Should England Have It's Own Anthem?

[ToraToraTora]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-35204504
what should it be? My tin hat is on.

[Mamyalynne]

My personal opinion is no , but if the sporting fraternity want to adopt one for teams purely representing England then that's fine.

[-Talbot-]

2 world wars and one world cup
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUx8D6dD8FM

[Zacs-Master]

Jerusalem.

[maggiebee]

Why not? The current national anthem is little more than a dirge. Glad Scotland has it's own anthem at sporting events.

[gordiescotland1]

No we are all one country united kingdom I think we should have 1 anthem

[ToraToraTora]

So Scotland should sing GSTQ too then?

[Cloverjo]

I don't see why each nation of the UK can't use the National Anthem, even when we're not all playing under the same flag. I think that the anthem can be uplifting and inspirational, depending on the musical arrangement. It doesn't have to be a dirge.
Having said that, I do like Flower of Scotland, played when Scotland wins something. I wish we had something similar for England.

[Pete65]

If we have to have anthems can we please have ones that are a bit more cheery than the present dirges.
God Save the Queen is a dirge.
Flower of Scotland is even worse.

[Marshwarble]

The Terry and June theme tune?

[Prudie]

Land of hope and Glory. Yes we should, Scotland and Wales only really feel moved by their own.

[bazwillrun]

"I do like Flower of Scotland, played when Scotland wins something."

Hmmm...surprised you can remember how it goes then !

[cactusdriver]

[Ken4155]

If we were to have our own anthem for sporting purposes, the words would have to be simple so that our footballers could remember them.

[cactusdriver]

@TTT

Please do me a favour and drop that ****** apostrophe!

[ummmm]

Yes, I think it should.

I would also go with Jerusalem.

'Land of Hope and Glory' or 'God Save the Queen' should be for events that the UK participate in.

[Togo]

Yes! Jerusalem. England should have its own parliamentary assembly too. Sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

[toalisi]

Yes.

The current anthem is not only a dirge but, unlike other countries, glorifies
persons rather than the Nation.
It is all about God saving the reigning monarch.
Just listen to the French & German anthems !

[tearinghair]

I wouldn't want to emulate the French and ask for the furrows to run with the blood of our enemies though.

[rockyracoon]

I agree with Jerusalem.

[baza]

"There'll slways be an England", works for me, reference to country lanes. If the other members of the UK can sing of their bits , valleys, flowers etc. if and when they win something then so should us English.