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Gutted

The problem with afternoon imbibing is the lack of focus. When I placed my bet for Portugal to beat Hungary 3 – 0 there was some lack of manual dexterity.

I hadn’t appreciated the significance of that fumbling until the end of the game when Portugal wom 3-0. Why then were my funds not increased by £54?

Apparently, I had cashed out my £1.50 stake! A bit like Cristiano Ronaldo missing that sitter, I put on a brave face and carried on (betting.) I just need Wales, Italy and Russia to win today.