The sporting world once again shows its incredible capacity to unite with an enthusiastic turnout at Wembley for the England v France football international.

Tuesday night’s international between England and France was a night drenched in emotion. Had it not been for the swish of the helicopter blades it would have been the quietest minute’s silence in history. Hailed as a great display of Anglo-French solidarity. I believe it was the world in union.

The match took place four days after the Parisian atrocities. People are still fighting for their lives in hospital. Many people thought they should have cancelled this game. It was too soon. It was a friendly. People needed time to mourn.

They needed to play this game. It’s a statement that life goes on. This is the not so brave new world. By playing that game, we were making a bold statement to the terrorists. The game goes on.