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Not a big surprise today vs. a 5th place Serie A team that is aged and struggling. The African/European Union all-stars played well, though. Ironic they are the first English side to win at the San Siro vs. Milan with barely an English player that played?

There's a good chance there could be four English teams in the semifinals....and hardly an 11 of English players that will start for their team in them, let alone play. At least the English players will be rested for this summer's Euro 2008. Oops!


It doesn't faze me a bit about the lack of English players at Arsenal. I equate it to recruiting in American football -- I don't care where they are from as long as they win games. For England not to be in the European Championships is an absolute disgrace.