The planet clocks off · Issue 002 · Monday, 15 June 2026
From the editor
I. **Pick one match and watch it with people.** England open against Croatia at 9pm on Wednesday; the tournament's whole point is the shared evening, so make one game a proper fixture with others rather than something you half-watch alone.
II. **Buy a ticket to your nearest small venue.** Myles Smith learned his trade in Luton pubs, and with over half of Britain's grassroots venues unprofitable last year, simply turning up is the cheapest way to keep the next one's doors open.
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