Wayne Boo-ney

So, another disappointment for England at this World Cup. An abstract performance from a side fancied before the tournament started.

A nil-nil draw with Algeria leaves Fabio Capello's men on the verge of something no one considered before the squad flew to South Africa. But now we must ponder a first round exit in, what still is, a very easy looking group.

More worrying for England was the lack of intent, passion and presence of their talisman Wayne Rooney. Recently, we in the media have pointed the finger at the Manchester United striker for being too aggressive, too pumped up. But tonight in Cape Town, he looked disinterested, woefully short of form and, to generate further concern, towards the end of the game injured.

England fans have shown their displeasure with the performance, including inside the Cape Town Stadium. The boos at the end of the match can't do the England team any favours, but Rooney's reaction to this is an indication of his mentality.

Rooney turned to the camera at the end of the game and sarcastically uttered "It's nice to be booed by you own fans". Quite right Wazza. But these are the same fans that have travelled half way across the world to support their side. And so far in this World Cup, the players paid so much to do their job have failed to turn up.

England expects. And maybe too much. But the time has come for a display those England fans, and all us England fans, deserve.