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Now England are out of the World Cup, we might just have to cheer for Iran

Plus: Why I reckon we can beat the All Blacks next time

Reza Ghoochannejhad of Iran scores his team's first goal past goalkeeper Asmir Begovic of Bosnia [Getty Images]
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Roger Alton
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Roger Alton is a former editor of the Observer and the Independent. He writes the Spectator Sport column.

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