World Cup Germany 2006

Well, we are just 1 short, sweet week away from the greatest tournment on earth - The Football World Cup 2006.

This time next week, at time of posting we will be 25 minutes away from England's first game against Paraguay. I'm sure the excitement is brewing just nicely in blighty, or the 'old world', as it's referred to here by certain people (Kevin!)

I'm sure England's media is full of Rooney's broken metatarsal, Eriksson's formation, Beckham's golden balls and Gerrard's supposed dive (probably been forgotten now. Tomorrow is our last friendly - Jamaica (World beaters and no mistake!) and it will be interesting to see if he does revert back to a 4-4-2 and play Crouch with Owen.

Personally, I love the idea of playing a packed 5 man midfield in a 4-5-1 formation with Gerrard and Lampard allowed to play in advanced forward roles leaving Owen as predator in the box where he is best.

Either way, it makes for a great next 4 weeks and I'm pleased to say, Canada is bouncing with anticipation too (the Hockey season end very soon which could be a good reason for this!!). I've already had our visiting friends Andrea and Darrell bring me over some car flags and a nice little England shirt for car and Lynne and Ang have very kindly also sent me over a Liverpool T-Shirt celebrating the 7th FA cup win for the reds (thanks guys!!).

You can take the man out of England, you can't the the English out of the man!!!!!

"3 LIONS ON THE SHIRT, JULES REMET STILL GLEAMING!!!!!!"