Message from a stranger:
Well done to the Germans. Feels very strange saying that given the rivalry between the two national sides. I have to admit though, I was glad they won. The Polish goalie was taking the mick with his time wasting. Really irritates me that. Ballack looked good, some great passes out right to Schneider, though your left winger had a shocker. Could have been one on one with an empty net and he'd have tripped over the ball the game he had.
As for the Spain vs Ukraine match... uurgh. The ref ( and especially the linesman in the first half) had a nightmare. Never a sending off, never a penalty. Spain looked good though. Strange how the big sides have had mixed openings. England, Brazil and France all looked really sluggish, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Czech Republic and (hate to say it

) Germany have all looked really sharp.
Trinidad and Tobago tomorrow. Dawn and I will be firmly encamped in the pub cheering England on, with maybe just a couple (ahem) of drinks to wet our throats. Wish us luck

p.s. before the comp I put a bet on Italy to win and Luca Toni to win the Golden Boot. So, there's my tips
