[Washington]

Winners: Italy

ENGLAND: Spawny runners up

SCOTLAND: Out in group stages

WALES: Out in 1/4 finals

Just saying 

But you mustn’t have lumped on unless of course you’re replying from your new yacht that’s currently moored off Cannes 

Fortunately/unfortunately I didn't Wash  I realised a long time ago that gambling is a mugs game and the only person who ends up rich is the bookie  I now only bet £1 each way on the National once a year as it's sort of a family tradition and that's it  And no, I have never been addicted or owt I just have better things to spend my cash on 

I could have made a mint if I'd done a Yankee on that lot and lumped on but if it had gone tit's up I could also have been old mother hubbard. I'd rather keep my money in the bank tin under the floor boards  No regrets at all 

The daughter won 70 quid though by following my advice and backing Italy 

That’s about my level of gambling too. Whenever I’ve been to Vegas I play the 1 or 5 cent slots and take advantage of the free drinks they bring around when you’re in one spot. It still works out a lot cheaper than going to the bar. Once a Yorkshireman always a Yorkshireman !!