After the usual misplaced hope and inevitable despair, Scotland did as Scotland does and bombed out of a major tournament in the group stage. Scotland v England is one of the oldest sporting rivalries (Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)And it’s not just football – I’ll watch England lose at virtually any sport, no matter how obscure. Of course, the main reason for this Anglo-aversion is the most obvious one – Scotland v England is a sporting rivalry, one of the oldest. While I don’t like to paint with too broad a stroke, the England fans have a reputation that is the polar opposite of the Scotland supporters. I spent a few days in Cologne with the Tartan Army – and my stats were far better than those of the national team.

Source: Metro June 25, 2024 15:30 UTC