Unfortunate for him, of course, but I think we should take a moment to thank Sam Allardyce for finding a way to lose his job as England manager (England start to talk of going all the way: Delirium at home has got Southgate dreaming big, 9 July).
Nick Barton
Templecombe, Somerset
• It’s safe to say that England manager Gareth Southgate is officially the greatest living Englishman, and unlikely to be superseded whatever England’s performance this week. Let’s face it, there’s not much competition.
Liz Fuller
London
• “The game’s afoot. / Follow your spirit, and upon this charge / Cry ‘God for Harry! England and Saint George!’”
Mike Bor
London
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