When these dates are announced I automatically rule out any clashing appointments. I had to travel to Hungary on an afternoon's notice one time (when we beat Macedonia at home 1-0 - OCT 99?) and to my delight I found Eurosport showing highlights of the game after midnight in my hotel room. The usual late night hotel channels went unvisited.
Arranging interviews, dates, holidays etc. isn't acceptable Paul!
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