TONIGHT’S game will be repeatedly interrupted by your mother, who last watched football in July 2018. This is what she’ll ask:
Which one’s Tom Cleverly? I like him.
Why are they kneeling? Black Lives Matter? But why are they still doing that now the policeman’s gone to prison?
I preferred it when Gareth Southgate used to wear the waistcoat. He looked smart. My dad used to wear a three-piece suit when he was working for the old Electricity Board, and that’s how we could afford the Morris Traveller.
It’s a shame it’s only the Ukraine. You’d think in a big match like this we could play against someone more prestigious.
Am I right in remembering if it’s the away end the goal counts double?
I’ll tell you who I used to like. Derek Parkin. You must know him, big-nosed fella, used to play for Wolves. I met him in a hotel once near Loch Ness and he was ever so polite. A real gentleman. Ooh, was that a goal?
I don’t know why they bother with offside. They should abolish it for both teams at the same time so it’s fair.
That story about Gary Lineker’s nonsense. You know the one. Having that ess-aitch-eye-tea on the pitch. Well he never did. He made it up to seem more like a rock wildman. And he should keep his nose out of politics.
Yes! Come on England. Oh, wasn’t that them? Oh dear. Well I couldn’t tell.
They never had the Ukraine back when I remember. Now they’re in this and Eurovision. They shouldn’t be allowed to make countries up.
All these tattoos. They just look like fairground workers to me. I told you when you got yours you’d regret it.
They all used to have a big bath together after the game, I liked that, and they’d have a drink in it and hold the cup. Now they’re too cool and have ice baths instead.
Is this on much longer? Only I’ve recorded The Chase.
If he can’t save a penalty then he’s not much of a goalkeeper if you ask me. It’s not like he does anything else.
Oooh! What a shame. Are we out of it now then, or do we get another chance?
Never mind, love. Any chance of a cup of tea?
