There are few things more arbitrary in football than a good performance. What makes one ‘good’? Does the performance need…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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