England go through.

Well, our World Cup campaign continues after a much improved performance against Slovenia. Although the score suggested a close run game, England had enough chances to make it a more comfortable ride. Capello made three changes bringing in Upson, Defoe and Milner and it was the latter two who created and finished the deciding goal. The only disappointing thing about the game was the performance of Wayne Rooney. Again it looked a shadow of the player he was a couple of months ago. I think his form peaked too soon and when he picked up an injury in the Premiership he's not been able  to replicate the form he had then. He looks nervous on the ball and when an opportunity came his way he scuffed his shot, which allowed the Slovenian goalie to get his fingers to the ball and onto the post. Instead of chasing up the rebound, he just held his head in his hands and gave up. This has been a common theme with him so far. I was glad to see him substituted during the second half, but his replacement Joe Cole, did not live up to the hype given to him by his admirers. In fact he too had a disappointing game, but it might be a bit harsh to critisize him too much given the lack of match play he's had so far. Our next opponents on Sunday will be our old adverseries, Germany, who also finally booked their place in the last sixteen tonight by beating Ghana 1-0. For once I do not fear this current German team. They appear to be an ordinary looking set of players compared to previous German sides, but nevertheless they will still be  formidable opponents. Personally I would have been more worried  playing the unpredictable Ghana  than Germany. Come on England let's win it in style without it going to extra time or penalties.