It was the knowing look, then the smile. Leaving a petrol station in Banbridge yesterday morning, a middle-aged gentleman turned to me and said: "Pity about the result last night, Steven." It was followed quickly by a grin and a wink.
He was, of course, referring to England's humiliating 2-1 defeat to Iceland (population 330,000) in the Euro 2016 finals on Monday night.
The jokes at England's expense started even before coach Roy Hodgson had tendered his resignation just minutes after the final whistle.
My favourite: "If they can't beat Iceland, what would Asda or Tesco do to them?"
How the people of Northern Ireland chuckled.
Already beaming with pride at the performances of their country's football team in France, here was another reason to enjoy this year's European Championships.
It's a strange scenario when you think about it. Full story...
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He was, of course, referring to England's humiliating 2-1 defeat to Iceland (population 330,000) in the Euro 2016 finals on Monday night.
The jokes at England's expense started even before coach Roy Hodgson had tendered his resignation just minutes after the final whistle.
My favourite: "If they can't beat Iceland, what would Asda or Tesco do to them?"
How the people of Northern Ireland chuckled.
Already beaming with pride at the performances of their country's football team in France, here was another reason to enjoy this year's European Championships.
It's a strange scenario when you think about it. Full story...
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