Let’s admit it, England’s record is terrible. But there’s hope this summer
18.03.26, 15:30 Updated 22.03.26, 23:01 5 Minute Read
Robert Taylor
England fans are desperate for success, none more so than me. The first match I remember was in 1976 in the old British Home Championship, almost exactly 50 years ago. Since then, I’ve watched, as a rough estimate, around 54,000 minutes of England games and 23 major tournaments. I’m yet to see us lift a trophy.
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Robert Taylor Author of Tears for England, Robert combines wit, honesty and lived experience. A writer shaped by England’s highs and lows, he offers thoughtful, grounded insight into the national team.