In the pub last night we suddenly realised Mike Skinner’s terrifying plan. Picture the scene – June 24th, Lisboa, England in the quarter-finals of Euro 2004 – a hard-fought draw – penalties! – a disasterous miss, a nation’s dreams shattered – after the commentators’ inquest the credits roll, the camera lingering on the distraught face of Gary Neville (or whoever), and what is that I hear…

“Dry your eyes, mate…”

No.1 for ever.

Tim texted the Streets’ manager to ask whether the release date was mobile depending on England’s progress in the tournament – I do not believe he has yet received a reply…