Britains Euro dreams

Only a couple of weeks ago, it looked so likely that Northern Ireland (well geographically they are there) and Scotland have brilliant chances to make it to the Euro 2008. And England was picking up so many crucial 3-0 wins, suddenly many feel that the universe was working alright after all.

Then Spain picked up points, and David Healy can't carry the team on his own, so it was up to England and Scotland.

Well, until last night, it still looks bright for both teams. Until England lost 2-1 to Russia and Scotland lost to Georgia 2-0. Off all countries. No disrespect to Georgia, but after taking all 6 out of 6 points from France and is tipped to knock out either one of the World Cup finalist, losing to Georgia is just well, a nightmare. If Scotland does make it through what seems to be an unlikely task now, 50 years down the road, someone might just make a movie out of this.

England's fortunes were not looking good either. They might be ahead of Russia in the tables, but bear in mind, Russia has one game in hand, and could easily overtake England if they win their last 2 fixtures.

It could be a British-less competition next year.