Ricky

The South America teams have played 7 games so far, won 5 and drawn 2, lost 0. European teams have won 3, drawn 4 and lost 6. Looks like a major shift of ability from European teams to South American teams so far.

Rubbish. Argentina had a run of poor results in the world cup qualifying under Alfio Basile - no Maradona experimenting here - and a final lost to Chile which signaled the acceptance that Argentina was no longer #2 in South America. This resulted in the resignation of Alfio Basile and replacement with Diego Maradona. Argentina hasn't improved much since then, including a 6-1 lose to Bolivia of all countries. In South America, Brazil is #1, while Chile, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay near in ability, although all of them have the problem of being inconsistent with away matches. Don't assume Argentina are the team they used to be based on history or lagging ratings, they are not.

Germany 0 : 1 Serbia

Hugh Hendry on the breakup of the Eurozone (from January 2009) owH4vyyCeSA First 2 minutes only. PIIGS= Portugal, Italy, Ireland, Greece and Spain.

It's not a Spanish crisis but a Euro crisis. The Euro is flawed mechanism that really should not of got off the ground but it made policital sense and politians put short term politicial gain over long term economic well being of a country. The long term reality is starting to hit home. Spain cannot adjust there currency to sort itself out - and politians cannot save money they have already spent. One option is for Spain to leave the Euro and devalue there worth in the same way the UK has partially been able to do. As Spain is not the only country in the mess Portugal, Italy and Ireland have a similar problem. It's possible they can get together and create a Euro-minor currency, so the Euro gets split up. A minor Euro would also be attractive to many eastern European countries. Ultimately though these countries have to stop spending what they don't have. Currency devaluation only goes so far and while a good relief it only buys more time by effectively selling a countries assets. I see the Euro falling to pieces; the dollar collapsing and the long term effect of all this will be to end the imbalance between the western world and the rest of the world.

I don't rate Argentina as they qualified in 4th place amoung South American teams, but they are still playing better then Spain. Why do you say the Dutch will fade? They seem a rather decent and little mentioned team.

Greece 2 : 1 Nigeria Argentina 4 : 1 South Korea

Argentina 2 : 1 South Korea after 60 minutes

Algeria have to win. Remaining goalless is more of a problem for Algeria. I was quite critical over the mass hype over England before the USA game but since then it has become more reasonable. I think England will win this game with some energy left to spare.

Spain 0 Switzerland 1 Yeah. Spain are favourites no more. Shows you how unreal the thinking can get.

Wouldn't almost any noise be the same. A firework, a music concert, music in a disco wouldn't these also fail UK health & safety criteria?

49 stompers I've do idea if it's better at the beginning or end. I know as a listener it won't matter as I'll go through the list several times, but perhaps at the beginning is best cuz they may skip listening to later ones in full(?) if they are short of time? :unsure:

Ok. ^_^

Artists are blanket banned. I think you are getting confused with Artist Forum on BuzzJack. Katy Perry has no Artist Forum on BuzzJack.

Algeria 0 : 1 Slovenia Great result for England as Algeria have to win the second game to stay in the group

Liechenstaan: Jadyn Maria, Katy Perry Katy Perry is a banned artist.

True.

Delta Goodrem, Alexandra Burke, Leona Lewis, Christina A much of the poll options are a joke. Cheryl Cole? Britney? These girls can't sing; they have a vocally limited range and recorded with enhanced vocal production.

Yeah, forgot about them. http://www.eloratings.net/world.html #75 Algeria #76 New Zealand #70 North Korea all below Wales. On paper we should win this game....

I believe Algeria is the weakest team in the tournament. England should win but it might be made difficult if Algeria first win against Slovenia and then are happy to sit on a draw against England.

Question is will either side be happy with a draw or will both teams play for the win?

Let's have a look at some England goalie skills. Robert Green P3L4EhGGUUw Paul Robinson PMb0S8EQxTE Scott Carson GxefXTqeVi4 David James PuZm-53v96k

No problems recently? He can't even control it in a friendly. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/foo...icle7148475.ece

Not sure what you saying here. The England team in 2006 was much better, they had David Beckham and Rio Ferdinand, two world class players. edit: I see you mean about Rooney. Well being sent off in 2006 doesn't mean he won't be in 2010. It's a gamble to play him when matches are crucial.

England did much better then expected. Good result for them. Glad the US backed off for the last 20 minutes as that is when England are weak playing in South Africa. Lampard had a very poor game. Rooney shouldn't start any game from now on; his temperament is such that he is unlikely to stay on for all the games, you only have to play with 10 men for part of one game to go out of this competition. So to much of a risk to start now. One point from the first game, England might even qualify for the next round now. Game against Algeria is now important.