PRESUMABLY

deploying a sweeper, Japan left their dressing room in pristine condition after their very painful exit match against Belgium.

Not only did Japanese fans (below) clear up after themselves, the players – distraught after Nacer Chadli’s remarkable late winner – followed suit.

They also left a thank-you note in Russian.

It was Japan who deserved the thank you… for being one of the few teams who kept the play-acting and belly-aching to a respectable minimum.