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sport">Despite the gigantic victory, it is not all hosanna among the critics, although the criticism is not so much aimed at the England team. “In this way, the love for international football cools quickly, with the exception of the big tournaments,” says former top striker of The Three Lions and today TV analyst Michael Owen. “And I think that applies to a lot of people. Half of these matches are completely pointless. A restructuring is needed.”
sport">Fellow analyst Roy Keane admitted that he especially felt sorry for San Marino, which in a group with a slightly larger football dwarf Andorra lost all ten matches and had to concede no fewer than 46 goals. Scoring did it once. “They come up short in every aspect of the game. They shouldn’t even be on the same field as England,” said the Irishman. “What do you have to say as a coach before the match? “Come on guys, we can do it!” To be beaten like that every time must also be very bad for them.”
sport">San Marino has never won a competitive international match in its history. However, more than 17.5 years ago, Liechtenstein was sidelined 1-0 in a friendly game. That is the only victory the country has ever booked.
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