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Five reasons to be cheerful despite England's World Cup exit

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17 July

Despite the defeat, some reasons for optimism and reflection on England's performance were highlighted.

Despite the heartbreak of a World Cup semi-final loss, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about England's footballing future.

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17 July

Despite the defeat, some reasons for optimism and reflection on England's performance were highlighted.