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I see it becoming a craze this summer...

You're right, you could argue that. It would be a daft arguement, though...

They show percentages picked and he's number 17 - even funnier, Kahn is 2 spots above him...

I'm in. I love how many people have picked Tim Howard and he isn't going to play unless Keller gets injured...

If a shorter striker had his touch and lack of aerial ability, you'd all be clamoring for him to play. Just because he's tall doesn't mean his game has to be tall.

Again, the ref didn't cause the poor tactics that allowed Portugal to get in that position.

Japan to the semis, at least. Not just on the strength of last night's match, but they have a lot of players in Germany, and there is a large Japanese population in Germany.

He's in the right place at the right time. I could see him with a relegation battler, but I think definitely he'll be Prem class in the next 2 years or so.

I think there are only 2 non-bots in our league. I have a goal differential of about +33 right now and already beat the other non-bot.

I remember the Brazil capitulation, er loss, along with the same thing happening against Portugal (blame all you want, but the refs didn't cause the negative tactics to allow Portugal to get into that position). I also remember the loss to N. Ireland. As an American, I'll be very sad to see Sven leave!!

Hey, people all over the world commit murder, why shouldn't I?

Bucky, with all the crap you're writing on here about how Sven can do no wrong, I just want to know how the Kool-Aid he's giving you is?

You have now And now

Apparently Carragher has done quite well in defensive midfield in the past for the U-21 squad.

Not sure if it made the cut, but my favorite was the mid-air back heel by the young Charlton defender. They showed a goals of the season show here right after the season ended (don't remember who finished first) and it was the only one that made both Mrs American and I sit up and go "Holy schnikes!"

I'm thinking Brazil might get overconfident and come crashing down. They aren't in the easiest group and although they do have tremendous talent, so did France 4 years ago...

I thought Johnson was offsides WAY too much. If he could control that he'd be brilliant. Also thought Donovan was good in the first half, but disappeared for a long stretch in the second. Roll on Gelsenkirchen!

Nah, too easy!

Disagree about Howard, I thought he was shaky and got caught off his line a couple of times. If we were playing any teams in our group he would have paid for it. Convey was spectacular and I'm looking forward to the possibility of he and Lewis down the left, moving DMB over to the right. All Prem fans will get to see how good he is next season.

We didn't have a chance against Portugal 4 years ago, either... If Convey and/or Dempsey play, we can win the group. Our backup squad that started last night looked great.

Take Philps predictions for what they are: Predictions from a man who is almost always wrong and was near the bottom of the prediction league this season...

I think T&T will make some noise and possibly get out of the group. Not sure which spot they would take yet, though. From the sounds of the friendly the other day, it could be Sweden's.

Andy Cole has an impressive record in the past, too, but I don't see calls for him to lead the England attack. And FLB, you're wrong - he's had a couple of bad seasons in a row!

You're proving the point...

Au contraire, he struggles with money to spend and does quite well with no money to spend...