David Cameron milks the England victory to make a comeback. But it all goes pear-shaped.

Former prime minister David Cameron attempted to milk the England victory on Tuesday 3 July to make a comeback. But it all went pear-shaped.

Last night I enjoyed a real father and son moment: first, calmly explaining that England and penalty shootouts don't go together, and then the sheer joy, delight and exhilaration at an @England victory! Well done #ThreeLions Onwards…!

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) July 4, 2018

Penalty

England beat Colombia by a single goal in a penalty shootout. But when Cameron tried to get involved, things didn’t go quite as well for him. Because people quickly turned his football commentary against him:

https://twitter.com/seanp306/status/1014465205487702016

Cameron’s government unleashed a relentless austerity programme that forced ordinary people to pay for the bankers’ financial crash of 2007/8. At the same time, his policies piled on more debt than every Labour government combined since World War II.

Then, as many pointed out, there’s the former Tory leader’s Brexit game-playing:

Sadly I'll also need to explain to my son that being British and freedom to live, work and learn in 28 countries don't go together.

— Steven Findlay (@safindlay1980) July 4, 2018

And the tax dodging of Cameron’s family:

Did you also take the opportunity to have a father to son chat about avoiding tax?https://t.co/MG5dDgYaJz

— Ron Moore MP (@RonMooreMoreRon) July 4, 2018

‘Yeah, I’m a big-time fan. Totally.’

Other people reminded Cameron of the time he mixed up which football team he supports. During a 2015 general election speech, the former prime minister urged people to support West Ham. Apparently, Cameron forgot that he claims to be an Aston Villa fan:

Were you wearing your West Ham or your Aston Villa shirt? https://t.co/uTu8QUUIsO

— Aaron Bastani (@AaronBastani) July 4, 2018

Cameron was ridiculed intensely at the time:

David Cameron has forgotten which Football Club he supports. Aston Villa last week, West Ham this. Burnley next? https://t.co/V2pUAprDME

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 25, 2015

This has to cost Cameron the election, surely? How can anyone 'forget' which football team they support? Unforgivable. #CameronOut

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 25, 2015

“Staggering lack of self-awareness”

Back in 2018, some Twitter users were particularly unforgiving:

You casually and irrevocably wrecked this country for the sake of a few votes – you should be crawling around in sackcloth and ashes. You've been cocooned by money your entire life, so fuck off with your chummy matiness and show some shame.

— Lissa Evans (@LissaKEvans) July 4, 2018

David, your staggering lack of self awareness is bewildering. Go away. It's the only thing you've proved recently you're good at. #PeoplesVote

— SMR 🎧 Rejoin Radio 📻 (@SMRRejoinRadio) July 4, 2018

On social media, Cameron tried and failed to use the World Cup to make a comeback with the British people. But the former prime minister’s record has left a stain he can never wash off. And rightly so.

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