham's replacements. It was basically Terry and Liverpool's Steven Gerrard.

I think that either would have been a good choice. Personally I would have chosen Gerrard, but that's just me.

World Cup Update - Day 21

ENGLAND 0 - 0 PORTUGAL
(Portugal win 3-1 on penalty kicks)

Everyone was waiting for it to happen....and it finally did. Wayne Rooney was given a red card. I don't really think that he was given the red card for stepping on that guys groin, because I don't think he did that on purpose. He had to have said something to the ref and from his push of Christiano Ronaldo (his OWN TEAMMATE @ ManUtd).

FRANCE 1 - 0 BRAZIL

I think that France played GREAT attacking football, they were honestly the better team. Henry scores on a nice free kick from Zidane.

Portugal will meet France in the next round.

Captain Queasy

World Cup Update - Day 17

ECUADOR 0 - 1 ENGLAND

ABC show Beckham still in the tunnel waiting for the teams to come out onto the pitch and he looks like he's ready for a street fight! Hopefully that's gonna be a good sign!!

Ashley Cole saved England's World Cup life early in the first half. The Arsenal defender comes in a gets a sliding deflection on an almost wide open shot for Carlos Tenorio of Ecuador.

England again play an awful half of football, in the first half. Hopefully that means they'll play better football in the second half.

BECKHAM SCORES!! England wins!

HOLLAND 0 - 1 PORTUGAL

Portugal score in the 23rd minute....and it holds up for the win.

Unfortunately, another ref steals the headlines as he ejects 4 players and ties the World Cup record for yellow cards with 16!

England will meet Portugal in the next round.

Rooney's Nike Ad

This is Wayne Rooney, England and Manchester United striker.

This is a Nike poster ad. Something you would see at a bus stop or in the subway....maybe a magazine.

This ad is getting a lot of negative press in England. This ad is also only seen in England.

An article in the Daily Mail says that people are complaining that the poster is too Christ-like and bloody.

I follow English football, so when I saw the ad, I knew it was Wayne Rooney. I also knew that the way his body is painted is representing the English flag. I think the "Warrior Pose" that he is in, truly is showing his passion for his country and for football.

I showed this same picture to a couple of friends before posting to get their opinion. One said that he didn't even know that was the English flag. He thought that the Union Jack was the flag of England, but he found nothing offensive.

The other friend I asked was a woman, the first thing she said was, "Well, I know that's the England flag." She did say that the red looked like blood....but wasn't offended by it.

What do you think?

World Cup Update - Day 12

ECUADOR 0 - 3 GERMANY

Germany go into the round of 16 in fine form. They look difficult to beat.

Good Luck to Sweden!

COSTA RICA 1 - 2 POLAND

Poland finally show up to the World Cup....too little, too late.

Sorry gentlemen, you've been eliminated.

SWEDEN 2 - 2 ENGLAND

Once again, England play one great half of football and one really bad half of football.

At least they're consistant.

PARAGUAY 2 - 0 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

After a draw against Sweden and a really good game against England, I thought T&T could win this game.

I think they made a good showing at this World Cup and can return home with their heads held high.

World Cup Update - Day 7

ECUADOR 3 - 0 COSTA RICA

Ecuador are for real!! I'm really looking forward to watching them play Germany next!

ENGLAND 2 - 0 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

What's up England? Seriously, these boys looks B-A-D....they definitely aren't coming into these matches with any heart. Thank God for Rooney and Lennon, being subbed in. Rooney just brought a spark and got the crowd into it again, but Lennon, did a great job creating space for himself and also drew two players to him which opened up space for Beckham. Who is still spot on with his crosses, but they need some fire!

COME ON ENGLAND!

SWEDEN 1 - 0 PARAGUAY

If this World Cup is remembered for anything, it should be remembered for all of the late goals! Freddie Ljungberg scores in the 89th minute.

World Cup Update - Day 2

ENGLAND 1 - 0 PARAGUAY

England looked good in the first half, although they got lucky with the own goal off the Beckham free kick. Second half, they looked AWFUL!

SWEDEN 0 - 0 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

Sweden didn't really play their game....and to draw with T&T who played much of the second half with only 10 men....that's embarassing!!

ARGENTINA 2 - 1 IVORY COAST

Drogba just couldn't get them going and I thought that Toure and Eboue would have done a better job....is Argentina that good?

....He does it AGAIN!

ENGLAND 6....Jamaica 0

Crouch adds the arm wave to his RoboKOP celebration dance! Scores 3 goals, missed a penalty, but has more than likely earned a starting spot for England's first match against Paraguay.

It was a great match for England and they should go into the World Cup with a lot of confidence, even without Wayne Rooney.

Beckham looks great....I mean the spot kicks are dead on. The long passes are amazingly accurate.

Sol Campbell still looks a bit shaky to me....but he probably won't start anyway. I do think it'll be good for him to get some playing time, but Sven shouldn't take any chances.

and now the VIDEO!

You knew it was coming....so ENJOY!

I'm hoping to see this one again and again at the World Cup!

RoboCROUCH

DUDE!
Pictures of Crouch doing the....R O B O T

The People's Anthem

England 3 - 1 Hungary

England looked strong....much better in the second half than in the first.

Beckham was so spot on with almost every pass. From the two crosses he bent in that lead to goals....to the 70-80 yard cross pitch passes. Amazing!

Steven Gerrard, John Terry and Peter Crouch all scored goals.

Sven needs to wake up and realize that Crouch is a viable starter.... I'm not saying that Michael Owen shouldn't start, but I am saying that Owen does look a little "off" and needs to shake the rust out and he needs to do that NOW!

Sol Campbell also looked a little shaky at times.

Jamaica is up next for England....on Saturday. That could be a blow out!!