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Sunday, July 11, 2021
international
England heads to the Euro 2020 final, bringing with it a new kind of post-Brexit English fandom
England heads to the Euro 2020 fina.
LONDON - On Sunday at Wembley Stadium, England will face Italy in the European Championship final as it seeks its first major tournament title since the 1966 World Cup. The run through Euro 2020 has turned Manager Gareth Southgate into a bit of folk hero. It has sent fans into a frenzy. Prince George even showed up.
But amid all that, England s success has revealed another story, one about a new kind of post-Brexit Englishness.
The team has become a symbol of a diverse, multicultural nation, showcasing an Englishness that many are excited by.
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Being awarded for an outstanding achievement should be the pinnacle of one’s career. It should be a time for celebration and joy. Yet, Britain’s honours system has corrupted this natural reaction. Due to its close association with the legacy of the British Empire, a passage of history plagued with the exploitation of ethnic minorities, celebrating success has become morally questionable.
A conflict arises as one must choose between their individual pride and respect for those exploited by the colonialist system. If the former is prioritised, although an award that recognises one’s achievements is accepted, this is done with a guilty conscience. Alternatively, regardless of a clear conscience, if the latter is chosen, an award that is rightly deserved is declined.
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