WHY does everyone seem to think Argentina are going to be such tough opponents for England at the World Cup.

When was the last time anyone saw them play? I saw them against England two years ago and Emile Heskey tore them to bits, although the game finished 0-0.

At France '98 they were lucky to get a draw against us, despite our having ten men for the majority of the game.

Sure they have big names - Veron and Crespo, but we have our own.

And while we have young lads such as Joe Cole and Kieron Dyer and Darius Vassell they needs yesterday's men like Gabriel Batistuta and Claudio Cannigia.

The Argies will be strong, but they will be just as scared of England as we apparently are of them.

F. Thatcher

Astley Bridge