Winger Pennant, whose big-money move from Notts County last year
caused such a fuss, had also impressed in the other match, a draw
with France. And against Argentina, Spicer was highly influential in the
centre of midfield.

So don't despair too much at the imminent losses of the likes of Stephen Hughes
and Michael Black. The Brady bunch have yet to come of age.

Meanwhile, Nelson Vivas gave away a penalty for the first goal
in the grown-up Argentina's loss at home to Colombia. He was
subsequently substituted thus missing Colombia's other 2 goals.
Martin Palermo missed an extraordinary 3 penalties for Argentina. To step
up for the third shows that he does at least have balls, although possibly no
longer if the Argentine fans got hold of him.

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