There are few things more arbitrary in football than a good performance. What makes one ‘good’? Does the performance need … More
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Rashford Leeds the Way
England 2-0 Costa Rica England completed their World Cup dress rehearsals with a comprehensive 2-0 victory over Costa Rica. Auditioning … More
Gary and Harry Help England Hold On
England 2-1 Nigeria It truly was a game of two halves at Wembley, as England saw off Nigeria 2-1. The … More
World Cup Losers: 8 Players Kicking Themselves
A week has passed since The FA released that dramatic video, announcing England’s World Cup squad one player at a … More
The Final 23: Youth, Form, Fitness
If you’re reading this, which, I guess you must be, then it’s highly likely you’re a sports fan. … More
Curse Of The Stretcher: Who’s Been Caught So Far
There is no shortage of topics to pick from at this time of year. The domestic football season is coming … More
A Twisted Knee and A Startling Fee
This week has brought about two major news stories relating to England’s national team. The first can only be considered … More
Central Midfielders: Who Will Go
Gareth Southgate is a man of no frills. The England manager does things the simple way and, living up to … More
Injury, Italy, and Beating Holland Comfortably
There was something very satisfying about England facing the Netherlands and Italy over the past fortnight. These are two of … More
VAR Leaves England Enraged at the End
England 1-1 Italy A late VAR-awarded Italy penalty meant England failed to walk away with a deserved second victory of … More
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