Where we are is lightyears behind Argentina, Portugal, Spain, France and Germany. (And a lap or two behind a fair few others). They are now refining their systems and coming up with plans B, C and D. We have a manager who has a decent track record and is a good tactician who seems to be falling straight into the trap of a ponderous, risk-free England. We might have a plan A if he pulls a serious rabbit out of a small hat but it’s risible how off the pace we are in terms of international football.