The real problem we face in portraying our identity as Germanic are the self-haters, lefty academics, etc. These are the sorts that infect our education and media systems. Have you noticed that any time the Anglo-Saxons are mentioned, these sorts are always at pains to mention the 'they were only a elite minority and had little effect on our gene pool' bullshit? Do they do the same when discussing the origins of the Welsh and Scottish people?? Do they hell! Any time a programme featuring them is shown, it's full of the usual mournful sound of bagpipes and 'Celtic' flutes - and earnest talk of their rich culture and heritage, with the inevitable Welsh or Scottish voice-over . None of it's by accident either. There is a conscious effort to replace any idea of a distinct English identity with that of Britishness. The Welsh and Scots are of course exempt from this brainwashing technique. You will also notice that the Olympics and the Golden Jubilee celebrations are also pushing Britishness for all its worth - along with the fact that most of these televised celebrations have concentrated their efforts on England, just to drive the idea of Britishness into the English even more.