Britain: What the English Think About EURO 2008 - European Journal 18.06.2008

It was a shock for a proud footballing nation: a 3-2 loss to Croatia meant that England failed to qualify for the European Championships. It's the first time in 24 years England is not taking part. So how do the people there view what's happening in Austrian and Swiss soccer stadiums -- or are they viewing it at all? Are the British ignoring EURO 2008 or simply finding new squads to root for?