Pim Verbeek: Training in Germany is better than playing in England.

Socceroos Coach Pim Verbeek was criticised by a few sensitive Aussie A-League fans recently when he said, "training in Germany is better than playing in the A-League."

Well he didn't say it, because no-one asked him, but training in Germany is clearly also better than playing in the English Championship.

Patrick Kisnorbo plays every week for Leicester City. Michael Beauchamp isn't getting many, if any, minutes for Nurnburg but he still got to play for the Socceroos.

Must be some great training sessions in Germany, hey Pim:)