Editor's Letter: Win or lose, England's match v Mexico is one of those big moments we'll treasure

Oliver Duff

Editor-in-chief

So far, this World Cup has robbed us of those precious experiences where we watch along with family and friends. Many kick-off times are monstrous for fans across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Last night brought a reprieve. England’s epic clash with Mexico, scheduled for 1am BST Monday, will be brought forward to Sunday evening because of storms. Even if Mexico vs England had been 4am, I’d gather family around the TV. These are special moments.

This week I thought of my Grandma and Mum. Exactly 30 years ago, we stayed up late together to watch England lose on penalties to Germany, in the Euro 96 semi-final. Neither of them knew much about football, but we were shouting at the telly and hugging. It’s one of my treasured memories. If Grandma were here today, she’d be watching.