Was it just me

[bluecollar2]

Or did the exchange between Ian Wright and Alexi Dallas look a little heated during this morning's post England- Panama match?

I think Wright might have found a way to get under Lallas' skin...

Maybe rubbing in the fact that Panama qualified over the USA?

[3catwoman3]

1. I had it on but wan't paying real close attention.

I did notice that Lalas' voice was up a few notches.

On a semi-related note, I have been thinking, for a while, that since there has been the Women's World Cup since 1991, "the" World Cup should henceforth be called The Men's World Cup.

[T_i_B]

2. Happily, Ian Wright isn't on the BBC team

Can't stand him at all.

Mind you, Panama were dreadful, and that does make you wonder how poor USA were to fail to qualify ahead of them.

[Ron Obvious]

3. It's hard to imagine how the US could finish behind this abject Panama team.

I know, CONCACAF referees let them get away with all sorts of antics, but this Panama side are worse than Saudi Arabia I think. I can't say I feel any sympathy for them either, as I'm just glad there weren't any red cards or injuries. Probably because Panama gave up hope early.

As to your question, I was also watching BBC coverage which has been pretty decent.

ETA: Sadly Ian Wright is indeed on the ITV panel. I never understood what he's supposed to add either.