Montenegro vs England Live: 5 Reasons Why It's So Important

3. England Needs To Be Top Dog

Just like Montenegro needs a signature win, England needs to avoid ugly losses. Champions Statue England prides itself on being a top-flight squad, if not the team to beat all teams. Any loss to a team not named Spain, Italy, Germany, Netherlands, or France is an insult. Draws happen and can be acceptable given certain circumstances. But a loss to Montenegro, a new team that has yet to establish it's presence on the global scene, would result in fingers pointing at players and managers alike. Midway through the group stage in 2013 is not when you want your 2014 worries to begin.
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