I was at the game - a victory but not exactly awe inspiring stuff. You would expect a premiership team to beat Switzerland never mind England. As for the so-called fans who disrupted the 1 minute silence, what a bunch of brainless and pathetic idiots. They need to be weeded out and banned from all future games

Gordon, London,

Perhaps they saw the Real Madrid match last season against Bayern Munich in th CL when David Beckham was voted Man of the Match by a country mile. He made all RMs goals and only missed out on scoring himself thanks to the lightning reflexes of Oliver Khan.
I happen to think that this was one of his best matches since Greece,and I think he was most unlucky to incur a rather nasty knee injury in the following match.

Rita Cocking, Plymouth, Devon

I think this match is inconclusive of future performance. As the American football great Brett Favre once said, 'It's better to be winning and unsure of where you're headed than to be losing and 100% sure of how bad it's going to get.'

What does make me confident for England's long-term prospects is the new regime being imposed by Capello. It may seem strict to some, but really all he's asking is that they act like men and to have the self-discipline of men. Act like men, play like men, and then maybe win like men.

Whether this or that player gets time on the pitch is secondary to whether the team wins or loses. This isn't American under-6 youth soccer, where everyone gets to play at least one half and they all get awards just for showing up. Yes, Beckham should be allowed to get his 100th cap, but it would be just as great for England to finally realize its potential.

Jim, Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA

Did I hear the man on the tannoy say that Steven Gerrard was the man of the match? Did I also hear Alan Hansen mention on the BBC that Bentley was 'fantastic'?

There lies the problem with English football: competent players are over-hyped and overrated. by ex-players and failed managers parading as pundits.

Many players may have been playing together for the first time but, the truth is, Switzerland are a mediocre side, who should have been well beaten.

Hopefully, Mr Capello will instill into the likes of Gerrard and co that possession of the ball, at international level, is paramount. Then, we might see a matked improvement

Steve Cox, London

Steve Cox, London, UK

Good to see the team singing the national Anthem....except for Wayne Rooney....shame on him.

Martin, dartmouth, devon

Considering the lack of confidence, the fact it is Capello's first game incharge etc, not bad at all. We needed organisation and to improve our ball retention and we did it! Ok, we needed the first half to get into our stride!

This is going to take time. I love how all the ney-sayers just cannot bring themselves to say something positive about an England performance!

We're no world beaters yet and neither will we be for a while. But its a start!

Daryl, Huddersfield,

Tracy is just absolutely utterly wrong.

Charlie, London,

I was at the game, Bentley came inside and therefore we did not show any width. His deliveries were not impressive and as for Beckham not playing well since greece, how about a cross in his comeback game against Brazil to give us the lead.

DPizzle, London, England

It is very evident some of the England squad have resented the new strict rules of Mr Capello's regime. Gerrard in particular was surly to say the least, hardly able to acknowledge the new manager by name. In comparison, Harry Gregg still refers to Matt Busby as "The Boss". Evidently England's manager faces a huge task in bringing some of today's so called stars into line. They have been too pampered for too long.

Peter Hughes, Burnham, Bucks.

Bentley was very impressive last night and if he maintains that form and stays fit then I think Mr Beckham is now destined to remain marooned on the 99 caps. Joe Cole was superb too and if he was Brazilian or, dare I say it, Italian we'd be purring about him and wishing he was English! It was interesting too how yet again 'Stevie G' was overshadowed by other, less hyped, midfielders like Jenas and the two mentioned above.

I had to cringe at the ridiculous sound of some sections of the England fans booing a period of probing possession football - some times you gotta pass the thing backwards to go forwards people. That sort of thing must make us look so daft to the rest of the continent watching on.

Nick, London,

Over the past 2 or 3 years we have watched most England under 21 matches prior to watching the senior team the following evening. Almost without exception the under 21 game has been more enjoyable to watch, the team is always more committed and skilful than their senior colleagues. This week was no different.
I read somewhere that Scotland have refused to play England in May, so why not play England vs England under 21. I know where our money would be!
Finally it is really sad that the under 21's are unable to represent Britain at the Beijing Olympics.

Pete, Okehampton,

To me this was a dour performance from a possible English 1st rate team as opposed to Switzerland who are obviously 3rd rate.

louis blanc, Liverpool, Merseyside

"win" "mechanical and dour" are two steps forward from "lose" and "utterly disorganised" (vs Croatia). Defensively much to learn - Wes Brown not an international fullback, Rio Ferdinand needs a partner (Terry) who can allow him to "nod off" once or twice every half. Liberate the midfield by including a holding player (Hargreaves).
Wasn't it great to see lots of short passes instead of hopeful punts from the backs?
Wasn't it great to see a real substitution with clear tactics taking place - putting on big tall Peter Crouch on AND (another) player to provide high crosses at the same time.
At last - a real coach.

Jerry Breslin, Wobrun Sands,

Not even the greatest striker in the World ever could score many goals the way The Toon play in the recent past. If Michael Owen has to wait for an England place until he starts scoring often for this club team, then he has played his last game for England-until he is transferred .

Derek Jeary, Ripon (united kingdom),

Bentley outstanding? Were we watching the same game? His passes were woeful in the first half and his set-pieces amateurish. THAT'S why the crowd were singing for Beckham - and rightly so. At the moment, he is no replacement for Beckham.

Tracy, London,

Bentley looked like a frightened rabbit! He can't beat a man and he can't cross a ball. His only passes of note were when the Swiss defenders fell over. Gerrard is the worst England captain ever (except for his scintillating game against Andorra)! Gerrard should be the first player to be dropped from the England team - he had one miscued shot that led to SWP (another useless player) scoring.

Mike Brennan, Palm Desert, USA

keepOwen off the field until he starts scoring for Newcastle United and therefore proves his present form

john, nice , france

The right result, but the entire team seemed a bit stiff and nervous - at least in the first half. It was exciting to see them play under what seems a much more strict and cerebral regime now that Capello is manager. The players appeared focused and aiming to provide performances that would please the new boss - at times they seemed to be trying TOO hard.

Bentley was outstanding, both with his work rate and service into the box. For the first time (with the exception of the one Swiss goal) the back line seemed solid. Overall passing was a bit clumsy and not very crisp, but the many chances - especially during the second half - showed real promise.

I think things are looking up - Capello is clearly his own man, is looking towards bring up the youthful players, and seems to be charting a tactical course that the squad is eager to embrace. With a little more time playing together under his guidance England may start performing up to their true ability.

Bill
Malibu, California

Bill Brown, Malibu, California, USA

Last night was a largely mechanical and dour performance punctuated by the odd imaginative flash ending in a desirable result. Get used to it England supporters. Mondo Capello will bring success but little entertainment. Winning though, is what it's all about. Viva Capello!

Nigel Sloan, Grimsby, Ontario

It wasn't that bad a performance in the end but I didn't have a smile on my face at the final whistle because we still don't look like a side capable of doing anything in International Football.

Capello made a big mistake by only playing one striker and only he will know why he picked Brown at Right Back.

As for the idiots who chanted for Beckham,they obviously haven't been watching England for the past 5 or 6 years because Bentley did more in this game than Beckham has done in any game he's played since the Greece game.

My Ratings

James 6
Brown 3
Rio 6
Upson 6
A Cole 5
Bentley 8
Gerrard 6
Barry 4
Jenas 7
J Cole 7
Rooney 7

Fergus Sira-Lexon, England,