Postpublished at 01:01 British Summer Time 8 June 2014
So this time next week England's opening game at the World Cup against Italy will be over. That is if play is not suspended for thunder and lightning, of course. England head for Brazil without a win in two games but with a squad desperate to make an impression in Brazil. Will it be a happy tournament for Roy Hodgson and his players? We're about to find out. Don't miss a kick with BBC Sport.