Uruguay 2—1 England, ITV 8pm.

I love the World Cup. Simple match report. Rooney is not Suarez. England have a dog’s chance. Gerard, like Cassilis has been guilty of big game errors (think of his pass back that cost Liverpool the league). Here he missed an easy defensive header. Suarez didn’t miss the goal. Two goals of exquisite beauty. One a header. Suarez, Suarez, even a half-fit Suarez, is the top man. Rooney tap in. He peaked too early, three World Cups ago. Scholes was right. Twenty minutes in Joe Hart flings the ball out to Henderson. He has the opportunity to go forward, but brings the ball back. Not good enough. Never good enough. Is this England’s best? Time to bring on the boys. Sterling looks good. Sturridge has the capacity to surprise opponents.  Wellbeck is not a winger.  He’s not even a Man United regular and they finished about eighth in the Premier League. But let’s not forget, Rooney is not Suarez.