i dont get it, even if you dive, the odds are still 33% if you assume it's either left, right or middle, no?
one of the most boring matches i've ever watched. pirlo was made to look good by england constantly backing off the ball. he hardly ever had anyone in his face - given space and time to pick a pass, of course he'd look good.
england was horrible, especially in central midfield, where no one had any ability to turn away from pressure or retain possession. parker and gerrard were pathetic - carroll even more so. the one time england strung 3-4 passes together, walcott almost created a chance (i think he should've just shot it).
you see the huge technical divide when italy subs in guys like nocerino and diamante (who i thought was good when he was on west ham) and didnt even call upon di natale. i'm not at all saying england should try to play tippy-tappy pussyball, but the lack of quality in midfield and attack is just unbelievable.
