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Probably millions of them - watching on TV.

I must admit, though, that I wasn't watching - wrong sport - wrong country.

This doesn't stop me agreeing with some comments here, though. It's obvious that the English soccer team with Gareth Southgate are a class act - they know how to play - and they know how to behave. Long may they continue.

Hugh, it is a real pleasure to see how Southgate's attitude and approach to Management and Tactics has produced such a decent looking bunch of Players and Staff. We may not be best but we certainly are great ambassadors to the Game at last. 

Certainly earnt my respect - and that takes some earning!

The part of Wales I live in - and went to school in - and where a number of my relatives (including some of my ancestors) were born - has switched back and forth between England and Wales a number of times over the years.

Some people might view this as akin to "dual nationality". All I know is that I'm proud to be Welsh - but I'm not anti-English.

In international sport, I want Wales to do well, but I also want England to do well - and to be worth cheering on.

Gareth Southgate has brought respect to the English soccer team - I can't remember anyone else achieving this. I hope he sticks around and - despite some very "variable" refereeing - I also hope he gets the team to the point at which they win the European and World Cups - they deserve it - he deserves it - and I'd like to see it happen under his "watch".