25/06/10 - Toby's World Cup Blog - Oh my, how the mighty have fallen.

So the World Cup holders fall to their demise and are eliminated from the competition at the hands of Slovakia, with our very own Howard Webb in charge and - might I add - in control. Not standing for any of this fairy-diving that we have been so accustomed to in this competition, and all the crocodile tears; please, please sort yourselves out, men, it really isn't doing the sport any favours. It was refreshing to see that he wasn’t putting up with all their bull**** and wasn’t afraid to muscle in, although I have to say as a neutral (but more swayed to Slovakia winning than Italy) it was all great entertainment from start to finish, with a bundle of goals and effortless fallings (Hesky style). I even think, at one stage after the final Italian attack, not only were all eleven Slovakian players laying injured on the floor, playing for time, I'm sure, Vladimir Weiss was too! Ha!

So it all comes down to the knock out stages and although we might not fancy meeting another top seeded club this early on, we only have ourselves to blame. However, I actually feel quite up for it. It is clear that this competition is anyones and while the Germans may think we are an easy stepping stone to the quarter-finals, I really fancy our chances. History shows what this game means to both sides and although the German side has the advantage (use of the jabulani in the Bundesliga) what chance do they have when we have players like John Terry who really throw themselves into the game.

I had to get this in here, it’s pure brilliance... click here.

Raise those flags high and Come on ENGLAND!