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On the latest episode of The Devils’ Advocate podcast from BBC Radio Manchester, the panel discussed Old Trafford not being used as a host stadium for Euro 2028.
“When it’s rocking, it is amazing,” co-host Gaz Drinkwater said. “And that isn’t just United games – David Beckham’s famous free-kick [against Greece in 2001], you saw the place bouncing then and it can be bouncing for England games.
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“There is a sort of separation between a lot of English Manchester United fans and the England national team. A lot of them don’t support England because of the history – the vilification of certain United players like Wayne Rooney and David Beckham.
“To have Old Trafford hosting an England game and to see a big England moment is a good way to build those bridges again.
“I’m more of a United fan but I’m still a massive England fan as well and I would love to see that link-up between United and England again.
“There is maybe a separation culturally, but I still think that it can be built and it’s a shame that it’s not going to happen.”
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Following on from this discussion, we want to hear from you – are you a keen supporter of the national team, or do you feel “‘separated” from it as Gaz suggests – and if so, why?
Is it a shame that Old Trafford will not be a venue for Euro 2028 or does it not bother you?
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