Winning is the Only Option

We are now only hours away from England's final group stage game against Slovenia. Unfortunately for England this game could also be the final game England plays during this entire World Cup. Up until now its been a frustrating and uphill battle to say the least. A stagnant midfield has suddenly created a goal drought, a major oddity for the team who scored the most goals of any team during the World Cup qualifiers.

The World Cup has seen a variety of strange events, cards, goals and wrong decisions that seem to have left a lot of the fans disappointed so far. I must say however, that after the first and second rounds have passed with shocking results spread all over the place, it has actually created for us a slightly more dramatic set up for the final round of games.

Earlier today France lost to the World Cup host South Africa, bowing out of the tournament without a single victory, and a team in disarray. The whole France affair had England fans counting there blessings. Until early this week when rumors of internal problems at camp England filled the headlines.

John Terry was rumored to have been quite upset at Fabio Capellos` refusal to allow a space for Joe Cole to play during any of the games so far at the World Cup. Lampard swiftly intervened to state that discussion was and has always been encouraged by all at Camp England. This includes both Fabio Capello who`s open door policy has been embraced and welcomed by all England players. All rumors of England in fighting slowly faded into the background.

The lads seem keen on winning, and as Capello has said himself, it is not a case of the English team not having the talent. It is a `psychological`thing. The pressure is certainly building with each game gone without a victory. The thing is at this point, pressure or not, there is only one option. There is only one choice, and that is to win, and win convincingly.

Football is a game of momentum and chemistry, a delicate balance must always be maintained through awareness and communication. Without which no team can succeed. It`s a little like life, holding lessons for us all.

I wish you all an excellent final group stage match, I believe we can do it, now it is up to the players to believe. I will leave you with a clip from the England vs. Algeria game, as filmed at Kellys`s Pub in Pointe Claire.

See all you England fans tomorrow bright and early!!