I think you're missing my original point. If we want to gather around something that is symbolic of all the good things about this culture, or can be made to be, then how about something relevant ?
St George, nah, Bill should be the symbol of our Englishness. Especially our humour. And he was English, unlike George.
So maybe a thread of adapted Shakespeare quotes is what is called for.
He was born, and died on this day. So let's quote the bard.
ON Albion's Premier League status..
'We...