Italia!!!!!

Wow What a game!!!
Italy thrashed Germany 4-1 in the pre world cup friendly, in Florence, thanks to goals from Gilardino, Toni, de Rossi and the ever present del Piero. This was a morale boosting win for the Italians and I seriously hope they win the cup at least now - after '82! If they can maintain their form and stay away from any serious injuries, then, the main title contenders better take a look at us!

In the other games, England edged out Uruguay, thanks to a Joe Cole winner late in the closing stages. The match looked set for a draw after Crouch had equalised Pouso's opener. But England had other ideas and Cole's 90th minute winner made the Anfield crowd bring down the roof!

Holland still maintained their form by edging out Ecuador with Kuyt finding the back of the net and A fortunate first half goal was enough to give Brazil victory over Russia, in Moscow.

There were a couple of shocks as well, with Argentina losing out to Croatia, with Simic scoring the only goal and France's unbeaten run coming to a tame end. 2-1, against Slovakia.