The quadrannual/quadrennial/fourth-yearly B&S World Cup sweepstake was undertaken with all due pomp and seriousness this morning, with names being drawn out of a suitable receptacle (a melanine cereal bowl, for minutiae hounds) and announced ceremoniously.
Most amusingly, non-Brit Mark Hallinger drew Eng-er-land, while a certain Mr Hilton basked smugly in the warmth of drawing the hot favourites, Spain.
Let the games begin!
