el punal
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So we are about to enjoy/endure the second instalment of England’s World Cup journey. Is it me or does there seem to be a general lack of enthusiasm in our green and pleasant land for our footballing boys? I watched our first match against Tunisia and my reactions went from pleasant surprise to frustration to relief at the accomplishment of three points gained. At the end of it there was a half-hearted Chris Hughton-esque fist pump from me and that was it.
Unlike previous World Cups and Euros my Cross of St.George flag (sans stupid product logos and other embellishments) remains stored away, but ready and available for proud displaying when the time comes. But, for me, the time is still not right. Too many false dawns and abject performances in recent years have prompted that. I’m just waiting for that spark to ignite my dormant passion that England may, at last, produce that wonderful togetherness of 1990 and the Euros of 1996. Then, of course, they had two great songs as accompaniment - World in Motion and Three Lions. I wonder if, to quote the World Cup song of 1970 “This time, more than any other time, this time . . .” will ring true for 2018? - I hope so.
Unlike previous World Cups and Euros my Cross of St.George flag (sans stupid product logos and other embellishments) remains stored away, but ready and available for proud displaying when the time comes. But, for me, the time is still not right. Too many false dawns and abject performances in recent years have prompted that. I’m just waiting for that spark to ignite my dormant passion that England may, at last, produce that wonderful togetherness of 1990 and the Euros of 1996. Then, of course, they had two great songs as accompaniment - World in Motion and Three Lions. I wonder if, to quote the World Cup song of 1970 “This time, more than any other time, this time . . .” will ring true for 2018? - I hope so.