I listened to a very interesting theory from one Journo the other day that pointed to every World Cup winner since 94 having the best full backs at the Tournament. Having looked at Johnson and Cole we have two excellent attacking fullbacks one of which is exceptional tracking back and in the tackle. Johnson can be caught exposed but going forward is creative, direct and can even get you a goal or two. The only other team that has outstanding fullbacks is Brazil with Maicon and Dani Alves.
Now I am not going to try and tell you all that this what the World Cup is won and lost on but its an interesting theory and the evidence is there for all to see.
Too much emphasis is placed on individual players and it simply isn't that kind of a competition any more. The days of someone like Maradona winning almost single handedly are long gone. We have strength, we have depth, we have the backroom staff, we have the wily old fox manager whom no player is bigger..........but most importantly........
WE HAVE THE BLOODY FULLBACKS