Another England

Tuned in to the England game this evening, as Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka were due to play.
I have to admit, England friendly matches can be somewhat boring - but tonight's game with Ghana was terrific - both sides having a go and plenty of meaty challenges as well.
Everton content: Jagielka clearly drew number 13 in the raffle on the team bus. First half, out of position at left centre back to accommodate Cahill, who can only play on the right. Second half, at right full back to accommodate Lescott. Okay - bit of a surprise here - Jags did not have a good night here.
As for Leighton Baines, first half was excellent going forward but second half the Ghana coach paid him the compliment of having him virtually man-marked when going forward.
Ashley Young had a productive match in midfield, showing guile and skill, although Wilshere produced little of value. Barry was combative and organised in a holding role, and Johnson had a decent half before being subbed.
I thought Ghana were worth a draw, and Leighton Baines was very good indeed.
And - here's a thing: an England side without Terry, Cole and Ferdinand [two serial shaggers and a drug test dude] played really well and entertained over 80,000 fans.
Over to you, Fabio.

Rio's back's buggered again

So - Rio Ferdinand's back's knackered again.
Bit of a shame that, as he has just been made England Captain.

And he has already missed shed loads of games this season.

Still, Fabioca, my italian relative, has the ideal solution readily at hand. Phil Jagielka will be playing his first football for along time during the next week, and by the end of the season will be fit as a fiddle.

He doesn't have a dodgy back.

And he will turn up for the drugs tests, too.

Win, Win, Fabioca Pellow - Sorted!