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Every other summer, England reaches fever pitch as the national team carries the hopes of the nation at a major international tournament.
For many people of all backgrounds, the England team represents a positive, modern and diverse image of England.
A new study shows that the England football team evokes an inclusive Englishness, in a way that other sections of society still struggle to do. If football is doing something right when it comes to national identity, what can politicians learn from it?
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