MATTER OF CHEMISTRY

A RETURN TO FORM!

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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.

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.