Scotland vs England ***official match thread ***


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I always felt that club football had become such a priority for most of them, that when it came to playing for England they were burnt out. Fergie hated releasing the Man United players, rivalry between club sides too. It coincided with big money coming into the Premier league. Then there's the over hyped press. I certainly think the potential was there, just other things away from international football become more important. You must've had some class times though?

Your definitely right about the priority side of things. The 90s lot we’re last of the old school, which is why they did better.

England away was always a laugh. About 95% are there for the beer and footy. You then have 5% in aquascutem jackets it their tops off with arms out. If you avoid the latter you have a great time. I did Germany 2006 in a camper van for 3 weeks. A real highlight. Bizarrely, the away friendly in Geneva against Argentina was another highlight
 
Do you think? I would say the best players in that 96 squad were coming to the end of their career. The players that were added to it be the time Ericsson took over were much better (with the exception of Gazza). The "golden generation" should have done a lot better.
Agreed. I think 98 was a team in between generations. 2002-2006 was our best squad imo. I think we’d have won Euro 2004 if Rooney had stayed fit
 
Your definitely right about the priority side of things. The 90s lot we’re last of the old school, which is why they did better.

England away was always a laugh. About 95% are there for the beer and footy. You then have 5% in aquascutem jackets it their tops off with arms out. If you avoid the latter you have a great time. I did Germany 2006 in a camper van for 3 weeks. A real highlight. Bizarrely, the away friendly in Geneva against Argentina was another highlight
Performance wise England were poor in 96, won 2 games in 90 mins out of 5 at home.
98 won 2 out of 4, lost against Romania.
 
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