So the best team in the tournament couldn’t manage to beat the Belgium B team. I’m a little worried about our chances of winning the whole thing now but, then again, I’m sure they’ll step up once they have to play a better side. The result also means that there won’t be an England vs Japan clash (unless it’s in the final, or course). Image facing a school of Japanese kids if Japan were to get a result against England. The only worse thing would be being Scottish and having to explain, no doubt in vain, that you don’t come from England.<\/p>\n
Anyhow, I thought that now we’ve reached the second round that I would make some further predictions.<\/p>\n
France vs Argentina<\/p>\n
France have been okay; Argentina have been pants and are lucky to have qualified. France win.<\/p>\n
Uruguay vs Portugal<\/p>\n
Tricky one. Uruguay haven’t set the world alight but are a very difficult team to beat. They play a very rigid formation. I’ll go with a Uruguayan win.<\/p>\n
Brazil vs Mexico<\/p>\n
I’ve always thought that Brazil are overrated so would be tempted to bet against them but Mexico had some problems qualifying. They qualified despite losing their last group game to Sweden 3-0. I can only guess that some other results within the group went their way. All I’m saying is that Germany “did an England”. Brazil win.<\/p>\n
Belgium vs Japan<\/p>\n
Strong as Belgium are everybody has consistently written Japan off. Plus I’m looking for England vs Japan in the final. Japan win.<\/p>\n
Spain vs Russia<\/p>\n
Spain have probably been the best side so far. Russia have surprised but they can only go so far. Spain win.<\/p>\n
Croatia vs Denmark<\/p>\n
Croatia have been another rather good side all be it a bit weak up front. Denmark haven’t been pulling up trees. Croatia win.<\/p>\n
Sweden vs Switzerland<\/p>\n
A difficult tie to predict as both are a bit crap. I predict a penalty shoot-out. Toss a coin to see who will win it.<\/p>\n
Columbia vs England<\/p>\n
England, of course.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
So the best team in the tournament couldn’t manage to beat the Belgium B team. I’m a little worried about our chances of winning the whole thing now but, then again, I’m sure they’ll step up once they have to play a better side. The result also means that there won’t be an England vs… <\/p>\n