The tension in last night’s semi-final against Denmark was unbearable, wasn’t it? The early Danish goal – the thrilling equaliser – that penalty rebound! Every true Englishman had their hearts in their mouths. Even Priti Patel, I fancy, found herself reaching for a toothpick.
But to those who were watching the show over the internet, it was a hundred times more tense. It wasn’t just: will we score a goal? It was: if we score a goal will I see it happen? The only means of watching the game, for those with Apple TV or a similar blessing of the modern age, was the ITV App. And by the climax of the game it had taken to crashing every seventy seconds or so.
It wouldn’t at all surprise me if more people saw the 1966 World Cup Final on telly without a hitch than saw this one
He’s streaking up the wing… it’s a beautiful arcing cross….
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