"...It Could be Sweden in the Semi-Final."

Here we go then for England's quarter final with Portugal.

Let's hope we avoid a repeat of the first time the sides met in 1947, England won 10-0.

My predicition is an England victory Fizz also thinks England will triumph by 3 goals to 1, though hopes Rooney gets sent off and Portugal jam it.
The last time that England beat Portugal was in April 98 when they won 3-0 at Wembley.

The last competitive game between the nations was 4 years ago at Euro 2000 when Portugal came from two goals down to win 3-2.

This is the last match I can stand to see England win. The media will become unbearable in the next couple of days and all sorts of people who have no interest in football will suddenly be loudly blathering about 3 lions. It'll be excruciating if they make it to the semis. I can't comprehend what it'll be like if they make the final.

While watching the game make a note of how many cliches the commentators use.