The Key Man
‘IF the Australian cricket team are not exactly quaking in their size fives, they should begin to realise that England are on the up.
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In the six shooters, the Mail pays tribute to Michael Vaughans men who have now won six Test matches on the trot, so emulating the achievements of Peter Mays side of 1958.
It also pays a special tribute to Robert Key, the England batsman whose keep-fit regime involves eating fatty foods and smoking fags.
Theres even a nice shot of Key – whose unbeaten 93 was instrumental in Englands win mocking West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards.
Even a couple of years ago, such a sight would have been unthinkable – and if it had have occurred, it would have been swiftly followed by the England players comeuppance via a bouncer to the head.
But now its done with relish, backed by the well-founded belief that England are a class outfit who fear nothing.
Its a bit like the attitude that invades the England football camp just before a big tournament.
Theres David Beckham telling us how England are scared of no-one and are on track to win the cup. And then along comes a team to prove him utterly wrong.
Today, Dave, unabashed by speaking nonsense in the past, tells the Sun that he believes Sven Goran Erikssons reign as England manager is in trouble.
This is Daves inside news the same news everyone outside the England camp has known for some time.
But Dave was never the sharpest tool in the box and, if he says the knives will be out for Sven should England fail in next months World Cup qualifiers against Austria and Poland, we wonder if they will be sharper than his insights.
But while Beckham flounders in his bid to recapture his once perfect image, the Mirror spots a rising star.
Over in Athens, its not all doom and gloom, as the paper watches 17-year-old lightweight boxer Amir Kahn beat Greek Marios Kaperonis in his opening bout.
And be hailed as Britains best ever boxing prospect.
So, lets get behind Khan. And lets cheer on the England cricket team.
We need some winners – and something more inspiring than David Beckham and the pathetic Eriksson…’
Posted: 17th, August 2004 | In: Back pages Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
