England fans are often fond of saying that the England football team play with passion. The players may be lacking technical skills, they may struggle to keep the ball but they play with passion, they play for the three lions. Whether that was true in the past, in this world cup the same old statements have been used but the England performances have shown none of this passion. Contrast this with other countries like Chile, USA or Costa Rica. These countries show not only passion but commitment and a willingness to follow a plan.
What is the reason for this? If you believe the media you would say that the players have it too easy, they want for nothing in the premier league, so why put themselves through the hassle of the England team. I believe that it is simpler than that, I believe that the English game is so parochial that the idea of coming together as a squad is too difficult a concept for the players. Liverpool hates Manchester United. Arsenal hates Tottenham. These divisions are so deeply set that it flows down to the players, leading to poor England performances. Is this a simplistic view? Maybe!
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