GOLDEN MOMENTS THEN AND NOW

THEN

Gareth Southgate, England’s sacrificial lamb. That penalty miss, that hairless face that said “Will they ever forgive me?”, that weird grey outfit…

NOW

Gareth Southgate, England’s saviour. That World Cup run in 2018, that bearded face that says “You fancy me but you don’t know why”, that chic grey outfit...

THEN

England’s most famous player, Paul Gascoigne, prepares for the tournament by having drinks poured into his mouth.

NOW

England’s most famous player, Marcus Rashford, prepares for the tournament by successfully lobbying the Government to feed hungry children in a pandemic.

THEN

Three Lions, by Baddiel, Skinner and the Lightning Seeds. A national hymn was born.

NOW

Three Lions, as above. No football song has come close.

THEN

Teenagers in bucket hats, crop tops, babydoll dresses over bike shorts, oversized shirts and baggy jeans.

NOW

Hold on a second…