I just thought I'd point a finger towards a story in today's papers: Mark Cavendish wins the fourth stage of the Giro d'Italia.

The Giro is cycling's "Tour of Italy" and is a huge race in the cycling world... and Mark Cavendish is Manx, not English!!!

Below is from a Guardian interview...

Q: Are you the most famous bloke to come out of the Isle of Man since the Bee Gees?
A: Eh, I think so ... yeah. It's not something I pay much attention to, to be honest. I do what I do because I love the sport and the other stuff that comes with it is a bonus. A lot of people in the Isle of Man support me and it makes it all worthwhile when people are interested in what you're doing. I dunno if the word 'famous' is appropriate, but I'm quite well known on the Isle of Man.

Q: You do realise that if you do well in the Tour, the English will try to claim you as one of their own ...
A: Yeah, probably. I had the option to ride for England in the Commonwealth Games last year but I stayed true to my roots.