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Old 09-06-2011, 06:11 AM   #18
DanaC
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It also depends whether you are referring to them as an object (The English football team) or using the team name 'England'.

So, you'd say 'The English football team is due to arrive at the airport in half an hour', but 'England are due to arrive at the airport in half an hour'.
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