Travel report

Shabby-chic: Through England as “Mr. Rangnick”

Any resemblance to Rangnick? I doubt it, a hotel employee in Manchester saw it differently.(Bild: stock.adobe.com (2), Gepa, Wiesmeyer, Krone KREATIV)

Boom thanks to Brexit? Not at all. More than four years after leaving the EU, disillusionment reigns in the UK. The economy is suffering and the promised goals of more autonomy, a better healthcare system and less immigration have been missed. A tour of "shabby-chic" England reveals many problems - but also what makes the island so enchanting.

He smiled expectantly, I looked stupid. Failed international understanding par excellence. "Are you not a football fan?", the nice hotel concierge softened his harsh Manchester accent for my sake. With a reference to the kick, it finally clicked and I understood his previous question: "Has no one ever told you that you look like Ralf Rangnick?"