Wow. Robert Green = Bill Buckner.

Still, I don't think too much can be read into this result, both teams should advance. What bothers me is that Capello made some really strange moves.

As others have said, why Milner and then, why not Joe Cole is a real head-turner. As was not bringing Dawson in for King. I love Carragher, but he is not going to be able to keep up with the pace and was lucky not to get a second yellow.

I believe Joe Hart MUST start the next match. He's by far England's best option and they need to get him in there right away.

I actually kind of like this radical idea put forth:

Hart

Carragher Dawson Terry A. Cole
G. Johnson Gerrard Lampard J Cole
Rooney Heskey

Though, it'll change again if/when Barry gets fit:

Hart

Johnson Dawson Terry A. Cole
Barry Lampard
Lennon Gerrard J Cole
Rooney

As for the Americans, I think two very important things have been proven:

Tim Howard is a top notch goalie. Maybe even a top 5 in the world. We already knew he was great, but this game backed it up. He will be the reason the US get as far as they do.

They don't fear anyone anymore. The US have constantly been a step-child in the World Cup, but I felt that they held their own tonight. Did they deserve the tie? Tough to say, but what I saw was an American team who wasn't awed as they have been in the past. The Defense was often challenged but held up and Altidore looked dangerous in spurts. Dempsey was good and lucky, though Donovan was quiet. I definitely see good things ahead for them. Anything less then advancement to the knockout stage would be an utter disappointment.

All eyes on Algeria - Slovenia tomorrow!


Take care all.