Cornwall. 15th June 2014. 2.30am – 30 minutes after kick off.

Hazel, 94, struggles to keep her eyes open. Barbara, 96, stares intently as Didier Drogba appears on screen.

BARBARA: Did you say Ivory Coast are nicknamed the Elephants?

HAZEL: mmhmm. Not sure why.

BARBARA: (Rearranging her bra strap) I’ve got a fair idea.

© Carl Burkitt 2014