THANK God that's all over. England's supporters can now start looking forward to games with a bit of bite. And boy have they earned it after sitting through a week of friendlies, climaxing in last night's deadlock against Belgium, lacking any sense of urgency.

Glenn Hoddle now gets down to business, sifting through this performance by a largely second-string side and the games that have gone before to decide on the 22 that will fly the flag in France. Despite the lack of entertainment, Hoddle insisted his side's last public outing before the group match against Tunisia on June 15 had been a worthwhile exercise. "We learnt quite a bit. In the first half we played a flat back four, straight across the back. The second half proved it's better with three across the back," said the national boss after missed penalties by Robert Lee and Les Ferdinand handed Belgium a shoot-out victory.

"We changed it around after the break and we had better options. My job is now to go away in the next few days, look at one or two positions, watch the video and in my own time look at who provides better cover. I'll come up with my 22 some time late Sunday night. I think we're on course, it's all about Tunisia next month. We'll be giving 110% in every department, I can assure you - not only to do well but to bring that World Cup back."