i reckon quite a few of of are going to be homesick next month unless your...
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theres nothing like a bit of scottish and english banter,where the world cups concerned..
one thing we agree on, is that we should have the home internationals again!!
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i know,my good friend is scottish,along with a couple more friends,they support every team that plays against england,germany being favorite!!!![ROFL](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/rofl.gif)
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this is our years(not arf!)
theres nothing like a bit of scottish and english banter,where the world cups concerned..
one thing we agree on, is that we should have the home internationals again!!
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theres nothing like a bit of scottish and english banter,where the world cups concerned..
one thing we agree on, is that we should have the home internationals again!!
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Home internationals - bring them on
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It's not England's fault the other home nations aren't good enough to qualify.
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you know today at work,i did an experiment?
asked five aussies who were all standing together,.."who you playing tonight in your world cup friendly?"
not one of em knew,?...jeezus h christ?
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you know today at work,i did an experiment?
asked five aussies who were all standing together,.."who you playing tonight in your world cup friendly?"
not one of em knew,?...jeezus h christ?
they just aint interested in the ol soccer...its gonna be shite here...such is life
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Used to be even worse. I would say the ratio around here would be 3 out of 5 that would have known.... and thats Football central in Aus at present...Melbournes Inner North
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England don't seem to be doing so well. Hopefully they will improve once the world cup gets going.
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What's your point? Friendlies are used to try out different teams/tactics. They have little bearing on World Cup form.
P.s. England won its friendly matches.
P.s. England won its friendly matches.
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