Why Wayne Rooney Should Be Dropped From England’s Starting XI
Brian Bowler argues that for England to excel in Brazil, Wayne Rooney must be dropped from the national side’s starting eleven. In the summer of 2004, a young Everton striker announced himself onto the...
View ArticleRaheem Sterling Could Be England’s Secret Weapon
Following on from a highly successful season with Liverpool, Raheem Sterling has been deservedly awarded with a spot on Roy Hodgson’s World Cup squad. Sarah Fitzpatrick looks ahead to next month’s...
View ArticleThe Issue Of International Football Payments
In the wake of the Cameroon players refusing to travel to Brazil over what they felt was underpayment for appearing in the World Cup, an interesting question was raised – how much money are footballers...
View ArticleFour Reasons Wayne Rooney Should Not Start Against Italy
Wayne Rooney’s questionable track record at major tournaments has led to many calling for Roy Hodgson to drop the Manchester United striker. Jack McCann provides us with four reasons why he believes...
View ArticleThe Fault In England’s Stars
England has produced some of the brightest lights the world has ever seen, Beckham, Charlton, Lineker, Banks, Matthews, and they have had lengthy spells of dominance in European Football, but bizarrely...
View ArticleMedia ‘Experts’ Contributing To Wayne Rooney’s Downfall
You may not have heard but Wayne Rooney appears to be under performing in this year’s World Cup. Yes, ninety minutes in Manaus on Saturday and the annual ignominy of the English media is well and truly...
View ArticlePA Preview:England vs Uruguay
England and Uruguay clash at 8pm on Thursday in the Arena Corinthians, São Paulo. It is a crucial game for both teams as a loss will effectively end their chances of progression to the knockout stages....
View ArticleEnglish Talent Is Wasted Under Roy Hodgson
David Kennedy argues that Roy Hodgson is the wrong man to get the best out of the riches at his disposal as England manager. Greg Dyke says he won’t be sacked. Hodgson says he won’t resign. The FA...
View ArticleWhere Did It Go Wrong For Roy Hodgson’s England?
Roy Hodgson’s men are out of this year’s World Cup following two losses from their two opening games. The Three Lions did not look as fluid and cohesive in the final third, while defensively they have...
View ArticleEngland – The Team That Never Fulfils Its Potential
1966. England’s greatest triumph and its biggest yolk. England’s loss to Uruguay was no surprise to those in football who look at England in all its realities. How many England players are actually...
View ArticleThe Role of the Holy Trinity in England’s Tournament Failures
And so after just ten days, the England World Cup journey is over and the fallout begins in earnest. Nobody is off limits as the ravenous English media look for individual(s) to blame in the national...
View ArticleSteven Gerrard: The Scapegoat for England’s Failure
The post-mortem is set to go into overdrive as England players arrive home early from Brazil amidst barrels of criticism. Steven Gerrard, is one player who will feel both sides of the same knife and...
View ArticleWorld Cup Heroes: Bobby Moore
This week’s World Cup Hero needs no introduction to English fans. We give you, Sir Bobby Moore. Bobby Moore was born in Essex, England in 1941 and spent his early days playing football for the local...
View ArticleBest XI Never To Play In A World Cup
As the curtain comes down on an exceptional World Cup tournament, we decided to look back at the Best XI to never win a World Cup. Would this side challenge for top honours? Goalkeeper – Ray Clemence...
View ArticleTop Premier League Clubs Are Hurting The England Team
Ashley Cole’s move to AS Roma this week has been met with praise for the former Arsenal and Chelsea man. Despite being described as refreshing and innovative, when scratching beneath the surface, the...
View ArticleWatch: Former England Captain Martin Johnson Gives His Verdict On Potential...
The 2017 Six Nations is where many a home nation hopeful will put his hand up for British and Irish Lions selection this year. Former England captain and Lion Martin Johnson has now given his verdict...
View ArticleHas Eddie Jones’ England Team Peaked Too Soon?
If England beat Italy this weekend, they will go level with the great South African side of the late 1990s and New Zealand’s World Cup-winning heroes of 2015, who fell at the 18th hurdle as they put...
View Article