"Been brought up on stories that my father told,
Only time the boys struck gold - and I weren't born yet.
Only time the boys struck gold - and I weren't born yet.
All I've ever known is a long walk home and dissapointment.
Time and time again always the nearly men,
but I'll just keep on dreaming."
The lyrics to the song "Sing it for England" by the artist Young Stanley speak for a whole generation of England supporters. Most of them were not alive to have witnessed the great triumph over West Germany in 1966. All they have to hold on to are the stories which their father's and grandfather's have passed down to them, as well as the black and white TV-coverage of Hurst's goal and Nobbie dancing with joy whilst holding the world cup trophy. Now that I think of it, it's astounding how often I have probably seen that TV-coverage in my life. If I had to call it, I'd say about at least over 1,000 times. Anyhow, this song isn't as fast und upbeated as the rest of them, but it is mainly the message which ranks it on spot numero six.
Each time England competes in a major tournament, their team has always been packed full of world class players and the bookies have favoured England's chances to win. But as we all know England has never been able to take advantage of their initial situation. Nevertheless as the song correctely says: "[There's] only [one] thing I'll ever do for sure - sing it for England"
(ranks 1 - 5 will follow shortly)
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