4th July — during the Euros. Between the round of 16 and the quarter finals. If he had waited until 11th July, that would have been between the semis and the f

4th July — during the Euros. Between the round of 16 and the quarter finals. If he had waited until 11th July, that would have been between the semis and the final. Conclusion: he backs England to play in the quarter finals, but not to get as far as the final. I think a meaningful number of English folk will subconsciously have their vote swayed by how well England do in a football competition, yes.