AndyNorthernSaints

They should have a penalty shoot out against Mexico tonight to practice in front of a big crowd.

Seeing as England only ever win a world cup under a Labour government ;-) England fail to win a game and get knocked out in the group stage. Rooney injured or sent off at some point for retaliating against rough treatment from opposition defenders. England player exposed in sex scandal by the Daily Mail and John Terry caught snorting cocaine the week before the finals begin. Italy to retain cup with defensive master class display with ten men and win on pens in final.

More than 165,000 UK nationals had emigrated last year by September. This year's yet-to-be published Brits Abroad report by the Institute for Public Policy Research will show most Britons now emigrating are highly skilled, although the net loss of such workers seems to be decreasing. Work, lifestyle and adventure are listed as the three main reasons for emigrating, although many of those moving for the latter two reasons will also be working. Lands of plenty South Australia Thriving on the back of a boom based on rich natural resources. Adelaide may lack the bright lights of Sydney or Melbourne but has an enviable quality of life. in a 2007 poll of the world's seventh- most liveable cities. , it remains inexpensive. Engineers, quantity surveyors and accountants in short supply. Climate: Mediterranean. Hot summers, cool to mild winter. Economic outlook: Holds a treasured triple-A credit rating. On course for a continued boom. Alberta, Canada Backwoods image but immigrants make up a large part of a rising population of 3.6 million. Bottom end of the labour market has tightened but skills go a long way. Need for police officers and health care professionals. Possibility of becoming a citizen within three years. UK credentials often readily accepted. Climate: Warm in summer, with cool evenings. Cold winters and heavy snowfall. Economic outlook: In a downturn but expected to rebound strongly next year on the back of oil prices and construction. Qatar Rapidly becoming the Gulf state of choice for expats seeking a quieter, family-orientated alternative to Dubai. Strong banking sector is pulling in financial workers. Though many expats prefer the more liberal environments of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where the employment laws are also less stringent, Qatar offers certainty. Climate: Hot and sunny every day and sweltering in summer. Rain is rare. Economic outlook: One of the fastest-growing countries in the region. Hamilton, New Zealand The butt of jokes from other Kiwis, this North Island city is becoming a popular choice. Pastoral farming, horse breeding and food processing are major industries. Some of NZ's best wines made here. Despite being in recession for 18 months, NZ has a skills shortages and is consistently rated by UK expats as the best place in the world to live in terms of quality of life, standard of living and costs. Climate: Temperate and damp. High rainfall. Warm summers. Economic outlook: A bit uncertain, but forecast for recovery this year.

One in six doctors and nurses and one in 10 teachers plan to move abroad amid fears of spending cuts and pay freezes in the public sector, a survey reveals today. An opinion poll shows that 16% of employees in the health sector and 12% of teachers say they will leave over the next five years – driven in part by deteriorating prospects in the public sector. A third of those who would move cited tax increases and another third cited better job prospects. Unions said Britain could be put in the absurd position of hiring staff from abroad to fill the gaps. "We have seen it in social work and health care where shortages have been filled by scouring the world for workers," said a Unison spokeswoman. Stephen Hughes, director of Foreign Currency Direct, which commissioned the poll, said the results were not surprising given the "prospect of wide ranging cuts in the public sector". Favoured destinations included New Zealand and Australia. The survey echoes warnings by experts that the scale of public sector cuts had been hidden during the election campaign and that there was deep unease in the ranks. Last month the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development said more than 500,000 public sector jobs could be cut in the next five years. The jobs cull – nearly 10% of the 5.8m public sector workforce – would dwarf anything in the election manifestos. The institute said it was unlikely that pay cuts and short-time working could achieve savings for the Treasury. Mike Emmott, the institute's employee adviser, said nearly 20% of public sector workers now thought they could lose their job compared with 7% a year ago. And almost 40% say their organisation is planning redundancies. In addition, public sector workers are braced for an end to generous final salary pensions, after the government said it would establish an independent review of their "long-term affordability". The coalition document spelled out that while existing rights would be protected, future retirement benefits were likely to be less generous. The decision is likely to amplify grievances among civil servants, who went on strike in March over efforts to reduce redundancy payouts. Last week the Public and Commercial Services Union won a high court action to halt that measure, suggesting the coalition government's plan could also face legal challenges. Teachers said a change to pensions could erode the considerable progress in improving recruitment. John Dunford, general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said: "Changes should not affect people over the age of 50, otherwise there will be a risk of a mass exodus". Martin Freedman, pensions expert for ATL, said: "There are already more teachers taking early retirement than there were five years ago."

Wonder if Blackpool will be able to finish building their ground now and replace that bit of scaffolding for away fans.

Are you having a pay free freeze in the forces then? Please explain who is going to replace public service workers who leave when we are already struggling to recruit skilled workers in this country. Will it be more people from other countries who you Tories dislike so much?

you are wasting your time explaining that to Stanley i'm afraid. Being a thick white power racist nazi boy he is beyond help.

Nothing to do with bankers then Stanley?

Ok lets make the most needy and poor pay as they were to blame for the financial crisis rather than the bankers etc

Let the people who need the services suffer then Stanley?

Speak for yourself Stanley. I'm not sure public service workers and people who use services share your happiness.

Looking forward to seeing Teenage Fanclub next week.

Spot on.

Didn't realise you were that thick?

Not as amusing as reading your posts Stanley.

remind me how many female MP's have top jobs in the new ConDem coalition?

Unlike you who calls anyone with a different opinion stupid.

Stanley if continue to link Socialism with the last Labour government people will think you are more thick than they previously thought, which is itself is quite a feat.

Would be great to have him back. We need more than four midfielders to gain promotion through a long season,taking into account loss of form, injuries and suspensions etc.

John Paul McGovern - Swindon

I thought all the Tories on here loved the Mail? You have to ask what is their motive? do they want England to get the world cup? has this story been on hold until the election news as finished. Apart from money i don't know what the womens motive is? i wouldn't like to be her friemd if she is going to record her friends private conversations.

Which one is Stanley?

Lol Stanley reacts to the hung parliment!

Why don't you change the record Tory boy!!! have i touched a nerve?

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