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Originally Posted by Magnum PEI
Most of those are 4th or 5th generation Canadians though. But looking at the permanent resident stats it looks like the UK is by far the largest, so point conceded. Still annoying though. Much like Leaf talk.
I don't even like England and I can still probably name most of their starting 11 from every Euro or WC since 96.
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Yeah I agree with what you're saying. Following soccer anywhere in the english speaking world means having England crammed down your throat, which is why I always cheer against them. I'm mostly talking about media here, as any time an english paper sneezes it makes worldwide news. Not literally of course, but their players always seem to be having scandals much more so than any other country.
Just as an example, today Sky Sport NZ posted the England starting XI on facebook, asking what fans thought of their chances. No mention of the Uruguayan squad. It's stuff like that which I've been seeing for years that irritates me.