The thing is, it's not really the players fault that they earn extortionate amounts of money. I put it to every one of you that if you were offered that cash to do your job then u would take it. Also, it's not the players fault if their clubs pull them out of friendlies, they pay the wages. And thirdly, I can't say I have ever seen an England game and thought, Johnny Cashbag there isn't playing very well, it must be because he earns a disgusting amount and he has no national pride? Four. It's not the players fault that the games aren't on terrestrial TV, blame Murdoch.
And what exactly is self glorification? Wanting to be the best player in your given position and wanting the adulation of thousands? THATS THEIR JOB!
I just don't get it. Yeah ok, Ashley Cole cheated on the lovely Cheryl. He's a grade one bell end just for that in my eyes, but it doesn't mean he doesn't want to win the World Cup. Rio Ferdinand owns a restaurant. Ok, he's flush with cash and it's a good investment, doesn't mean he ever gave less than 100% for England. Wayne Rooney has had a hair transplant. He doesn't like being bald and can afford it. He doesn't :censored: out of heading the ball though?
Come on fellas, I don't think it's the players that are lacking in national pride. I think it's the fans.