and 2014 World Cups before failing dismally at the latter. But a lack of real quality in the age group below, particularly in defence, has left Vahid Halilhodzic with a number of dilemmas. Performances in qualifying have been unconvincing, with one or two experienced names expressing doubts over the new tactical direction. A more optimistic interpretation would be to say that the margin of victory over Thailand or Iraq is of secondary importance if Halilhodzic can gradually instil the kind of tenacity and discipline which characterised his Algeria side in 2014. Japan remain heavily reliant on Maya Yoshida and the 33-year-old Makoto Hasebe, who performs admirably in defence for Eintracht Frankfurt but leads his country from the base of midfield.Hiroshi Kiyotake endured a tough spell with Sevilla whilespeaks volumes.

Anonymous-Actually Obama uses the words "Me" and "I" all the time. In his speech to the International Olympic Committee trying (unsuccesfully) to grant the Olympics to Chicago, he used those words dozens of times. In his announcement of the liquidation of Bin Laden, he also used them many times. In comparison, the hated President Bush, in HIS annoucement of the capture of Saddam Hussein, never referred to himself, only to those who carried out the operation. I guess the leader of the collective is allowed to build up a Stalinistic "cult of the personality" around himself, along with breaking down everyone else's individuality.