joe cole celebrating his ass kicking goal in england's 4-nil thumping of north ireland. take that sven: no more bench for joseph.

Henry after missing a penalty (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

england v. north ireland

it won't be a classic, but i will spend the wee hours with some friends, drinking beer way before it is socially acceptable, cheering and being a freak, and imbibing in the beautiful game.

that is a great day in my world.

p.s. my son, one year old and two days, started kicking the ball like a master. he's already got better footwork than his dad.