I want to reach the final with you

We came through the lengthy qualifying group
playing home and away, at first
some glorious wins followed
by a narrow squeak, a stalemate
and one or two disappointments it has to be said

We weren't the best
but we weren't the worst

Everyone would agree that
improvements had to be made
tactical tweaks, some fresh energy
could help
but let's not panic

We made it through the group stage with ease
solid performances all round
some of it was cagey and
may have lacked for excitement
but we got the job done, you know
at this stage
it's all about
getting the
job done, it's certainly no
time to panic

Some sniped where's the flair, where are
the thrills we were promised
but you know at this level
it's a results business
this isn't a Hollywood movie, it's
real life, you just
keep plugging on

There were some calls for radical change
but we've come this far
with a solid defence, so
we can afford to ignore the small voices

We must stick together -
team spirit, hard work,
trust in the process -
see the job through to the bitter end

Quarter-finals, semi-finals
waiting for the knockout

I'm in it for the duration
I'll cope with red cards
I'll deal with the injuries
I'm ready for penalties

I want to reach the final with you