In its elongated form, the shen ring became the cartouche which enclosed and protected a royal name.

In the evening I practise my forms with Lapy, who'd be a good stickfighter if he could be bothered.

Towards noon, he experienced convulsive movements; the extremities became stiff, the pulse extremely small, and he died during an attack of cynical spasm.

England will not be catapulted among the favourites for Euro 2012 as a result of this win, but no victory against Spain is earned easily and it is right they take great heart from their efforts as they now prepare to play Sweden at Wembley on Tuesday.