The simple fact is that being a ref is very difficult. For one thing, the ball can quickly be moved to any part of the pitch and for another, everybody else on the pitch is younger and at elite fitness levels for their age.

Add to that that he doesn't have 360 degree vision and the players are constantly looking for ways to hoodwink him, it is impossible to get everything right. Even 50% would be a good hit rate.

With the associated delays, comprehensive video review is unworkable so the minimum effective solution is to have two more refs, each stationed in one half (preferably ahead of and looking back at play), to give a second perspective. Some might say that the guy on the line can help with this but he is stuck in a 2D world and is often at some distance from the action, so of much less use.

This is one of the most experianced refs in the business, he has Ref in champions leagues and performed well.Do not blame the Ref for a poor performance by England, I though Ukraine were the better team.Does Roy feel guilty by not selecting Crouch? There was loads of chances that would have been ideal for Crouch or Carrol,although he was injured.As an unbiased United fan Liverpool may regret letting Carrol go.

Pros...Gerrard passing was superb, Chamberlian looked confident, Defoe movement was good.

Cons...Cleverley is clearly another overrated young player, no holding player so England got counter attacked, Wellbeck and Cleverly had a" who can miss the most chances contest", Cleverley won that.

England is on a path to no where.

They certainly look different when they meet a decent team