England Fail to Quality for EURO 2008
England fell 2-3 to Croatia at home in Wembley, failing to secure the point needed for qualify for the European Championships next year.
A 10-man Russia advanced to the competition, eeking out 1-nil victory over Andorra.
England fell behind quickly, allowing 2 goals in the first half. A penalty conversion by Frank Lampard and a volley by Peter Crouch off a pass from David Beckham drew the Three Lions level, but only 12 minutes later Croatia claimed the lead for good.
Comments
It just won't seem like a legitimate Euro without England. I'm sad to see them not qualify, even though I'm an Italian fan through and through. There is a positive side to England not making it....they have a reason to get rid of McClaren. Granted, they did have injuries but England is a football country with players that could feild two teams for a major competition. The depth is there, the managing........not so much.
Posted by: giova * * * * | November 21, 2007 08:10 PM
I know I posted already, but I'm still in shock. My God, how does England not qualify? Romania and Turkey qualified for heavens sake. McClaren won't be able to get a seat at any restaurants in London, thats for sure.
Posted by: giova * * * * | November 21, 2007 08:14 PM
who cares if they didnt hav rooney. theyve got all the england palyers to choose frm... and its not an excuse england should have qualifyd top of the group. the 2 hardest teams were russia and croata, and if they could't beat them then they dont deseve to be in euro08
Posted by: Anonymous | November 21, 2007 09:36 PM
welcome back GIOVA LONG TIME.
WHAT DID I TELL YOU GUYS ABOUT KICK AND RUN.
YOU SEE THEY TALK BAD THING ABOUT ITALY AND THERE TEAMS .YES THE BEST PLACE TO PLAY SOCCER MY FOOT ENGLAND OH PLEASE. NOW THIS SHOWS
Posted by: soccer dr nyc | November 22, 2007 01:41 AM
Forget England, i'm sad Scotland didn't make it, they deserved it more than France!!!,England hurt themselves, their group was not as tough as Scotland's. besides my money is on Italy winning the cup.
Posted by: wolfen | November 22, 2007 06:57 PM
It's remarkable that England missed qualifying,Italian fans can a learn from the English fans response, diappointed and mad without a doubt but no rioting or deaths.
Posted by: Tesoro | November 22, 2007 07:19 PM
They had a pretty strong side to. Call a taxi for McClaren
Posted by: Keeeper King | November 22, 2007 08:45 PM
ENGLAND ALWAYS CHOKES DURING KEY MOMENTS IM NOT SUPRISE AT ALL THEY LOST.....
Posted by: Anonymous | November 22, 2007 10:51 PM
hey tesoro we forget history when english fans were the worst in the world .all english clubs were ban from europe. remember that .
leave italian soccer alone it will come right back to number one
Posted by: soccer dr nyc | November 23, 2007 01:51 AM
will italy do it again?? France is strong this year dspite losing to Scotland twice, they were really good too. WHO KNOWS? I can't wait, Englands down even before the competition started!
Posted by: VIVAzzurri | November 23, 2007 08:07 AM
The team to watch will be Croatia, but Italy will lift yet another cup.
Posted by: wolfen | November 23, 2007 05:29 PM
It could be 1 of 4 teams... Italy, Germany, France or Spain. Anybodys cup but I hope Wolfen is right.
Posted by: giova * * * * | November 23, 2007 05:49 PM
what guys did you all see spain on goltv
that is the team to watch a winner .
spain is playing total soccer ,they are connecting the dots passing just like barce
euro chapion of 2008 spain.
Posted by: soccerdrnyc | November 24, 2007 01:56 AM
They are very good. They have exceptional players too. Including Iker Cassilas in goal.
Posted by: Keeeper King | November 24, 2007 10:54 AM
italians are so 'good' because they're a bunch of divers and the whole world knows it. UP ENGLAND!
Posted by: X | November 24, 2007 01:26 PM
dear X, I guess you are so embarassed of your stupid comment that you didn't even attempt to have a name............and soccer drnyc, I hope spain wins something, they always have a top notch team, but somehow never manage to win anything???
Posted by: wolfen | November 24, 2007 09:56 PM
Hey X. Italy is actually a great team with great players. There is a reason they have four stars. England, on the other hand, only have 1 star, and they couldn't even qualify for EURO 2008
Posted by: stephen | November 25, 2007 01:38 PM
Hey X, Englands next coach is most likely going to be an Italian. They'll probably get some good results too. I'm sure our four star country can give your one star country some much needed help. I was sad to see England not make it but when I hear rubbish like that, I have to respond.
Posted by: giova * * * * | November 25, 2007 03:29 PM
Yeah dude. Don't hate on Italy. They have a lot of good wins and they don't dive that much anymore. Anyways during the 2006 World Cup the rules for the referees were so strict about diving that it looked like almost every team was diving constantly.
Posted by: Keeeper King | November 25, 2007 05:21 PM
thats weird because England is normaly is good.That is not true they have 1 star.They have 3 stars
Posted by: Jaden | November 30, 2007 07:45 PM
Very true! Makes a change to see somneoe spell it out like that. :)
Posted by: Keyanna | April 29, 2011 02:58 AM