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Colm Meaney and the National Anthem


Colm Meaney, no fan of Britain he, seems to be rewording part of the British National Anthem when his character is singing it at Wembley. He seems to replace "Long to reign over us" with "Born to reign over us", a favoured lyrical change of those who dislike the hereditary monarchy in the UK.






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They always get that wrong, the dirge was abolished in 2001. It was replaced by Master Blaster.

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Ironically, when he managed England, Revie wanted to abandon God Save the Queen for Land Of Hope And Glory.

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