The Dream of Elsewhere

Even the smallest dreams don't come true in Britain anymore. Want a house? Decent pay? Kids? Don't regret not getting out while you had the chance.

It dawned on me recently that I’m never going to score the winning goal at Wembley. If you know me this won’t come as much of a surprise. I’m 22 and whilst I love watching sport, I’m terrible at it. I spent much of my childhood running away from the ball whilst receiving pitying looks from spectating parents. But there was always time. Maybe one day I’d…