England win at last

Pom Pea-shooter takes world honour

Orange News reports that while the nation may still be in shock at the pathetic performance of the English football team at the 2010 Fifa World Cup, they can at least take pride in Ian Ashmeade, who has walked away with the world pea-shooting title.

Armed with tripods and laser guns, competitors took aim at a putty target on the village green in Witcham, Cambridgeshire, all taking their shot at being the world’s best.

The winner in 2009, George Hollis, was pipped by 53-year-old Ashmeade in the tournament’s 40th year.

Not quite the World Cup, but then again, beggars can’t be choosers.

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