Just saw this satirical article about the American take-up of World Cup fever over at the Onion and it made me laugh... This was written following the abominable display by the team in the first phase of the group stages against the Czech Republic. Last night's encounter with Italy was almost like we had a totally different team out on the pitch. Very nervy affair with plenty of drama! How about that elbow by De Rossi eh? I watched the game at a pub on the Kings Road in Chelsea along with a very large group of Americans - most of whom were from Texas and had gathered there via the University of Texas alumni group -- so we had a boisterous atmosphere for the match.... I don't know how much the folks back in the States are following events but at the very least there is an enthusiastic core of support here in London!