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You only say that because he left the Arse!
No, honestly, I think there are a number of reasons.
The Premier League have a huge number of games, and the players are under pressure to perform for the men who manage them and those that pay their wages - and they may not be English.
Add to that the fact that patriotism was a dirty word in England for a long time - the flag of St George was hijacked by the BNP and has only really made a comeback in the last 15 years or so (by people trying to distance themselves from Cool Brittania)
Also our national anthem is specifically religious and monarchist. I sing it with great pride because I love my country and I love singing and sod the fact I don't believe in the words. But even I admit it's far less evocative than a song that trumpets the virtues of its own singers (not knocking yours, I envy it - except for the range needed to sing it)
And finally, we are a pretty reserved nation in many ways. If your talent is for football, you probably dread the camera in your face before a national game, when you're judged on what is possibly not your strongest talent.
All that said - I still wish they'd perk up a bit. I just disagree with your hypothesis.
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