Ok - that is New Wave - but from the good side combining synthy and melodic sounds in my view - I LOVE New Order - think I played Blue Monday 987 times in my DJ life even during Techno sessions - could be integrated perfectly as of their sound. Maybe our music brits can share their view as well
and others.
I consider them even more influential as Depeche Mode - considered rock band they pumped with Blue Monday which is to me one of the best ever songs ever! They are new wave to me combining many genres.
Even being a German (and you know what that means in foorball) I fell in love with their song for the English football team back in 1990 - simply love it - I would love we have similar entertaining sounds - teh end "Playing for England, we are playing / singing this song is a perfect arrangement!
"World In Motion" was released as a single in 1990 to celebrate England's appearance at the 1990 World Cup in Italy (Italia '90). The video features appearances by numerous English footballers.