MATTER OF CHEMISTRY A RETURN TO FORM!

WHEN England were knocked out of the 2002 World Cup, beaten by Brazil and a Ronaldinho free-kick which was either sublime or ridiculous, a nation mourned.

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As Gary Lineker issued the last rites to Sven Goran-Eriksson's England in the quarterfinals it was done to the backdrop of Oasis.

Released as a single on June 17, it was four days later as pubs which had been full since 7am for the early morning kickoffs emptied onto the streets - when Stop Crying Your Heart Out was being played at 11am on a Friday morning on the BBC.

It peaked at No.2 in the singles chart. England had only peaked at No.8.

The song is one of three great tracks in succession on the album, followed by Songbird and Little by Little. Some of their finest work in tandem.