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Of course public expectations matter. The economics of English football is predicated on it. If we ever faced up to the fact that our cherubs are actually not THAT good, the whole Murdoch-built edifice would come crashing down.
Again, I really don't know what direct relevance public expectation has on how those broadly individual world class players could not perform coherently as a team.
Only saw the second half but sweet Jesus that was brutal. Another 10mins and England would have won. Australia had nothing left. Reminded me of the Thrilla in Manila.
Even Italy wouldn't have won had Zidane not hit self destruct.