T.B.O.F.

Two Bands of Four, that is.  It's now officially a thing.

The Three Lions put that tactic to fair use in their victory over the star-crossed Swedish with their wanting aerial defenses.  Of course, not before gifting them an own goal and losing their early lead, but let's put that aside for a moment and appreciate the somewhat improved efforts of the English.

The power of the ponytail. 

In the battle of the underachieving ponytailed wonders, Andy Carroll bested Ibra on the back of Gerrard's gorgeous cross, and it was left to Theo Wolcott to first draw England level and then provide service for Danny Welbeck's cheeky finish, which gifted their side the three points in the process.

England now have the great fortune of being level with France on points, while Sweden became the second team to crash out of the Euros at this stage.

The English were tactically, if not technically, improved, proving themselves capable of barely squeaking by one of the poorest sides in the tournament (you'd be hard pressed to argue differently given recent memories of Sheva's solo efforts in the opener).  Notwithstanding their continued mediocrity, Roy's Boys did prove to have a bit more mettle than I've given them credit for heretofore, but let's not mistake a moment of class with a consistent ability to produce it.

It's the difference between an accomplishment and being accomplished.