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

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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