The omens are not exactly good with England having played so poorly in their opening two World Cup games ... all attention will therefore be on their final group game against Slovenia. On paper, they should secure progression into the Round Of 16 ... but then, on paper they should have won against USA & Algeria. With the form book out of the window, it's sink or swim for England ... so the question here is, will England make it through to the Round Of 16?Using the Merlin Tarot ... and five apparently randomly chosen images commencing with The Blasted Tower as the significator. A card showing total change. The remaining four images are all from the Suit of Fishes ... 5 of Fishes (Sorrow); 4 of Fishes (Joy); 3 of Fishes (Affection) and 8 of Fishes (Excitement). There is no clear answer here ... with perhaps the only clue that of the Blasted Tower. First impression appears to be that of disaster and disappointment. However, it is a card of imminent change. England have played poorly ... does this mean they will play the opposite? The 4 Fishes cards confirm a game of great emotion ... great ups and downs ranging from excitement to joy to affection to sorrow. Sorrow could mean England falling behind to a Slovenia goal? Excitement may refer to the early stages of the game. Joy may indicate the end result ... is this wishful thinking? With affection refering to the England squad being back in the good books for progressing? (Copyright Matthew James)
