lets go USA!!
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Correct lineups
Robert Green
John Terry
Ledley King
Ashley Cole
Glen Johnson
Steven Gerrard
Frank Lampard
James Milner
Aaron Lennon
Wayne Rooney
Emile Heskey
Tim Howard
Oguchi Onyewu
Jay DeMerit
Carlos Bocanegra
Steve Cherundolo
Ricardo Clark
Michael Bradley
Clint Dempsey
Landon Donovan
Jozy Altidore
Robbie FinleyComment -
England -1
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No Beckham either? Unreal.Comment -
For anyone who cares.. Robbie Finley is starting because of his speed. He is the fastest player on the US side and likely in there to make hell on Old Man Terry and Bad Knees King.Comment -
Americans +1
We have been practicing, were catching up...
Just like the rest of the world has caught up and now is half-ass civilized..Comment -
lets go yanks!!Comment -
I see big match-up problems for the US team already. Onyewu and Bocanegra will have a long day vs Rooney and Heskey. Milner will be following Donovan closely. Bradley and Clark will have a handful with Gerard and Lampard. And Cherundolo better bring the afterburners to catch Lennon.Comment -
USA and England Collide
By: David Lawrence
The USA leads the all-time series two-nil, topping the Brits in 1776 and again in 1950. England is a heavy favorite in this meeting, however, when the two countries battle in South Africa. - Read MoreComment -
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Line ups update
England
Robert Green
Glen Johnson
Ledley King
John Terry
Ashley Cole
Aaron Lennon
Frank Lampard
Steven Gerrard
James Milner
Wayne Rooney
Emile Hesky
Coach: Fabio Capello
USA
Tim Howard
Steve Cherundolo
Oguchi Onyewu
Jay Demerit
Carlos Bocanegra
Landon Donovan
Michael Bradley
Ricardo A. Clark
Clint Dempsey
Jozy Altidore
Robbie Findley
Coach: Bob BradleyComment -
USA will pull off the upset, mark my words! hahaComment -
Usa! Usa! Usa!Comment -
In 1950 England faced USA in Brazil and the US team won 1-0.Comment -
I don't understand that Capello will start with Heskey, instead of Defoe or CrouchComment -
after 20 minutes, ppl will be wondering why was this considered the most close game...england will DOMINATE and will win CLEARLYSoccer record (2010) : 244-160-24
2010-2011 season (soccer) : 144-95-11
NBA Record (2010-2011 season) : 17-12-1
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Found elsewhere on the internets..:
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From: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London
To: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC
Subject: World Cup Bet
Mr. Longden,
It has not escaped our attention that a certain sporting event is fast approaching, and that our respective nations will soon be meeting on the fields of South Africa. My Ambassador has asked me to see if your Ambassador might be interested in a small wager? We will understand if you decline, given the outcome of the last such encounter.
Sincerely, Philip Breeden, U.S. Embassy, London
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From: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC
To: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London
Subject: Re: World Cup Bet
Mr. Breeden,
Even for such an exceptionally optimistic nation as the United States, I am struck by the confidence with which your Ambassador proposes this wager. It is testament, I assume, to the generosity of your great nation - since the British Ambassador does not anticipate paying out.
Your email does not specify the exact terms of the wager. May I suggest that, in the event of an England victory, the US Ambassador agrees to entertain the British Ambassador at a steak-house of his choosing in downtown DC? And in the event that the United States is able to engineer a fortuitous win over England, then my man will entertain yours at a London pub of his choosing. Loser pays.
Your reference to a previous sporting encounter between our two countries puzzles me. Since the history of English football is long and extensive, in contradistinction to US soccer, I regret that I cannot immediately recall the encounter to which you refer. No doubt it is remembered fondly on these shores; we have quite forgotten it, however.
Are you sure you want to do this?
Yours sincerely,
Martin Longden
British Embassy Washington DC
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From: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London
To: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC
Subject: Re: World Cup Bet
Mr. Longden ,
It is with great pleasure, and no small measure of anticipation, that the U.S. Ambassador accepts the terms of the wager. I am surprised, given the well known love of the British for history, that you have forgotten what happened the last time the "special relationship" was tested on the pitch. Of course, given the result, you are to be forgiven for having misplaced that particular episode in your memory banks. I refer of course to the victory of the U.S. over England in the 1950 World Cup.
It is true that our soccer (a fine English word we have kindly preserved for you) history is not as long and illustrious as yours. However, as your generals noted during WWII, we have a unique capability for quickly identifying and advancing talent.
Game on!
Sincerely, Philip Breeden
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From: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC
To: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London
Subject: Re: World Cup Bet
Mr. Breeden,
Very well; it's a bet!
Incidentally, you should know that the Ambassador takes his steak like American soccer victories - somewhat rare.
Sincerely,
Martin Longden
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Now or never for USA. This is a large game, time for them to show world they are for real.Comment -
crouch is a fking bum no wonder he isnt in the starting 11Comment -
Why did they just check their hands and wrists before they went on the field?Comment -
England!!!
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-1 just hit +101 at 5dimes grab it while you can!Comment -
Great atmosphere there.Comment -
Look at how many English flags and fans in the stadium! Looks like a Wembley game to me. There are hundreds of English flags between the upper and lower levels.Comment
