Thundery showers may develop over south London and north Surrey by the time England take on Wales in a crucial European Championships match this afternoon.

Despite a mostly dry start, some bright and sunny periods and a maximum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius during the morning, scattered showers are expected later on.

The Met Office forecasts disappointment and localised downpours following a promising start.

A troubling omen for England’s chances this afternoon? Pathetic fallacy of the national character? Time will tell.