Unfortunately Scotland did not qualify. Shame because they are an entertaining side.

I shall try and see as many games as I can. Luckily for me I can watch live when I get home from work.

I see the USA is playing the Czech Republic on Monday. Good luck, they're pretty good.

I seem to remember seeing the USA playing in the last world cup and they were pretty handy. And 'cos they were underdogs the crowds really got behind them. Great to see.

On another point about 'American' sports though. You seem to have 'World' championships for american football and baseball, but what other countries compete in them? I'm not having a dig, I genuinely don't know.

I do agree however that if you are going to run about with the ball in your hands, you should try it without all the size enhancement.

Cricket is OK, but some test matches go on for weeks, not days!