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“It’s a brilliant finish” - these were the words BBC commentator Guy Mowbray screamed as Frank Lampard’s 25-yard volley hit the underside of the German crossbar and bounced over the line. It was the second England ‘goal’ in a matter of...read more »

Why England should call on Gary Hooper:

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If there’s one thing that England lacked over recent years- opitimised by their performance in the 1-1 in Montenegro- its a consistent, out and out goal scoring striker. Many have been tried and tested, the likes of Darren Bent, Andy...read more »

Is homosexuality a problem in football?

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Remaining in football after 'coming out' can cause real problems for players these days; players are finding it increasingly difficult to declare their sexuality with fears of how their fellow team-mates will react. Too it is likely that some players feel...read more »

Why Rangers need to start pushing their brand:

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Rangers CEO Charles Green is once again pushing for Rangers to be allowed to play football in the English leagues. He claims that both Rangers and Celtic will be playing competitive matches down south within the next five years. Green claims...read more »

Why are expectations still so high around England?

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England travelled to Montenegro on Tuesday knowing that only a win would put them in firm control of their World Cup Qualifying group. Despite a good first half we saw what we always see from England: A side lacking in...read more »

Has Roy Hodgson got the strongest England squad of recent times?

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The narrative during the build-up to England’s double header of World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro has been chiefly focused on the selection in the squad, and subsequent withdrawal, of Rio Ferdinand. Following the Manchester United man’s declaration that...read more »

Does Michael Owen deserve to be considered ‘an England great’?

He arrived onto the scene of English football in great fashion, netting on his Premier League debut and grabbing plaudits as Liverpool lost 2-1 to Wimbledon on the penultimate day of the 1996-97 season. That was his first bow into...read more »

What to make of Rio Ferdinand’s late career renaissance?

There is a certain lack of tension concerning who will emerge as this season’s champions of England.  Nevertheless, with other Premier League issues coming to the boil and the action across the football league building to a fascinating crescendo, the...read more »

Qatar 2022 and a Winter of discontent:

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FIFA General Secretary, Jerome Valcke, has confirmed that moving the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the winter has not been discounted as an option. Due to the baking hot temperatures in the Middle East emirate, playing a football competition...read more »

SIX of the best England players of all time:

As part of the FA’s 150th anniversary celebrations, England recently faced five time world champions Brazil. Yet within the furore, it was a particularly special day for a certain Ashley Cole, as he joined an elite group of players to...read more »

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