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From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
They are still the team to beat - I just hope England get through their half of the draw to have a go at them in the final.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
He'd have a go at players, rightly or wrongly.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
"If you have frustration than there's banter, and fans will have a go at players on the pitch, but sometimes it goes too far. Turning up at players' houses, I think that is wrong."
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2025
I’d stand there with my mouth closed tight, my lips zipped, glued, and stapled together to keep the angry words that were banging to get out and have a go at Mama from escaping.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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