England's best foot

In only her second competitive game under new coach Fabio Capello, the English national football team has drawn second blood. Croatia ended England's dream for excitement at the Euro 2008 soccer fiesta. Today, Croatia suffered as young Theo Walcott, relishing the confidence Capello reposed in him by playing him from the start instead of a more experienced David Beckham, slotted in three past the Croatian goalie.

Having been robbed of one man, due to an elbow that drew blood off the face of Joe Cole, the Croatians could have had it in their minds that Capello's men were not going to allow the pre-Euro 2008 events repeat themselves. The discipline on display from the English team also removed any doubts even the most pessimistic English fan could have nurtured going into this Wednesday encouter. A 4-1 scoreline, only yesterday, seemed far-fetched. Today, THIS English team can do no wrong . . . 

There's no point stating the obvious. Capello, it might be early days yet to say this, seems to know what he's doing. He's actually putting his best foot forward, that's what . . . right?