As for the Italians, who are trying to join the possession- and attack-oriented sides that reign supreme at the moment, there is finally a knockout game to play.

WSJ: Euro 2012: Italy Advances in More Ways Than One

Trott, moved up the order to open to allow England to play five bowlers, took 33 balls to get off the mark and his reluctance to play any form of sweep to a spin-oriented attack saw the innings grind virtually to a halt.

BBC: England on back foot against Bangladesh in Mirpur

Berkshire Hathaway, Mr Buffett's insurance-oriented conglomerate, is facing a hefty bill for the attack, perhaps some 3-5% of the eventual total, he says.

ECONOMIST: The insurance bill