Got to agree, and I think the media over there is relentless when things gone slightly wrong. They first build up unrealistic hope when England play well, shower them with praises and hail them as world beaters.

That puts pressure on the players and manager not only to perform each time but also to satisfy these unforgiving bunch...and when they fail...we all know it, the manager's head will be first on the chopping blocks.

Michael Owen have said recently that managing England is 'impossible', and that's not far from the truth.

That's one of the reason why England are in a mess, NOT because of foreign players in the league. The England FA need a long and hard look at themselves, how they develop young talents, their building program, coach selections etc. I think the root of the problems are in there.

This post has been edited by king_z: Nov 15 2007, 08:26 PM