Glenn Hoddle did a great job, they were unlucky that year. Unlucky, plus Hoddle couldn't control Becks kicking Simeone in front of the referee. Why is Beckham on the bench now? They should have won that game with Owen in full form.
Yes, those teams you mentioned, alongside spain, have pressure, but it's unnecessary and counter productive.
The media is doing those teams no favors. Why?