Tag: England
Sam Allardyce's England tenure remembered: A lucky coin, 'pint of wine' myth – and beating Slovakia
Sam Allardyce had never looked happier. He had landed his dream job as England manager and, on a balmy Sunday evening in Slovakia,...
Alan Shearer on life inside and outside the England bubble – Tension, criticism, darkness and light
I was asked by a mate this week what a 26-year-old Alan Shearer would have made of the 53-year-old me. Before anyone else...
A glorious gut punch, pig heads on platters and acid jazz: The Euro 2024 anthems – rated
With the Euro 2024 group stage done, we’ve heard all 24 national team anthems three times. It is time to say goodbye to...
England have the Euros' most effective defence. Should Southgate double down on his tactics?
A striking thing about the reaction to England’s group-stage performance is how many different solutions have been offered.In midfield, it’s possible to find...
Euro 2024 and the lopsided draw affecting which teams are considered likely finalists
There is a reason, at the very moment Gareth Southgate and his players were having obscenities and plastic cups hurled at them in...
Erik Ten Hag staying at Manchester United provides 'peace of mind' – Kobbie Mainoo
Kobbie Mainoo admitted it is good to have “peace of mind” after Manchester United decided to stick with Erik ten Hag.The United manager...