A tale of mistaken identity, the England national team and plumbing - the unlikely ingredients of a must-read book by Gary James & Mark Brown...

Nottingham Plumber and Sunday football manager Reg Atkinson applies to install the undersoil heating at the new Wembley Stadium. His application coincides with the dismissal of the England national team manager a mere 10 days before England are due to face Germany in a crucial World Cup qualifying match. England only need a draw to qualify, whereas Germany must win the match.

By a combination of errors and a case of mistaken identity Reg is given the England manager's job. Former Forest manager Ron Atkinson was the man the FA wanted. When Reg realises it's too late - and costly - for him to stand down and, despite efforts made by the bungling F.A. officials who appointed him to force him out, he is forced to lead an England side out at the old Wembley (in our story Wembley has yet to be demolished - this is probably going to turn out to be true!). I won't spoil the ending - you'll have to read it! Just click on the copy below to order through amazon.co.uk.