England played a World Cup qualifier against Ukraine yesterday and it ended in a draw.
England are still at the top of the table despite getting this draw and qualification to the World Cup is still very much in England's hands.
This was always going to be tough away match for England. What doesn't help matters is the lack of strength and depth in the squad.
Roy Hodgson chose to go with experience and some up and coming players like Rickie Lambert who plays for Southampton.
It was a gamble that enabled England to get a draw over a much more established and experienced team like the Ukraine.
The England 's subs bench was also filled with lots of up and coming players. There was only about two or three players on that subs bench that could have made a difference like Ashley Young , Jermaine Defoe and Michael Carrick.
Roy Hodgson chose to bring on Ashley Young who made little impact on the score line.
The next two qualifiers in October are going to be huge for England. Hopefully Roy will have a better selection of players to pick from.
Although qualifying is still very much in England's hands it is going to be a real challenge. I still wish Rio Ferdinand and John Terry were still playing for England.
Yes qualification can be achieved with these current players but it going to require an amazing effort from the eleven players picked.
I hope England qualifies as anybody who supports them desperately wants to see them at Brazil 2014.