Everton vs West Bromwich Albion: What did Ronald Koeman and his coaching staff learn from today's vital win at the Hawthorns? READ MORE
Tag: Ross Barkley
2016/17 Everton Season Preview
The 2016/17 season presents a clean slate for Everton. After two miserable campaigns, culminating in Roberto Martinez’s sacking, the Toffees will be looking to achieve European football. Their new majority shareholder has brought in a new manager to work under a new structure at Goodison Park. Time will tell whether the respective appointments of Ronald […] READ MORE
England Exit Euro 2016 With Two Unused Players
As England slumped to a humiliating defeat to Iceland, just two outfield players remained unused for the Three Lions’ 17-day stay in Euro 2016: Everton’s John Stones and Ross Barkley. While out-going manager Roy Hodgson did not feature Toffee duo for even a second in France—unlike the majority of the England squad— they cannot be held to account in the […] READ MORE
Four England Youngsters who should go to the Euros
The Three Lions have one of the most talented crop of youth players in the entire world. It would be a big mistake if Roy Hodgson decided to not start a number of these five talented youths at the upcoming European Championship READ MORE
Time for Roy Hodgson to Explore England’s Depth
After a routine 6-0 win against San Marino, England have qualified for France 2016 with ease and few hiccups. An impressive 100% win record so far was almost expected, considering the calibre and lack of troublesome fixtures. But with three games remaining, England still have targets in mind. As well as finishing their qualifying group […] READ MORE
2010 England Under-17 Team: Where Are They Now?
Ask any England football fan about 2010 and they will almost certainly not have the fondest of memories, especially after what happened in South Africa. But, some 8,400 miles away in Liechtenstein, something remarkable had just happened: England had won a tournament. More specifically, it was the UEFA Under-17 Championship where the young Lions had beaten Spain 2-1 in the […] READ MORE
Structurally Sound Southampton: A Team Riddled with Errors
Days ago, I discussed my qualms with Southampton’s less than stellar structure; their woeful behaviour on the pitch dramatically worsened during their somewhat embarrassing defeat against Everton. On home soil, no less, the crutched Ronald Koeman and his men suffered a crushing 3-0 blow, with Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley adding the cherry atop the […] READ MORE
Deja Vu for the Blues in Leicester
Roberto Martinez and his men knew that last years Championship’s runaway winners would be no easy prospect away from home. Everton appeared the more confident team throughout the first half, creating better chances and managing to convert two superb goals from Aiden McGeady (first competitive goal for the club) and Steven Naismith. Despite the first […] READ MORE
England v Costa Rica: England’s Young Stars Must Now Shine
For England the World Cup is over. The dream this time never got started as England finished with a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica to claim a solitary point in their campaign. Nonetheless there is hope that the young players that played in this tournament point to a brighter future for England. However for that […] READ MORE
England: Impressive Raheem Sterling Could Be Deadly From the Bench
Raheem Sterling has been one of the success stories of Liverpool’s season and on Saturday night made his mark on the World Cup with an impressive performance in England’s 2-1 defeat to Italy. Along with Danny Welbeck, he worked tirelessly tracking back into midfield putting pressure on the Italians and then attacking them with pace […] READ MORE