Speaking on ITV, Gary Neville says he has been genuinely moved by the current England team: “They are shattering our nightmares of the past. They have no cynicism, no egos.”

“I have been canvassing opinion here in Sweden, and a surprising number of locals are supporting England today,” reveals Julian Menz. “Sweden/Denmark is a bit like England/Scotland (history, the odd minor border dispute etc), but I suspect the preference is down to Swedes being able to bet on English club results since the era of muddy pitches. Everyone here seems to follow an English club. Come on England!” Your theory seems dubious. In my experience, betting does not breed affection. I, at least, have eventually come to hate every team I’ve backed, they always let you down in the end. Don’t gamble, kids, buy comics instead!

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