Ingerland Defend 1-1 Lead.

A new chapter in English football kicked off this morning under the direction of new manager Mike Bassett (a.k.a. Roy Hodgson). Those of us with deep knowledge of the game were relieved to see a return to the solid 4-4-2 formation. None of this fancy modern rubbish. In the early stages England played with characteristic fairness and sportingly passed the ball to the French in midfield when they felt they had been in possession for more than three passes. England displayed a lack of flair up front, Fat Wayne was watching from the stand due to having booted a player in the last qualifier. There was a moment of excitement as a through ball to Milner enabled him to beat the keeper and neatly hit the outside of the side netting. Then at the 30 minute mark a perfect cross by Stephen Gerrard MBE, from a free kick enabled Lescott to head home. How many times have you told your team to drop the cross on the edge of the six yard box!! It seems that England's biggest hope is from the set piece as it has been for 20 years. The French later equalised with a great shot from outside the area. Later in the game Ribery started play acting like an Italian every time he was touched. The second half seemed to be game where both teams defended their 1-1 lead and the group will be decided on who can play the worst in their other matches. Ingerland now awaits.