Yes, which is why the refereeing at this World Cup has seemed especially frustrating for me to watch. I just said I like to watch physical football. But there are far too many "dirty" players now, not in the physical sense, but in the "Hey, he fouled me ref, you should book him."

That's why I always admire the likes of Gerrard and Terry, who rarely stay down after a tackle. Paul Scholes was the same. It's just, "Right, I've been fouled, but I have to get up and play on." No grudges.


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