Tonight (Wednesday) sees another friendly between bitter rivals England v Germany. But what is the point?

The Premier League has only just started, as have many other leagues around Europe, such as La Liga in Spain, Le Championat in France and the Belgian Jupiler League. So why do we want to see friendly games played between nations? Isn't club football far more exciting?

Sadly, there is more passion shown by many players for their clubs than  for their national team. Maybe the loyalty to club over country is down to who pays the wages.

'I will look forward to the Premier League matches at the weekend with baited breath. However, Coronation Street seems more appealing than England v Germany tonight'


The amount of injuries both teams have made reduces tonight's game effectively to an England B v Germany B match. Why risk more players getting injured before the new season is three weeks old? No one wants to see a poor manager such as Steve McClaren swapping players every five minutes and changing his tactics after every pass.

OK,  there are crucial qualifying matches coming up for both countries but is it really going to be beneficial for them to play this game? The team will change so many times before the next match, anyway. And just think how many other Premier League players will be playing friendlies all over the world this week - and how many will come back with a 'slight knock'  or a 'bruised ankle' on Saturday. Lots, is the answer. And you know if it's one of your team's players you will be gutted.

Club football is more exciting and passionate than national football unless it's played at a big tournament like the Euro Championships or World Cup.  I will look forward to the Premier League matches at the weekend with baited breath. However, Coronation Street seems more appealing than England v Germany tonight!.

Look at how Blackburn's David Bentley has been punished for opting out of  the England Under-21 team this summer. He's now been left out of the England squad and he's one of our brightest prospects. Ridiculous! What is McClaren thinking?

The only good thing that could come out tonight's match is if England get thrashed by the Germans and McClaren gets the boot. That would be worth it!

Club football is more important than friendlies. Welcome back, Premier League!