In that district it was a favourite remedy for scald head in a baby to hang cotton wool on a thornen hedge by moonlight.

Furthermore, Brecht cut some of the more farcical elements and the rowdy Kiplingesque songs...

Gareth Southgate's side were on a mission to travel one step further than any England side has done since the 1966 World Cup final win against West Germany and they finally achieved the long-cherished goal as they came from behind to beat Denmark after extra time.

He spoke with a slurry voice.