Steve Palmer: Keep the faith - maybe we have seen calculated lethargy from England

The group-stage tripe was all part of the masterplan. Knight them all immediately. They're geniuses.

England fans have had only two goals to celebrate in the fan zones in GermanyCredit: Neil Baynes - UEFA

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Where to watch England games is always a temple-scratcher – and it looks like Three Lions fans are going to have further decisions to make given the Euros draw has opened up like a lily to heat for Gazza Southgate's men.

The young, free and single can chase big screens, fanzones, boxparks and all the other places where it is considered acceptable to throw a pint of beer in the air after every England goal.

Perhaps there is more lager-launching hesitancy in the VAR era? Imagine flinging a full pint before seeing Harry Kane's off-side toenail resulting in an expunged goal in front of your sad wet head.

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Steve PalmerRacing Post Sport

Published on 29 June 2024inOpinion

Last updated 12:41, 29 June 2024

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