Whoever called the English an “island race” is only half right. Every Englishman is his own island. They are sensitive to the right to privacy and personal space. However, this does not prevent them from joining all sorts of clubs and societies, because to feel like “one of” is the secret desire of any Englishman. And they are only at first glance calm and do not lose their composure under any circumstances. But once you look at the behavior of their football fans, it becomes clear that the English are not so imperturbable; passions also boil in their souls, especially when fueled by a pint or two of ale.