10 Conclusions: England v Greece

1 It's great to see an England side without Sven Goran Eriksson in charge.

2 Steve McClaren's tactical flexibility was reassuring. Now we (and the players) know that just because we start a game 4-4-2, it doesn't mean we have to finish it that way.

3 The second half was a little too reminiscent of a Sven side sitting back on their lead, but we'll put that down to the time of the season.

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4 Worryingly, if Steve McClaren got rid of his island of quiffed hair (which he should) he would look like a ginger Sven.

5 What a start to his captaincy for John Terry (as predicted by our sister site Who Ate All The Pies).

6 Mark Lawrenson retains his ambition to become a Chuckle Brother as well as co-commentator. Exchange of the evening:
Jonathan Pearce: He was training in black stockings last night.
Mark Lawrenson: Not just black stockings I hope!

7 England looked slick, more comfortable on the ball and more willing to venture forward.

8 Rio Ferdinand looks much better with those horrible braids shaved off.

9 Owen Hargreaves has confirmed himself as an England starter with another great performance.

10 Peter Crouch is a legend. He could have scored three or four, is infuriating at times, but he is a likeable guy and you can't argue with his record of 10 goals in 12 games.

Rob