- May 7, 2004
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I thought we were so unlucky, the game could have gone either way. We were better first half, them in the second, extra time was close but they got the break. This will go down as the year the England team won over the fans. There's so much to be positive about. This team is still very young and very raw. Such a shame that this wonderful opportunity came too soon for this England team. Had this path to the final opened in 4 years time I really think we would have won it.
So proud of the Spurs lads at this tournament. I actually feel we can look forward to England games in the future rather than 'oh not another international'. We must keep Gareth in charge for the next 2 tournaments. I can't help but feel some of these lads including our own just need more big game experience. It would actually benefit England if Spurs can win some trophies soon too. Our players among others need those big wins. We just can't compare to what the likes of Modric and Rakitic have done at club level.
This is an exciting new generation for England. My biggest concern is the lack of a number 10 in the Scholes mould. I can't really see anyone coming through to play that role either. I'd like to say Winks but he plays just that bit deeper and not sure he has that creativity in the final third to play that role.
So proud of the Spurs lads at this tournament. I actually feel we can look forward to England games in the future rather than 'oh not another international'. We must keep Gareth in charge for the next 2 tournaments. I can't help but feel some of these lads including our own just need more big game experience. It would actually benefit England if Spurs can win some trophies soon too. Our players among others need those big wins. We just can't compare to what the likes of Modric and Rakitic have done at club level.
This is an exciting new generation for England. My biggest concern is the lack of a number 10 in the Scholes mould. I can't really see anyone coming through to play that role either. I'd like to say Winks but he plays just that bit deeper and not sure he has that creativity in the final third to play that role.