Germany never looked like a team. Somehow the collective will was not there. A ridiculous VAR decision disallowed a goal and then they were out on penalties. Stuff happens, but you have to win.

Japan were within a few minutes of taking the blue and gold of the mythical Brasil to extra time. Then the samba boys scored and it was over. And the Dutch were sent home by a fast and fluid Morocco.

It happens. There are no easy games.

England face the DRC tomorrow. Good teams get beat. You can win with a long defensive game and effective penalties. A solitary moment of brilliance can take any underdog to victory.

You cannot cover every eventuality. A bad decision, a moment of madness, a poor referee, an injury. Anything can happen.

England will take the field against a strong, athletic, proud footballing nation from Africa.

It will not be easy. This is the World Cup of the greatest game on earth. Every man will give everything in the search for glory.

The footballers from England will compete for a place in the round of 16.

Can they do it ? It is easy to lose, easy to not be there.

Go Harry and the boys. Go!

Lets do it..

Come On England .