I’ve been present for most of England’s exits from major football tournaments since Wembley at Euro 96, and the roll-call brings back memories: St Etienne, Shizuoka, São Paulo, Moscow, Wembley again, and Berlin.
England going out — in the ideal case, against a former wartime enemy on penalties — is a beloved ritual of World Cups for people around the world. Yet this time, connoisseurs of the spectacle might be disappointed.
England kicks off its opening game on Wednesday against Croatia in Dallas with probably the best chance of winning the thing since its only victory in 1966.
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