Our completely unofficial daily guide to the World Cup
BETWEEN THE STICKS: Tesco employees will be able to take time off, swap shifts and take breaks to watch World Cup matches, with TV screens being brought into canteens across its stores, distribution centres and head office.

STEADY AT THE BACK: Still at Tesco and teams are busy decorating staff areas with flags (even delivery drivers?) and banners - but, unlike the rest of us, they are not forgetting those not supporting England. Employees are being encouraged to bring in flags and banners for their home teams and notices are being written in various languages to ensure no one is left out.

MIDFIELD DYNAMOS: Do not discount the property value of winning the World Cup, says agent Jones Lang LaSalle. After wins in 1966, 1974 and 1998 the commercial property markets in England, Germany and France experienced a strong upswing. Note to retailers: better get those turnover-based rental deals done now.

IN THE ONION BAG: Just like Sven, Ikea might be Swedish, but it knows who its paying public are. The retailer is proffering its support for England in the game against Sweden on June 20 by offering the JEFF chair in red or white for only 1p on June 21, if (surely when) England wins.

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