Mr Mac wrote: "So we know that England’s support for Wales was at best lukewarm, but why are so few people in Wales ready to support England? "Demanding that Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland support England is a classic example of this dynamic in action. "Therefore it is considered only natural, in the eyes of many, that we in Wales, as British people, support England, and we are considered petty if we don’t do so." Going through the complex relationship of Wales and England, and claiming that England is Wales' "antagonistic other", Mr Mac wrote: "The national football team is intrinsically linked to national identity. To support your national team is to show the world that you are proud of your country.

Source: Express July 06, 2021 11:58 UTC