True Brits?

So far, it has been a quiet summer for major sport and our British teams have not really had too much chance to impress.

But this weekend starts an extended period of major competition for our people which will culminate in the Ashes. It is British Grand Prix weekend and Jenson Button must have a fantastic chance of success. The British & Irish Lions also face the first of three matches against South Africa. Their chances of victory are low.

England's under 21 football side are through to the semi-finals of the European Championship and can fancy their chances following a terrific 2-0 win over Spain.

But the main event for this time of the year is Wimbledon. Whilst Andy Murray has his best ever chance of claiming the title at SW19, there is, as ever, interest throughout the draw. The men have a difficult time with Dan Evans facing Nicolay Davydenko, James Ward facing Fernando Verdasco, Alex Bogdanovic playing Tomas Berdych and Josh Goodall taking on Michael Llodra in the first round.

Last year's junior superstar Laura Robson makes her senior Wimbledon bow. She is not expected to beat Danielle Hantuchova. But her fellow Brit ladies all have a chance - Melanie South is up against Mathilde Johansson, Katie O'Brien plays Iveta Benesova, Georgie Stoop takes on Vera Zvonareva, and Elena Baltacha will challenge Alona Bondarenko.

As much as I'd love Murray to win Wimbledon, I would be similarly delighted if our lower-ranked Brits could put up a show (and that means winning matches!).