World Cup victory for England next week could raise expectations the likely new prime minister can’t live up to, writes Zoe Williams

Andy Burnham appears to have the quality Napoleon most admired in his generals: luck.

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With 349 nominations, it would be impossible for any other candidate to get the 81 endorsements needed to challenge the ex-Manchester mayor.

World Cup victory for England next week could raise expectations the likely new prime minister can’t live up to, writes Zoe Williams