It's in the data.

I mentioned before some research work our client LG Electronics had undertaken investigating Europe's TV viewing habits ahead of the upcoming summer of sport.

One data point caught my eye. UK citizens own the most TVs per household of any of the 12 European nations surveyed at 2.72 per household (level with Italy). Whereas Germans own the least TVs per household at 1.85 per household.

So, while Britons keep fit exercising our remote control fingers and watching football on TV, the Germans are busy outside playing it (practising penalties, no doubt).

And, yes, I did wait till after the final whistle before pressing post.