I've lost nearly all passion in the world cup. It's just a game that entices passions of unity, us Vs them, pride mentality. Yes, yes it is good for bringing nations together and what not. But let's face it, people with St Georges flags on their car care about England winning and being the best. And it makes the Scots hate us the better we do.
I'm sorry, I'm such a downer right? Well, I do think it is important for our economy. It will offset other parts of the economy, but there has been a link between GDP and national performance. And for this reason only, I think it's a good idea.
Huge boost likely if England go all the wayCurrent odds:
Tournament Winner 4/1 Spain 5/1 Brazil
13/2 Argentina 8/1 England
9/1 Holland 14/1 Germany
16/1 Italy 20/1 France
25/1 Portugal 50/1 Ivory Coast
66/1 Serbia 80/1 Mexico
80/1 Uruguay 80/1 USA
80/1 Chile 100/1 Cameroon
100/1 Paraguay 125/1 Ghana
150/1 Nigeria 150/1 South Africa
150/1 Denmark 150/1 Australia
200/1 Greece 250/1 Switzerland
250/1 South Korea 300/1 Slovakia
400/1 Japan 400/1 Slovenia
500/1 Algeria 1000/1 Honduras
2000/1 North Korea 2000/1 New Zealand
1/2 Odds Place 1,2
So in all likelihood England fans, be prepared for another wonderful bitter pill to swallow at the semi-finals!
