Th, Th, THIRTEEN; LUCKY FOR SOME

Waiting for the big game of the day (July 7th), as the papers compare the two nations; their culture, failings and strengths. I have been lucky enough to visit Sweden annually with school football teams to take part in the GOTHIA CUP in Gothenburg. This is one of the great Youth Tournaments, with hundreds of teams ranging from "elite" professionals through to local club U9s, boys and girls taking part from all over the world.
If you run a team, have a look at this tournament; it is definitely worth taking part. So I know all about the Swedes!!  The land of the midnight sun, roll mops, very expensive beers, food, accommodation etc etc

Read "The Almost Nearly Perfect People" by Michael Booth, the truth about the Nordic Miracle. This will not celebrate Pickford's antics but it will give you a very nice lesson on what it is like to live in Scandinavia.

But now,  let's celebrate Jordan Pickford's great save against Colombia. I wonder if their players recognise the importance of this event in the game and do not continue to whinge on about their bad luck.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/world-cup-2018/6693042/england-jordan-pickford-save-of-tournament/

Meanwhile back in England, Wimbledon is on and outside a private house near Centre Court, there is a big screen TV

A great friend of mine who arranged our visits to Gothenburg, Jim Hackett, is having a day out at Sandown Race Course in Corals Guest Suite; he says there is a big screen BUT Jim there are races at 3.20 and 3.55!!

Just getting excited about the omen of the song "It's coming home" which has 13 letters in the title.
All the quarter-final teams had either 6 or 7 letters in their name.
The games are being played on either July 6th or 7th.
It is England's first WC quarter-final for 12 years (so by adding one, you get 13).