Preview: England vs. Ecuador

June 25th, 2006 | by: WC Bob |

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Ecuador vs. England, Stuttgart, 17:00 CET
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THE BIG PICTURE
England advanced to the round of 16 in less than stellar fashion. The Three Lions did notch a couple of wins and a draw, but at times looked like a mortal team. None of that matters know that they are in the knockout stage. They will be without Michael Owen who has been lost for the tournament with an injury. England’s opponent, Ecuador, is one of the surprise teams still alive. The South American side was very impressive in its first two matches before getting fielding a less than first team side that got drubbed by Germany. This game should feature a contrast in style and will be played in some extreme summer heat.

Teams: Likely formation; shirt numbers; name, caps, goals, coach

England (4-4-2): 1-Paul Robinson (24-0); 15-Jamie Carragher (27-0), 5-Rio Ferdinand (50-1), 6-John Terry (27-1), 3-Ashley Cole (49-0); 7-David Beckham (92-16), 8-Frank Lampard (43-11), 4-Steven Gerrard (45-9), 11-Joe Cole (35-6); 21-Peter Crouch (10-6), 9-Wayne Rooney (31-11) Coach: Sven-Goran Eriksson

Ecuador (4-4-2): 12-Cristian Mora (11-0); 4-Ulises de la Cruz (87-5), 3-Ivan Hurtado (132-5), 17-Giovanny Espinoza (59-2), 18-Neicer Reasco (33-0); 8-Edison Mendez (67-10), 20-Edwin Tenorio (71-0), 14-Segundo Castillo (13-1), 16-Luis Antonio Valencia (20-3); 11-Agustin Delgado (70-31), 21-Carlos Tenorio (31-7) Coach: Luis Fernando Suarez

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Ecuador

In Ecuador, Tuesday the 13th is considered a very unlucky day

Quito, Ecuador is said to have the most pleasant climate in the world. It is called the ‘Land of Eternal Spring.’ The temperature rarely drops below 46 degrees Fahrenheit during the night, or exceed 72 degrees Fahrenheit during the day.

The coastal town of Picoaza, Ecuador, was in the midst of a very boring election campaign when a foot deodorant manufacturer came out with the slogan “VOTE FOR ANY CANDIDATE, BUT IF YOU WANT WELL-BEING AND HYGIENE, VOTE FOR PULVAPIES.” Then on the eve of the voting, a leaflet reading: “FOR MAYOR: HONORABLE PULVAPIES” was widely distributed. In one of the great embarrassments of democracy, the voters of Picoaza elected the foot powder by a clear majority; Pulvapies also ran well in outlying districts.

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England

England have only been eliminated from the knockout stage of the World Cup by other winners of the tournament. They won the World Cup in 1966 and were fourth in 1990.

No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.

In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak.

Topless saleswomen are legal in Liverpool, England, but only in tropical fish stores.

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