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My anxiety for the team, the black players and myself mean I hope England can win Euro 2024 final in normal time

England are playing Spain on Sunday in the final of the European Championship 2024. Let that sink in. Despite all the negativity from the media and fans formost of the tournament, Gareth Southgate’s side are in a second successive Euros final. I’m delighted.

But I’m also wary. Football culture is intense and often toxic. How will we react if the team wins or loses?

Continue reading…My anxiety for the team, the black players and myself mean I hope England can win Euro 2024 final in normal timeEngland are playing Spain on Sunday in the final of the European Championship 2024. Let that sink in. Despite all the negativity from the media and fans formost of the tournament, Gareth Southgate’s side are in a second successive Euros final. I’m delighted.But I’m also wary. Football culture is intense and often toxic. How will we react if the team wins or loses? Continue reading…