SMILE?

So England have been stuffed in the Second Test - this may seem a little harsh, but ultimately true, there are certainly no bitten nails to be found.

Inevitably there will be the usual forore in the media about why this has happened, was MV tinkering too much? What has happened to our batting? Is it the fault of our inexperienced bowling attack etc. They all probably play a part - but I think it is this trying to be 11 angry mean men that is actually the problem.

A snarl, a glare, a pout, malicious words (not to mention jelly beans) just really shouldn't be our style. Or shouldn't be. BFG Tremlett trying to cause shockwaves with his aggression just doesn't wash as far as I can see, nor little old Cook (surely too young and sweet to be callous). So lets forget that tactic, it reminds me too much of London (the city where I live and love) but that at times is full of people who snarl, scowl and pout at you for being in the way - particularly on the tube. I am sure I am one of them too, but that doesn't make it right.

What everyone (England cricket team / people on the tube / me) is forgetting is that you can get much further with a smile. It is my mother (yes, she exists and is too a cricket fan) who taught me that you can actually get a long way, and away with a great deal with a cheesy cat grin*.

So this is my top tip for the Oval to England - stop these angry idiotic shenanigans and get back into The Supernaturals (now they were a cool band) way of thinking and just plain SMILE...

*Am sure there must be some survey or other proving that people are more inclined to help other who smile