Will The Three Lions Be Lions?

I can't believe that around this time next year, everyone will be anticipating the World Cup again. How time flies, 4 years ago Zidane was remembered for his headbutt on Materazzi and the Ronaldo wink that made England bid goodbye from the World Cup.

- Goodbye Germany 2006! Twas wonderful while it lasted!

-And hello South Africa 2010..... erm... ok.

So the question is, can John Terry lift the World Cup in 2010 like how he wished he lifted the Champions League in 2008? Can the Three Lions finnally become lions instead of persian cats (looks nice and expensive but does nothing much)? Can an Italian become England's saviour? Will David Beckham not vomit and score from a free-kick in Africa?

-Thats the spirit, Mr Capello.

Let's look at the Lions and see where they stand. This is what I expect to see during the World Cup 2010 if they were all fit and on form.

-Opps, wrong England football team, kekekeke.

Ok let's get serious.
Man Between the Sticks: Ben Foster
-With England always losing on penalties and after his fine performance during the League Cup final against Tottenham his confidence will be very important for England if he does play regularly for Manchester United.

Bullies: Rio Ferdinand & John Terry
"Haha look at your hair you cunt"
-Not surprisingly, central defenders are Rio and Captain Terry to lead the defence. If Ben Foster is between the sticks with his lack of World Cup experience, both John Terry and Rio can provide reassurance. Both just right after their peak age being 29(Terry) & 31(Rio) in 2010, just hope that they can run as fast as Kaka or Messi then.

Full Blacks.. I mean Backs: Ashley Cole & Micah Richards
"Sorry Ashley Cole's wife deserves to be in the team more than him"
-If Micah Richards is as good as what they predicted when he was 17, next year when he turns 21 he should be able to take on left wingers with ease. Fast & strong, this guy was born to be a defender. On the opposite side we have Ashley Cole, its not that I really want him to be there its just that there's no other English left backs as good as him and he's not that good. Even the people in England hates him, thanks to his antics (cheating on his wife, switching clubs for money, drunk driving etc).

Speedy Entertainers: Theo Walcott & Joe Cole
-We thank god at least one of Englands young player is under Arsene Wenger. If he does not get any long term injuries and develops properly, also at the age of 21 next year he'll be one of the deadliest right wingers with both speed and flair. The next Thierry Henry. On the left we have Joe Cole, if you remember his volley agaisnt Sweden during the World Cup 2006 it was one of the best goals of the tournament. Again, has both speed and flair, one of England's Brazilian style player.

England's Engines: Steven Gerrard & Owen Hargreaves
"Owen Hargreaves can curl a freekick as curly as his hair, no doubt"
-Steven Gerrard, basically not only the heartbeat for Liverpool but also for England's midfield. Can be deployed as a right winger, central midfield or supporting striker. Very versatile, but if placed on his favourite position, central midfield, he can command England's attack like an orchestra. Defensive midfield, Owen Hargreaves is the only England player that performed during the World Cup 2006 agaisnt Portugal and have the essence of "German-ness", very imporatant as a DM.

The Arsenals: Emile Heskey & Wayne Rooney
"Unstoppable Duo, Emile Donkey & Shrek Rooney"
-Well like the central defenders, there's not much of a choice on the strikers. I can't possible put Peter Crouch here, he's like an extra football post, nothing more (qouted from the entire world, 2006). Let's hope Wayne Rooney can control his temper as good as controlling a football. He's more of a team players, love to drift out wide especially to the left wing position crossing into the box. Can dribble and shoot, unlike Peter Crouch.

Sadly to say, England's chances to win the World Cup in 2010 will be very microscopic. Firstly the weather is going to kill them before they can even play their first match in South Africa. The WAGs (Wives and Girlfriend's) captained by Victoria Beckham will steal all the headlines again instead of the football teams success. Chances are Brazil or Argentina will win the next World Cup because the environment suits the players. Holland might give a strong push.

-Literally, the devils wear prada.

I've been praying since 2006 that hopefully its going to be their time in 2010. This will maybe be the last World Cup for most of the players like Rio, Beckham, Terry, Lampard & Gerrard. To all Three Lions fans, let's have faith!