While half of the country are revelling in excitement over the three lions' possibility of World Cup triumph the other 50% are refusing to get their hopes up.
England and success are two words that have not been compatible since 1966 and tournament after tournament has resulted in broken hearts and tears shed with little indication that 2018 should be any different.
The British have a tendency to not wish to stand out to never make conversation - just take a trip on the tube -with reservedness a desirable trait on the small island with the country currently at a delicate situation regarding nation pride.
With Britain's political situation in tatters, faith and hope for Britons is at an all time low with promises time and time again broken and shattered.
However, believing in the unthinkable should be embedded within British culture, (this has been Liverpool's identity for years) in spite of the risk of having your dreams crushed, England fans should stand up and be counted.
The unrelenting pride of Brazilian, Icelandic and Mexico fans has been praised throughout the first fixtures of the tournament while any indication of cheering on the Three Lions is rebuffed, with hints of a racist undertone.
With a young and hungry squad featuring world class talent such as Harry Kane, couple this with the best managers in the world coaching England's best in the Premier League - hope should be at an all time high.
Despite England's 50+ year wait for international dominance, having seen the likes of Argentina, Brazil and Germany succumb to first round jitters, with no expectation from England -who is to say 2018 is not the year of the Three Lions.
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