There's certainly no harm in aiming for the final. Personally, I don't see the point in entering a competition unless you intend to have a real go at winning it (but then again, lots just enjoy a chance to participate in a world cup and don't have massive expectations, understandably). So, he's certainly got the right attitude. He's a top quality player too (as are many of his team mates). Brazil, Germany and Spain are always going to be bigger favourites with the bookies than them, though, aren't they? And for good reason.

At least for England, we have a great blend of class players without the dumb Gerrard / Lampard ego debate this time around for a nice change. So we should do a lot better than we did last time out (though as that was our worst ever world cup in many ways, that will hardly be difficult to beat!).

I think we all are praying for the injury situation to be kind to our respective teams, now.

I have no idea how the thing will pan out. I doubt I'll even think of my fantasy football planning until May.