Yeah no doubt the english press will be on the up now after writing us off as no hopes before the tournament began. I think Strauss was completly fair in refusing Smith a runner as greg stated unless you have got the injury during the game why should you be allowed a runner. His lack of fitness shouldnt allow him a runner from which they will benefit.
Will be interesting to see if we can carry our form forward now as firm underdogs for the tournament it has probably played into our hands with a "nothing to loose" attitude.