English football is the most supported in the world. The Premier League is the best product the sport has to offer, the one with the most income, and the one that spends the most.
After an all-English Champions League final, England reached the Euro 2020 final. But, there, they fell short and lost against an Italy side driven on by Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci, still two of the very best defenders the world of football has to offer.
Bonucci and Chiellini offer more security than armed forces. They hit you and then smile at you, offering an outstretched hand.
They're absolute professionals, and their shirts should be sold in two-for-one offers, or as a double-barrelled surname. They deserve a joint Wikipedia page, or a shared Ballon d'Or. Phenomenal.
Gareth Southgate brought on Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford in the last seconds with penalties in mind and both missed.
Raheem Sterling's reputation went before him. Having won a soft penalty in the semi-final, he was told to get back to his feet time and again on Sunday having fallen in search of a foul.
There was supposed to be a 75 percent capacity at Wembley, but if anyone knows where the additional 25 percent of seats were then please let us know. Wembley was overcrowded, and there appeared to be more people inside than seats after people stormed through fences earlier in the day.
The European Championship that gave us back football has come to an end. With fans in the stadium, Italy overcame England to win the trophy. Football has always been popular, and it always will be as long as games are played at acceptable times and tickets are sold for acceptable sums.