[mad=dog]

Well as my location indicate I am from Denmark. We've just finished playing an interesting test match with each other. I think it is safe to say that England played a good first half where you dominated the play and had good possesion - and a completely abysmal second half where you got annihilated.
In such a case it is tempting to base everything on the partial success, but that will not bring improvements about. I would love to indulge myself in euphoria over the second half, but I tend to think we need to look at the first to see where we have our weakness'. The same (with reversed halfs) should be true for England.
The midfield does seem to be the rotten apple. IMHO Sven has made the passing play too continential. This in turn seems to me to leave a gap in the midfields ability to aid the defense (and occationally also in bringing the ball forward). An opponent with fast pace and passing can walk through far easier than they ought to.
I think you need a strong defensive midfielder much like our own Gravesen and Helveg.
Unfortunately I haven't been able to watch Premier League for some time now so I cannot tell where your talent is on this field. I recommend someone of age, but with a long term potential on the spot.
I really hope you are able to play up to your best. It's usually spectacular football when you do. Even if you happen to be at the recieving end (WC 2002 - ouch).