I had a great time in England, visiting my parents and catching as much of the World Cup as was reasonable. On Tuesday night we watched England as they managed a draw against Sweden to finish the first round at the top of their group, ensuring a second round match-up against Ecuador on Sunday. I'll be watching that one back in the U.S., since I flew back yesterday, and although I'll enjoy it, it won't be quite the same as watching the game back in England. Despite his reputation, David Beckham hasn't really been pulling his weight in my opinion. Nevertheless, there have been a few moments of that wonderful Beckham touch, such as the one that led to the very first goal in England's first game against Paraguay.
For those of you unfamiliar with Beckham's specialty, it is the perfectly weighted curving ball, sometimes used as a direct shot ...
