WEMBLEY and England v Italy *title edited by GNHQ at OP's request*

They’re booing the German National anthem. I’m so ashamed.

So would I be if watching. On the other hand the Germans have altered our National Anthem to suit them.Can you imagine the uproar if this had been done to Deutschlandlied. Six of one and half a dozen of the other methinks. Enjoy the game
www.thetimes.co.uk/article/queen-substituted-as-german-media-rewrites-english-anthem-8fwrdsrpk. Even the Times have it wrong , it is the UK National anthem

If it's the UK National Anthem, why do the English get to use it at national games?

Anyway, Die Welt apparently had a headline today, "Sorry, its us again".

Who said the Germans don't have a sense of humour?

They think it’s all over ……

Veganrock I am not saying it is acceptable because others do it. I am pointing out that football supporters are always tarred as being louts and hooligans. I have been to so many matches and that is not the case.
I have just watched the match after rushing home from work 2 nil to England. Football is called the beautiful game, it unites so many people.
Look at those England supporters, their joy and excitement, I dont see any bad behaviour just happy joyful fans. The singing is lovely to hear.
Let's stop moaning we have to get back to normal sometime.

Singing, no face masks, and hugging. All things none of the rest of us are allowed to do.

I am not worried about them singing and hugging, they have all had to be tested. We have to get back to normal sometimes.
I am just happy with the result.

I have had both vaccinations and a covid test. I wish I was at Wembley with them with my family. I would be singing and cheering.

I just wish people would stop moaning. You have a choice to go or not to go.

NotAGran55

They think it’s all over ……

....it is now! ?

Why not, England are part of the UK last time I looked. For goodness sake.

Lin52

Why not, England are part of the UK last time I looked. For goodness sake.

You can't see the problem with one part of a political union, the largest and most dominant part of course, appropriating the anthem of the union and using it for themselves?

Really?

It is the UK National Anthem, so you can sing it up in Scotland too if you like Aleg ?

lemongrove

It is the UK National Anthem, so you can sing it up in Scotland too if you like Aleg ?

We do when it's appropriate to sing the UK national anthem. When the Queen comes to visit for instance, or when we're watching teams play sport when they are representing the UK. Because it's the UK anthem. But like many things, England think anything in the Union is automatically theirs.

Shall we sing Flower of Scotland instead? Your football team could sing the National Anthem if they chose....but they won’t.
I hope there are no sour grapes at play here.

Off to celebrate now with a large G&T ?Cheers!

I will celebrate too.?

No sour grapes, but why did I guess you might say that....not predictable at all

Good luck to the players, well done to them for finally beating Germany after 55 years.

Sing Jerusalem like you do at the Commonwealth Games.

Well done, Jaxjacky, that was a brilliant prediction you made earlier..!! 2-0, England win..!!

There have been lots of threads on GN in the past, Alegrias, with suggestions for a National Anthem for England. Suggestions on a postcard please.

Quite frankly, if England want to sing the National Anthem of Great Britain in the absence of an English National Anthem that is fine by me.

Scotland doesn't have an official National Anthem either but choose to sing Flower of Scotland or Scotland the Brave at sporting events - fair enough as they still haven't managed to choose one.

Sour grapes?
I can't think why else it should be an issue.

You can sing the UK National Anthem, or choose a song that you feel is more appropriate.
The Welsh sing Land of My Fathers.
The Scots sang Flower of Scotland.
No country of the UK is prevented from singing God Save the Queen. Would you like the UK National Anthem to be made obligatory for all?
If the England team choose to sing a song, they have the same right as Scotland and Wales to choose which one they sing.
It’s a bit dog-in-the-manger to say, “We don’t want to sing it, so you can’t either.”

appropriating the anthem of the union
???

A Union which you despise

Well done, England
No sour grapes from Wales (which has its own Anthem ?)

I'm not going to comment any more because I'll be accused of sour grapes whatever I say.

Maybe check out what time the discussion about English/UK anthems started and who started it.

gillgran thank you, won’t try it again! A magical couple of hours in the local, brilliant atmosphere with people we know, it’s only small, so about forty five people, entry refused to those not booked a table. No misbehaviour, all stood in situ celebrating the goals, we’re very aware our pub could be shut if we were breaking the rules, so everyone behaves. Bring on Rome..??????????????

Maybe check out what time the discussion about English/UK anthems started and who started it.
It was a few years ago, several threads I think.

In the meantime we have a small family meeting- first in nearly 2 years- 3 close family couples and 2 children - we will be outside, and 1 couple will have to go to Hôtel as we are not allowed more than 6 from 2 households inside. Just **** ridiculous.

Kali2

In the meantime we have a small family meeting- first in nearly 2 years- 3 close family couples and 2 children - we will be outside, and 1 couple will have to go to Hôtel as we are not allowed more than 6 from 2 households inside. Just **** ridiculous.

I don’t see why Kali2

From the current regs
From 17 May - you will be able to meet up to 30 people outdoors, and up to six people or one other household indoors. There are some exemptions. You must not interact with anyone outside of your own group (of 30 people outdoors or six people indoors)
Rule of 6 indoors but up,to 30 out of doors