Roy Hodgson’s initial 26-man Euro squad has been revealed, and the big surprise was the inclusion of Manchester United’s 18-year-old centre forward, Marcus Rashford, at the expense of the experienced Jermain Defoe. Defoe’s fifteen league goals have undoubtedly kept Sunderland in the top flight. He has proved time and time again that he can be relied on to […] READ MORE
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'A Rash Decision': Marcus Rashford Inclusion a Symptom of British Football
As Euro 2016 approaches and the media fuels the frenzy that ‘this is England’s year’ again, it comes as no surprise that the announcement of Hodgson’s provisional squad has brought about flurry of media attention for all manner of reasons. One inclusion that has gathered more attention than most is that of Manchester United’s breakthrough […] READ MORE
England Euro 2016 Striking Options
With only two months left before Roy Hodgson selects his squad for England’s Euro 2016 campaign, he has several options to lead the attack in France this summer. Concentrating only on central strikers, wide players who may operate as part of a front three such as Raheem Sterling and Theo Walcott are not under consideration […] READ MORE
England at Euro 2016: Initial Queries
Many queries are starting to manifest about England at Euro 2016. How will they fare? Who will they take? Why pick that kit? READ MORE
Wayne Rooney Injury may be a Blessing in Disguise for England
The injury to all-time top goalscorer, Wayne Rooney, may not be the biggest disaster for England, given the other options available. READ MORE
How Important is Dele Alli to Spurs and England?
Just how important is Dele Alli to Tottenham Hotspur and to England? There is a great deal of potential in the young 19-year-old, who has impressed recently at Tottenham. READ MORE
Euro 2016 Group B Preview: Wales to Take on England
Euro 2016 Group B drew bitter rivals together in the form of England and Wales. This preview focuses on the group from the Welsh perspective. READ MORE
Euro 2016 Draw – England draw Wales
England and Wales have drawn each other at Euro 2016 in Group B along with Russia and Slovakia. Meanwhile the Republic of Ireland are up against Belgium, Italy and Sweden in the “Group of Death” and Euro Debutants Northern Ireland face tough matches against World Champions Germany, Poland and Ukraine in Group C. The home-nations […] READ MORE
Gary Neville Appointed Valencia Manager
Former Manchester United player and Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, has been appointed Valencia Manager. READ MORE
Spain Dominate as England Search for Inspiration
And so, when push came to shove, England showed just how far they have to come to compete with Europe’s best. Despite ten wins from ten in qualifying, this showed the difference between Roy Hodgeon and his boys, and the elite. Spain Dominate As England Search For Inspiration Spain passed, pressed and kept the ball for […] READ MORE