England Train For Spain Friendly – Walcott Has Poppy On Boots, Everybody Else May As Well Be Laughing In Dead Soldier’s Faces (Photos)
By Chris Wright
A few snaps of the England players going through their paces ahead of their friendly against Spain at Wembley on Saturday. The more observant among you may notice that young Theo Walcott has chosen to sport a poppy on his boots, while the rest of the squad have not – so we know what that makes them, don’t we? FIFA SYMPATHISERS!
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(Photos: PA)
In further news, Xavi has spent the morning trying his honest utmost to pretend that England represent ‘tricky opponents’ for Spain tomorrow, telling the Mirror:
“It’s not easy and we know we’re in London for a hard test against a very strong opponent…England are always among the favourites for any tournament title…The English are difficult opponents so Saturday will be a unique match for us. A hard test.
“They are always dangerous and a hard to beat with their talented players and spirit…(England are missing big players) but I don’t think it means they are less powerful. They are still one of the best teams in the world.”
Bless him for trying, but it’s going to be a bloody walk-over.
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Also Ashley Cole wears boots with poppy on: http://ep.imgci.com/PICTURES/CMS/31300/31382.jpg
I live in Gibraltar and work with spaniards I am dreading this match and the silver platter with the collected arse of our team that will be waiting for me on monday morning (as an everton fan it is not a new thing to be fair).
looks like Milner has one too
@Rory’s Towel: Thank God we can always rely on Ashley Cole to uphold the morals of this green and verdant land.
@Chris: He’s such a role model!
Best Headline ever!
Gabby Agbonlahor got one too
Everyone with Nike boots has poppy. It’s a Nike idea.
Looks like Milner’s might as well but it’s difficult to tell.
“It’s going to be a bloody walk-over.” HA, typical from an England fan. At least you guys are learning that you need to hide your ridiculous naivete with extreme pessimism to save face. If England manages to scrap a draw or a slight win then the headlines will read “HISTORIC RESULT ENGERLAND!” *vomit*
– USA fan(get some)
Why does John Terry always wear black socks?
Epic headline! Walcott’s face is like, “Do you like the poppy on my boots?”
@the queen, Is that like when you drew against us in the first game of the 2010 world cup and got so overly excited (as you sheeple yanks tend to do) that the headline in the New York Times read “USA Win 1-1!” – FAIL.