England's hopes fade again, but it won't stop them dreaming

Fans in tears.Players in shock.Pundits and armchair critics angrily typing away at a scapegoat after another heart-wrenching defeat.For all the positive strides that England has made over the last eight years, they are back in this same position at a major tournament once more following the 2-1 defeat against Argentina."They've seen it all before," sang David Baddiel, Frank Skinner and The Lightning Seeds back in 1996.So many jokes Winning the World Cup will now have to wait, either to fall on someone else's shoulders, the burden passing on for another indeterminate period, or even his own, should he extend his contract past the 2028 Euros, to be held across the British Isles.After Euro 96, Baddiel and Skinner's song was revised to acknowledge the tears for the heroes dressed in grey.That might not apply this time, although England has every reason to be proud of their stars.But there are still no plans for the final day.And it was nearly complete.It was nearly so sweet.But despite the pain, defeat is unlikely to stop them from dreaming next time around.