An Oasis Of Serenity

Rugby World Cup Semi Final: England 14 France 9

As England's Grumpy Old Men indulged in a leisurely lap of honour, the public address system played Oasis at earsplitting volume.

"I said maybe you're gonna be the one that saves me. And, after all, you're my Wonderwall."

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to Wonderwall Wilkinson.

It was business as usual for little Jonny. A nation's expectation had weighed heavily on his shoulders. Big men had been assigned to do bad things to him.

Yet, at the heart of the hostility, he had a sense of serenity. He, and we, had been this way before.

As the match entered its decisive moments, and the nerves were as taut as piano wire, he took time to compose himself.

He breathed deeply, reprogrammed his brain. It was time to do what he does best.

A simple penalty, from in front of the posts. Then the familiar dagger thrust of an instinctive drop goal.

Cue mayhem, tears to dilute the testosterone. England are one game away from history

Source: www.sundaymirror.co.uk