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In the days that followed Englands qualification for germany 2006, Sven Goran- Eriksson, wayne Rooney and Michael Owen all said that they think england can win the World cup. But, in my humble opinion yet again, although they have some highly talented and gifted players, I doubt they have a good enough team to do it. look back at england s overall performances throughout the 2006 World cup qualifying campaign and you can see just what the team lacks, and why england will not win the World cup next year. A great team is built not just with technical ability (of which england have absolutely loads), fame and fortune but also passion, teamwork, commitment, tactics and personality, (all of which england desperately lacks).

You look back at the england cricket teams success in the summer and you see all of those factors mentioned above. I may not be the most ardent follower of the sport but I think Im right in saying england actually only have a couple of player in the world rankings for batting and bowling, however as a team they are formidable. Michael Vaughans intelligence, calm head and Quiet but effective leadership and Andrew Flintoffs inspiration are the keys. But you can look around at the raw passion of Simon Jones, flamboyance of Kevin Pietersen, honest workmanship of Ashley Giles and you see the way the team is built.

They played with so much strength oh character. Every time they fell behind or lost wickets certain players would step up for their team and do something special, which could be anyone at different times. look through the england football team and youll find arrogant, self-interested individuals with all the personality of a wet fish almost to a man. These guys dont look like theyre playing for england for love or passion of the game or their country. They seem to be playing for their profile as footballers, and the next big sponsorship deal. Passion isnt about spitting anger and diving in for tackles the way Rooney and David Beckham respectively tend to do. It isnt about getting sent off as it lets your team mates and your country down.

No, passion is about running so hard, you are playing as both full-back and wide midfielder the way Cafu and Roberto Carlos did when their star player was sent off in 2002 against england. I can picture it if Svens lot were to win the World cup. I see Beckham striking a pose with the trophy, sticking out his chest and allowing a lock of his hair to fall across his face, Frank Lampard and john Terry grinning behind him, Ashley Cole and Rio Ferdinand in the background on their mobiles to their agents demanding pay-rises com-mensurate with winning the tournament. To cut a long story short, if england wins the 2006 World cup, Ill run semi-nude around the Merdeka Square on the next rainy day after the tournament, if, the authorities allow it of course.

Indeed, the sizzling summer season promises a lot of exciting surprises, but mostly for people who are in constant look out for it. It is that time of the year when we need to pull out from our wardrobe those trunks and bikinis to serve their purpose of making us look good while having fun under the sun. But wait, you still don't have a great location where you can build sand castles on? If you're after a mix of fine Morocco accommodation and alluring white-sand resorts, then hit Agadir hotels and beaches. The Agadir hotels and beaches are waiting to fulfill your dream of a perfect summer getaway!

However, once booked at one of the many Agadir hotels near the city's fantastic shoreline, don't just satisfy yourself with building sand castles and soaking up under the sun. Instead, look for better ways to spice-up your stay in this bewitching southwestern Moroccan city. Below are three terrific things to do in Agadir that can lead to a perfect summer vacation:

1.ride the Agadir waves

The coastline surrounding Morocco's Agadir area is brimming with great spots where you can ride your surfboards on. In 2006, the Agadir shores played host to great surfing talents such as Billabong's WCT professionals Taj Burrows and Shaun Cansdell. The world-class surfing conditions found in the coastline of Agadir draw many surfing fanatics, especially during summer when small waves are around. These mild waves are perfect for beginners targeting a pro title someday or just wanting to have fun. Traveling with no surfboard on hand? Do not worry. Some Agadir hotels offer surfing facilities that you can avail anytime you can't resist to ride the tempting Agadir waves.

2.Go to the New Talbourjt and chow

Travelers who are running low on budget but still long to have sumptuous meal while enjoying summer at Agadir, have no fear. The New Talbourjt's restaurants are there to save your grumbling stomachs from hunger. For as low as 35 dirhams, you can get a pleasant meal that is enough to get you ready for more fun under the sun. Many travelers in Morocco can't help but come back to New Talbourjt because of the sumptuous meals served before them that cost very little. Although the restaurants in this food haven serve mostly Moroccan cuisines, you can also spot french and other European dishes that cater to Western customers. This is a good option for travelers who want to go out of their Agadir hotels and grab delicious food at half the price they pay at the hotel's in-house restaurants.

3. Visit the Valley of the Birds

If you bring along kids in your travels and you also want to enjoy their stay in Agadir, then head straight to the Valley of the Birds. More popularly known in the city as the Valle des Oiseaux, this town zoo hosts a number of interesting fauna ranging from exotic birds to adorable mammals like llamas. Again, if you are tight in budget yet craving for a summer vacation filled with thrills and frills, then the Valle des Oiseaux is the perfect attraction to explore. The entrance fee to this small zoo is about three dirhams for kids and five dirhams for adults. See, it won't definitely spoil your budget and can get your kids to do more than just building sand castles or playing Frisbee in the city beach. This Agadir attraction is just a few minutes ride from the Agadir beach proper, and if you're lucky enough to have booked in one of the strategically situated Agadir hotels, then you can get there faster.

Racquel Balao-as is an in-house writer for the online media company Intelligraph Corporation. She finds great pleasure in writing about her Morocco travel adventures. For more information on Agadir Hotels, visit http://www.morocco-emotions.com

Even if you've only been around golf for a short period of time, I'm sure you've heard the phrase "drive for show and putt for dough." It's become a golf cliche because of its inherent truth. People love watching and hitting a long drive but it's masterful putting that keeps your score low and helps pro players win golf tournaments. So how do you improve your putting and take strokes off your game?

Sure, it's fun to watch tiger hit long bombs off the tee, but it's Tiger's short game and putting prowess that keeps him head and shoulders above the rest of the players on the PGA tour. If you've watched tiger play awhile, you may have noticed that he's not the most accurate driver off the tee. But his putting more than makes up for it.

A lot of courses today don't make it too difficult to get on the green in regulation. But if you do, you'll most likely be facing quite a long putt, making it a challenge to two putt many holes. And if you consistently three putt, you can forget about ever posting a low score on the golf course.

So what golf putting tips can you use to leave that long putt close enough to the hole to give you a good chance of two putting?

1) You'll need a longer putting stroke from 40 feet away compared to a 5 or even 10 foot putt. In order to make this more natural, take a wider stance when you address the ball.

2) Visualize the putt. See if you can estimate the actual time the putt will take to reach the hole. Don't forget to visualize the speed and putt line of the ball as well.

3) Take this visualization and translate it into your putt stroke. Figure out how long a stroke you'll need to give the ball enough speed to reach the hole.

4) While putts inside 10 feet are crucial to your golf game, make sure to practice longer putts of 30 and 40 feet as well, every time you practice putting.

Use these golf putting tips for long putts to help you put your long putts closer to the hole on a more consistent basis. If you can do this, you'll cut down on your three puts and shave strokes off of your game. And you'll do it without improving any other aspect of your golf game.

Check out more free articles and golf tips for improving your golf game at http://www.golftipsmadeeasy.com where avid golfer and freelance writer Tim Hathaway writes about ways to improve your golf game.