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In England, the people are following the team closely, watching religiously, but not sensing great things - overcoming the first real quality opposition on Saturday, especially with a stylish performance, would change everything though. Strange atmosphere, diffferent to other big tournaments.
Brasil can always get goals, obviously, but I think that the French midfield and defence is capable of killing off most good moves - Ronaldo has not looked on top form, and this will be the first time in this tournament that he will have faced such good defending.
You played well tonight - well enough that the previous uninspired performances can be forgotten a little, and the confidence form beating a team with so much potential must be a great bonus. Getting goals from three different players is good too, it gives a sense that good things might come from anywhere, rather than relying on one player.
Chimbonda hasn't played yet, which is a shame. I kind of wish Emmanual Petit was still around too - he was a favourite of mine.
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