Nick Ames's match report
That’s it from me. Thanks for your company and correspondence, and sorry not to get through all the emails.
The last word goes to a Guardian colleague, popping up on Twitter. “I mean @TimdeLisle, I’ve appreciated your updates today,” says Alexandra Topping, “but if you compare Frank [Lampard] to Sam Allardyce again I’m going to leave a custard pie on your chair at work.” The proof is in the pudding.
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