![]() And what analysis there is seldom adds up. The author paints himself into a corner with this format, as it permits him little space to ponder the longer-term footballing, social and cultural trends that might be holding England back. Then we move on to the next chapter and the next manager. Results fluctuate, newspapers scream, P45s follow. And this is where Hype and Glory comes up short. To have any real value, a book of this sort needs the wisdom and guile to advance further, analysing and accounting for England's failure. ![]() But only the most passive of supporters and readers are content merely to know – the rest want to know why. It's a steady and accurate retelling of England's years of hurt, with details of each international tournament and some glimpses behind the scenes. ![]() Reading this book is like watching Seth Johnson against Paolo Maldini. The Decline and Fall of the England Football Team ![]()
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