So far so good! England are currently, and perhaps unexpectedly, doing themselves proud in the Euro 2012 football competition. Having drawn with France and just beaten Sweden, they now sit joint-top in their group and need just one point from their next game against Ukraine to progress to the knock-out stages.
There's always a worry with England that they will succumb to nerves or pressure and fail to live up to their significant potential. The World Cup 2010 campaign was a prime example of this - by and large there seemed to be a complete lack of belief, and it appeared as though many players were disenchanted and complacent.
Now, though, England are playing well. A number of injuries has brought forth a wealth of new and fresh talent and the players seem to be once again confident in their abilities. There's no shortage of talent, it's more the case that the players can't seem to tap this reserve.
Whatever happens during Euro 2012, England are playing with their hearts and for this they should be applauded. After all, trying your best is all anyone can ever ask of you. It doesn't really matter if England get knocked out so long as the players give their all. Mind you, lifting the cup wouldn't be all that bad either...
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