ROBERT NEVITT thinks Futsal could be the key to lifting the depression that follows England around when it comes to major international tournaments

It’s 19 October, 2008. Rio De Janeiro hosts the World Cup final between Brazil and reigning champions Spain. End-to-end football, moments of outrageous pieces of skill and fantastic goals result in a 2-2 draw. A tense penalty shoot-out follows, with the hosts keeping their nerve to win and regain the World title, their fourth in all. The celebrations on Copacabana beach go on long into the night.Hang on a minute, I hear you say. ...