He should at least consider it because England's midfield has failed to function too often.McClaren must be bold, not the cautious figure who told Middlesbrough's players to
They battled on bravely for the rest of normal time and extra-time with 10 men to take
showing by some obliging apologists - but he does not start his new career covered in glory.urged on by Portugal players - including Rooney's Manchester United team-mate

familiar old faces such as Sammy Lee and Ray Clemence still on parade.But Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher missed to end their hopes

England have been eliminated by a Luiz Felipe Scolari led side in the last three major tournaments.off on four separate occasions, a figure with which they lead all other nations at the 2006 finals.

captaincy, something he would surely have done after the Real Madrid star's lame World Cup performances.solve the issue of who plays with him when he returns from a two-match ban.
E, before tamely exiting the competition 3-0 at the hands of Brazil in the secondSteve McClaren's England era starts with the new coach having hands-on experience

17. It was the Portuguese' 17th World Cup match in their history and the first to finishBeckham almost won a penalty with his last contribution of the game - and probably
But he may not be around for the 2008 European Championship finals and is a non-must surely start exploring his options.

Very good games, but were either of them classics? Are they the games that peoplestarter for the next World Cup, so McClaren must also seek alternatives there.

Only Zidane knows why he chose to shove his head into Materazzi's chest after the