The Three Lions a monumental flop

The England national soccer team is an overblown, overrated and an over psyched group of ordinary footballers masquerading as world beaters but in truth, they are nothing more than a group of chihuahua puppies among the dog family.

The British media and some overzealous stiff upper lip followers can try as much as they want to install them as world beaters, the truth is they lack the quality of real top teams and the stats do not lie!

Their overly hyped and inflated image only serves to create unrealistic expectations and disappointment among their fans.

Their lack of cohesion, tactical awareness, and mental strength have been evident in numerous competitions, where they have struggled against stronger opponents.

The media’s constant hype and the pressure from fans and sponsors only add to the burden on the players, leading to fear of failure and cautious play on the field.

This mentality has proven to be detrimental to their performances, as they continue to fall short of achieving glory at the highest level. It’s time for the England national team to be viewed more realistically, as a competent but not outstanding side in international football.

They may have moments of brilliance and occasional victories, but until they address their underlying issues and improve their consistency, they will always be seen as overrated and overhyped.

I agree that in recent years, they have improved somewhat from their helicopter football, where they used to hare down the wing and cross the ball into the penalty area, praying that with a bit of luck, someone will collide with the ball and accidentally guide it into the net.

However, time and time again, their shortcomings have been brutally exposed on the international stage, leaving them with little more than the shadow of their 1966 World Cup victory at Wembley to cling to.

Except perhaps for Paul Gascoigne, Michael Owen, Roy Keane, Alan Shearer and maybe David Beckham, who exactly can you equate to the likes of Ronadinho, Messi, Chrstiano Ronaldo, Mbappe or Xavi?

Prior to the UEFA final match against Spain, there was a significant amount of buzz surrounding the team, with many declaring that “It’s coming home” – a phrase that became synonymous with the fervent belief that football was finally coming back to its birthplace.

This phrase was adopted not only by British media but also surprisingly by a large number of media practitioners across Africa, who seemed to buy into the narrative of England’s impending triumph.

Despite reaching the final, it appeared that their success was more a result of sheer luck and favorable circumstances rather than true quality and talent.

Their performances on the field were often lackluster, with moments of brilliance overshadowed by periods of mediocrity and inconsistency.

The final match ended in defeat for England, leaving fans and pundits alike questioning whether the team had ever truly been as good as they were made out to be.

One of the most glaring issues with the England national team is their over-reliance on past glories, particularly their 1966 World Cup victory.

In my view, this triumph, which remains the team’s only major piece of silverware, is often held up as a symbol of England’s greatness and a reminder of their former glory.

However, some critics still argue that this victory was tainted by controversy, pointing to the infamous “goal that never was” scored by Geoff Hurst in the final against then West Germany.

The disputed nature of this goal has led some to question the legitimacy of England’s World Cup victory, suggesting that it was more a stroke of luck than a display of true talent and skill.

Despite this, the 1966 World Cup win continues to be a focal point for the England national team, serving as a constant reminder of past success that only seems to highlight their current shortcomings.

Until they can address their underlying issues and improve their overall quality and consistency, the England national team will continue to be viewed as a team that has failed to live up to its inflated reputation.