I know the Golden Generation may have failed in many people's eyes because of the talent we had but if you look at our peak years it's all down to luck and circumstance - France 98 - Beckham sent off for kicking Simeone, lose on pens , why is batty taking a pen? Shame because I thought Hoddle was the best manager we've had since Sir Bobby. 2002 in Japan, lose to Brazil 2-1 due to a freak FK by Ronaldinho. 2006 - Germany - lose to Portugal on pens Rooney gets played by Ronaldo and sent off. 2010 - South Africa - Phuck up the group by drawing with USA and Algeria but face Germany in last 16 - Lampard ghost goal when 2-1 down before goal line technology. We just seem to go out for any stupid reason since Maradonna in 86. But Southgate really bottled that Croatia game.