England v USA, 12th June 2010
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Here's a good roundtable discussion amongst US soccer writers including question number 2 which is, "Is England Overrated?"
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/columns/story/_/id/5260119/ce/us/roundtable?cc=5901&ver=us
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/columns/story/_/id/5260119/ce/us/roundtable?cc=5901&ver=us
Love this at the end:
“Don't forget, even if you win this one, you only level the series.” Heh.
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From: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London
To: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC
Subject: World Cup Bet
Mr. Longden, It has not escaped our attention that a certain sporting event is fast approaching, and that our respective nations will soon be meeting on the fields of South Africa.
My Ambassador has asked me to see if your Ambassador might be interested in a small wager? We will understand if you decline, given the outcome of the last such encounter.
Sincerely, Philip Breeden, U.S. Embassy, London
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From: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC
To: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London
Subject: Re: World Cup Bet
Mr. Breeden,
Even for such an exceptionally optimistic nation as the United States, I am struck by the confidence with which your Ambassador proposes this wager. It is testament, I assume, to the generosity of your great nation – since the British Ambassador does not anticipate paying out.
Your email does not specify the exact terms of the wager. May I suggest that, in the event of an England victory, the US Ambassador agrees to entertain the British Ambassador at a steak-house of his choosing in downtown DC? And in the event that the United States is able to engineer a fortuitous win over England, then my man will entertain yours at a London pub of his choosing. Loser pays.
Your reference to a previous sporting encounter between our two countries puzzles me. Since the history of English football is long and extensive, in contradistinction to US soccer, I regret that I cannot immediately recall the encounter to which you refer. No doubt it is remembered fondly on these shores; we have quite forgotten it, however.
Are you sure you want to do this?
Yours sincerely, Martin Longden British Embassy Washington DC
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From: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London
To: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC
Subject: Re: World Cup Bet
Mr. Longden ,
It is with great pleasure, and no small measure of anticipation, that the U.S. Ambassador accepts the terms of the wager. I am surprised, given the well known love of the British for history, that you have forgotten what happened the last time the “special relationship” was tested on the pitch. Of course, given the result, you are to be forgiven for having misplaced that particular episode in your memory banks. I refer of course to the victory of the U.S. over England in the 1950 World Cup.
It is true that our soccer (a fine English word we have kindly preserved for you) history is not as long and illustrious as yours. However, as your generals noted during WWII, we have a unique capability for quickly identifying and advancing talent.
Game on!
Sincerely, Philip Breeden
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From: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC
To: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London
Subject: Re: World Cup Bet
Mr. Breeden,
Very well; it’s a bet!
Incidentally, you should know that the Ambassador takes his steak like American soccer victories – somewhat rare.
Sincerely,
Martin Longden
To: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC
Subject: World Cup Bet
Mr. Longden, It has not escaped our attention that a certain sporting event is fast approaching, and that our respective nations will soon be meeting on the fields of South Africa.
My Ambassador has asked me to see if your Ambassador might be interested in a small wager? We will understand if you decline, given the outcome of the last such encounter.
Sincerely, Philip Breeden, U.S. Embassy, London
________________________________
From: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC
To: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London
Subject: Re: World Cup Bet
Mr. Breeden,
Even for such an exceptionally optimistic nation as the United States, I am struck by the confidence with which your Ambassador proposes this wager. It is testament, I assume, to the generosity of your great nation – since the British Ambassador does not anticipate paying out.
Your email does not specify the exact terms of the wager. May I suggest that, in the event of an England victory, the US Ambassador agrees to entertain the British Ambassador at a steak-house of his choosing in downtown DC? And in the event that the United States is able to engineer a fortuitous win over England, then my man will entertain yours at a London pub of his choosing. Loser pays.
Your reference to a previous sporting encounter between our two countries puzzles me. Since the history of English football is long and extensive, in contradistinction to US soccer, I regret that I cannot immediately recall the encounter to which you refer. No doubt it is remembered fondly on these shores; we have quite forgotten it, however.
Are you sure you want to do this?
Yours sincerely, Martin Longden British Embassy Washington DC
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From: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London
To: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC
Subject: Re: World Cup Bet
Mr. Longden ,
It is with great pleasure, and no small measure of anticipation, that the U.S. Ambassador accepts the terms of the wager. I am surprised, given the well known love of the British for history, that you have forgotten what happened the last time the “special relationship” was tested on the pitch. Of course, given the result, you are to be forgiven for having misplaced that particular episode in your memory banks. I refer of course to the victory of the U.S. over England in the 1950 World Cup.
It is true that our soccer (a fine English word we have kindly preserved for you) history is not as long and illustrious as yours. However, as your generals noted during WWII, we have a unique capability for quickly identifying and advancing talent.
Game on!
Sincerely, Philip Breeden
________________________________
From: Martin Longden, British Embassy Washington DC
To: Philip Breeden, US Embassy London
Subject: Re: World Cup Bet
Mr. Breeden,
Very well; it’s a bet!
Incidentally, you should know that the Ambassador takes his steak like American soccer victories – somewhat rare.
Sincerely,
Martin Longden
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That is trash talking at it's best.
Let's get serious here. The Brits are better in most all player face offs. The US only has to hope that they come out on fire and score a quick goal. If they do then it might be Brazil in the Confederation all over again. But, we all know how that worked out. England is too deep and will not, I believe, think that they are going to have a walk in the park.
The US is going to have to have all players, playing their best in order to win or tie. Howard will have to have an incredible game in goal, and the defense for the US will have to try and not leak like a sieve. BB can not play Bornstein, or unfotunately most of the others in that position.
The question for the brits will only be the new US forwards, that have momentum, confidence, and have no clue as to how good the English defense is. They might surprise. They are fast and have a nose for the goal. They are terrific on counters. They are an unknown.
Donovan and Dempsey will have to be great and supply the backbone. I have no faith in the mid, they are decent. but are prone to serve balls up field to no one. BB has to be capable of putting in Torres, and the rest, if Clark, blah, and jr. can not do it.
I hope that the US does not get blow out, and that they show well. In the end the US is up against the giants in "football" and the US, well, they are not giants, but let's hope that they play like they can with all cylinders clicking. They will have to have an amazing game. And, hey, they did it before.
The US is going to have to have all players, playing their best in order to win or tie. Howard will have to have an incredible game in goal, and the defense for the US will have to try and not leak like a sieve. BB can not play Bornstein, or unfotunately most of the others in that position.
The question for the brits will only be the new US forwards, that have momentum, confidence, and have no clue as to how good the English defense is. They might surprise. They are fast and have a nose for the goal. They are terrific on counters. They are an unknown.
Donovan and Dempsey will have to be great and supply the backbone. I have no faith in the mid, they are decent. but are prone to serve balls up field to no one. BB has to be capable of putting in Torres, and the rest, if Clark, blah, and jr. can not do it.
I hope that the US does not get blow out, and that they show well. In the end the US is up against the giants in "football" and the US, well, they are not giants, but let's hope that they play like they can with all cylinders clicking. They will have to have an amazing game. And, hey, they did it before.
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That's super politics that.
If the English win then I hope we invade them, the dirty limey c*nts.
If the English win then I hope we invade them, the dirty limey c*nts.
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was it on here i read Heskey has never misplaced a short pass in his england career?
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woah woah woah woah woah..........woah......"Louis, where is my Spiderman mug.."
I am English. Not British. The Scottish hate us, the Welsh have their own language that no-one understands, and the English nicked Northern Ireland...(naughty)
call me what you want. but not British. They are gits who no-one likes...
*put on his Uraguay shirt and sings in Welsh*
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