by Dom Smith Sarina Wiegman has included uncapped goalkeeper Emily Ramsey of Everton in her 26-player squad for the Arnold…
Southgate: I Considered Announcing Resignation Before World Cup
by Dom Smith Gareth Southgate says he considered announcing, ahead of the tournament, his intention to resign after the Qatar…
Messi, Rob Green, and How Outcome Bias Clouds Our Judgement
by Dom Smith Lionel Messi is the best footballer of all time and that was already the case before he…
Why England Are Unlikely to Progress in 2023
by Dom Smith The blunt truth is that in 2023 England are unlikely to meaningfully improve. And if they do…
Sarina Wiegman on How Lionesses Won the Euros – And Why 2023 Can’t Beat 2022
Sarina Wiegman reflects on a historic year with the Lionesses. How did her team get the big moments right at…
Why Southgate Chose to Stay…
“F*CK OFF SOUTHGATE, YOU NEGATIVE B*STARD,” yelped one livid fan as he headed for an early exit. All around Molineux,…
How the Culture at England Allows Players in Poor Form to Flourish
by Dom Smith Fabio Capello used to pick players on form. He made that abundantly clear during his four years…
Wiegman Taught Herself About English Culture Before Becoming England Manager
by Dom Smith at Wembley Sarina Wiegman said she deliberated over whether she could leave the Netherlands to become England…
A Bigger Missed Opportunity Than the Euros but Who Is Really to Blame?
by Dom Smith In some ways they live a privileged life of which the rest of the population can only…
Kane Blazes Penalty as England Bow Out to World Champions France
England 1–2 France by Dom Smith Kylian Mbappé received the ball on the left. He stopped it, tapped it forward,…