English footie supporters of the FIFA World Cup are proving themselves to be some of the most patriotic this year…

If the number of absolutely PACKED bars for round one Vs Tunisia is anything to go by.

Today marks round two; England Vs Panama, but with the match kicking off at 4pm, supporters face a dilemma.

Need an excuse to get out of work? We got choo. Here are 7 excuses we reckon your boss might actually believe

1. You forgot to feed your pet

Play the guilt trip card. They want your pet to die?

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2. You’ve been gassy all day and need to see a doctor

This one will take some commitment. Chili tacos for brekkie anyone?

3. You’ve got to let the cleaner in

4pm on a Sunday. Believable no?

4. You’ve got a ‘personal’ appointment

Fair play to any boss who questions that one.

5. Your AC is leaking/a pipe has flooded

ANY building related issue you can come up with is pretty believable.

6. Your mother/father/brother/sister has flown in unexpectedly and you’ve got to go meet them at the airport

SUCH bad timing, but you’ve just GOT to be there.

7. Freak out and speak the truth

(Chances of failure are high here)

You leaving the office early like

You leaving the office late like…

And to all the people you leave behind

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