England fans up and down the country are once again lamenting the latest chapter in their history of World Cup heartbreak.
Defeat to Argentina was a bitter blow, but talkSPORT Drive hosts Darren Bent and Andy Goldstein have come up with ways for fans to get over the semi-final doom and gloom.
Late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez saw Argentina come from behind to reach a second consecutive World Cup final.
England took the lead on 55 minutes through Anthony Gordon and it looked as though football was one step closer to coming home.
However, they collapsed in the second half and will have to wait until Euro 2028 to potentially win their first major trophy since 1966.
‘It’s the hope that kills you’ is a saying that will have echoed in homes, offices and on the streets of the nation as night turned into day.
talkSPORT, though, may have the solutions to your latest dose of post-England defeat woes with the help of the team on Drive.
Sip on a cold one
Given it’s summertime, pubs and bars have been rammed with fans to watch the World Cup action unfold.
Drinks will have been (perhaps rather annoyingly) chucked in the air when England scored, or simply nursed once victory was confirmed.
And even though the taste of your favourite pint might bring back unwanted memories of Wednesday night, it could do you some good.
“Have a pint, a nice, cold pint in the sun, it cures a lot of problems… if you’re over the age of 18 and please drink responsibly,” Goldstein pointed out.
For those who don’t like beer or pints, such as co-host Darren Bent, Goldstein added: “Or, have a nice, cold drink.”
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Tune into the talkSPORT airwaves
Unfortunately, talkSPORT listeners were not blessed with what could have been a legendary ‘Has anyone seen Argentina?!’ from Jason Cundy.
The Sports Bar star has won over fans with his iconic monologue, especially after the 3-2 win over Mexico.
Cundy’s co-anchor Jamie O’Hara was livid after the semi-final defeat, especially with head coach Thomas Tuchel.
And joining him with the angry response to the result may well help to ease the pain.
“Listen to The Sports Bar,” Goldstein urged.
“Jamie O’Hara has enough anger to make up for all of your anger and disappointment.”
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Reminisce the good times
talkSPORT has travelled across the USA to follow England and report on the biggest stories at the World Cup.
Whilst some of what we’ve seen on the pitch may be easily forgotten, the team have embraced the culture on their travels.
It could be worth looking back on some of our highlights, including Bent and his seasickness struggles when in New York City.
“Head to the talkSPORT YouTube channel, watch some of the best bits of Drive in the USA.
“Benty playing baseball, meeting alligators, as well as [chief football correspondent’ Alex Crook eating the hottest chicken wing in New York.”
Spurs are BACK… almost
International football has taken over for the last few weeks, but we are so close to seeing clubs back in action.
The Premier League in particular looks set for even more drama and recurring jokes over Tottenham Hotspur, who were nearly relegated.
Champions Arsenal host newcomers Coventry City in the curtain-raiser on August 21, live on talkSPORT.
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Spurs are away to Brentford a day later but, as it stands, they already sit bottom of the top flight – Yes, no one has played yet, but still…
“Remember, we’re only five weeks away from seeing Spurs back in action,” Goldstein mentioned before joking: “Currently, if you look at the league table, they’re 20th on zero points.”
Still, could be worse…
England’s latest shortcoming on the world stage will have been a source of joy for many rival supporters across the British Isles.
From wearing their opponents’ shirts or raising their flags, they had plenty of enjoyment with their attempts to tease the Three Lions.
However, whilst the jokes are set to continue until the next major tournament, Goldstein reminded us of a cross-border slip up.
Scotland, who played at their first World Cup since 1998, didn’t even make it out of their group and scored one goal across three matches.
“Remind yourselves that at least you’re not Scotland, who got knocked out a month ago… was it this tournament they were in?
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“I thought it was a different tournament! A month? That’s unbelievable, they got knocked out before it even began.”
“It says here, these are not my words, or Wales, Northern Ireland, or the Republic of Ireland, who didn’t even qualify,” Goldstein added.
“Have a laugh with them… I think they’re laughing at us today, right?”
