Why England Never Win - But Might Be Getting Closer

from The Soccernomics Podcast · host Simon Kuper, Stefan Szymanski, Ashish Malhotra

We all know the story. Incredible hype around England at a World Cup or European Championship, and then inevitable letdown. 60 years of hurt. But since 2018, England has actually done a lot better. Is England finally going to get over the hump? Or were recent tournaments actually missed opportunities? We discuss the expectations around England, and whether they've been realistic given the economic and societal dynamics shaping the team.

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