I preferred the old system of playing 15 minutes each way because at least then you know how much time you have to get a result. I don't agree with the argument that the golden goal rule leads to more attacking football either. After Blanc scored with just six minutes remaining, Paraguay would have had to come out in search of an equaliser and that would have an exciting climax.

The other potential pitfall is if the goal has to be disallowed. Can you imagine the scenes if Blanc's shot had been ruled offside? The referee would have had to calm all celebrating players down and persuade them to continue. Paraguay almost forced them into apenalty shoot-out. They may have edged it too as they have one of the best goalkeepers we have seen in the tournament in Jose Chilavert. The extrovert shot-stopper has been one of the real characters of the World Cup so far and can be proud of what he has helped his country achieve.

Obviously, for me the biggest game of the tournament so far is England versus Argentina. Fans still ask me about the `Hand of God' incident in 1986 when Diego Maradona punched the ball over me and into the net. I would love England to gain revenge in France. I think each of the England players who were on the pitch 12 years ago would take great satisfaction if Glenn Hodddle's side can pull off a historic win.

(Professional Management Group)Peter Shilton won 125 international caps for England and played in three World Cups.