Any mindless English football insults towards Germany epitomised - TopicsExpress

Any mindless English football insults towards Germany epitomised by the anyone but the Germans attitude that came in the wake of them dumping us out of a major tournament for the 900th time should now end. After we spanked them 5-1 and they went out in the group stage of the Euro 2000 the entire football philosophy of the country re-grouped and the clubs were instructed to play a certain way in order to benefit the national side. Last nights 7-1 demolition of Brazil in their back yard was the pinnacle of this. Organised, clinical and lovely on the eye, last night was a victory for quality football over emotion, misguided passion, reliance on one player, and a suspect attitude from their coach (one hand on the trophy anyone) that showed little respect to the standard of football Germany were undoubtedly capable of producing. Whats more, the level of professionalism shown, epitomised by Neuers outrage when Brazil scored a consolation, spoke wonders. We can learn a world from them as England-Germany stopped being a contest a long time ago. It would almost be a shame if they didnt win it now (though I win £40 if the Dutch finally break their duck so it wouldnt be so bad).