Euro 2012: England plays right up to the penalty end

Another post from the back of the cupboard – this one is about Euro 2012, and listening to the commentary as England took on Italy. We were in the car, driving home along an almost empty M25 on the night of the big match.

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England’s heart is hopeful in Kiev in 2012.

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Euro 2012: England plays right up to the penalty end

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England’s heart is hopeful in Kiev in 2012.

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