Becks somehow makes us long for the sarong

Reason # 4,519 England fans are in for heartbreak:

'Without a doubt, lifting the World Cup would make me cry,' he says. 'I just know it would. Winning trophies is always an emotional moment. Unfortunately for the last three years I haven't managed it, so it would be nice to change that this summer. And I am quite an emotional person anyway.'

Jinx + maudlin + reflexive self-obsession = Scotland and the rest of the globe laughing. Best of luck. The Green Cobra is decidely skeptical. The entire article is available here.