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Hahaha @Garacesh they tickled me! For everyone else: "Although what I do know is about that huge brawl that happened in the England changing rooms. Frank got lamped 'ard. Luke Shaw the whole thing and said Chris couldn't stop Smalling. Wilshire not win with this display of 'teamwork'!"

I think it being the host makes a difference as well, much easier for people to start assuming foul play. I'm actually quite hopeful. I don't know whether it's my World Cup excitement talking but I have a feeling that they could surprise us. Even if they don't, I'd much rather see us not do well with a young team than us not doing well with the old guard. Definitely a step in the right direction whatever the outcome. I will have everything crossed tomorrow!

I don't blame them!

Take a guess! Still hoping for some outlandish score predictions! 8-2 anyone? As for the penalty... I appreciate that refs have a split second to make a decision etc. but literally everyone I've spoken to, whatever team they were supporting/had bets on didn't think that should have been a penalty. Do love a contentious decision now and then though (when it doesn't effect my team, of course ), keeps things interesting!

So what did everyone think of the opening ceremony and the first match? Was it a penalty? Should that Croatia goal have counted?

The opening ceremony was so bad that it was awkward to watch.

Haha, alright Mr. Stream of (Admittedly Chuckle Inducing) Anti-England jokes! Favourite last two:Oxo are bringing out a new cube with white foil and a red cross on it. It crumbles under pressure and will be called laughing stock.David Blaine is reportedly furious after England crashed out of the World Cup - his record of doing absolutely nothing in a box for 42 days was broken by Wayne Rooney.

Anyone with some outlandish predictions? Go on, be brave!

Less than 48 hours to enter our World Cup competition be in for a chance to win a ASUS ME173 or a Samsung ATIV Tab 3! Bonus appreciation for football related jokes and puns!

We have a Samsung one and absolutely love it.

Anyone at all? May be willing to throw in a complimentary packet of biscuits for your trouble.

Always joked with one of my friends that she probably belongs to the postman because she looks so little like her folks and her siblings. Hmmmmm.

Hehe! What an awesome way to spend a few boring hours!

Really interesting idea!

So long as you're feeding him well!

I thought we were keeping that on the down low so you weren't flooded with people wanting betting advice.

Filming is far too good for him to have done it without some decent kit. Either that or I just have alarmingly wobbly hands. Did really tickle me though.

Two jokes that filled the office with chuckles from @nephilim The England team visited an orphanage in Rio today. “It’s heartbreaking to see their sad faces with no hope” said Pablo, age 6. Steven Gerrard reveals that England are preparing for world cup penalty shootouts by practising shaking their heads while looking dejected

Nothing outrageous as of yet. Best pun/joke to date though courtesy of @JamesBanks7: [News Report] In an effort to win this years world cup England's manager Roy Hodgson has stated all his players will now play with a Brazilian style; in other reports sales of razors have mysteriously soared in the weeks leading up to the world cup... Still chuckling to myself!

Thank you, keep 'em coming guys!

Oooo rush of entries there. Thanks everyone and best of luck!

Prize for the hat-trick has been confirmed as a Samsung Ativ Tab 3! I am jealous. Very tempted to get one for myself. Could you also please make it VERY clear when you email me your score predictions in terms of which team gets which score. I am football literate/not a numpty, just making sure that my behind is covered and there can be no situations as follows: "I said 7-1 and I was right!" "Yes but you (stupidly) said 7-1 England not 7-1 Brazil." "I didn't specify actually!" So if you could pretend you're talking to an idiot, that would be fantastic!

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Brain fart.

It all starts today! Fancy putting your England predictions to the test?