Arrogance of the past in English sport replaced by culture of humility

If there is one word which has dogged English sport for decades — and in particular England football and rugby teams — and prevented them being loved outside of their own country then you’d have to choose ‘arrogant’.

Arrogance of the past in English sport replaced by culture of humility

Chris Hatherall

If there is one word which has dogged English sport for decades — and in particular England football and rugby teams — and prevented them being loved outside of their own country then you’d have to choose ‘arrogant’.

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