Blaming the WAGs for England’s international shortcomings
When England bombed out of the 2006 World Cup quarter-finals, the nation was quick to place the blame. But it wasn’t on Wayne Rooney, whose second half sending off left the team vulnerable to a strong Portuguese side. Neither was it on the three players who paid the...
Euro 2024 best leaders XI
Euro 2024 is right around the corner, so we decided to scour the 24 sides competing, and build a team of the best leaders. GK - Manuel Neuer - Germany - The veteran shot stopper is not only one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, but an excellent leader....
How do England win Euro 2024 without Luke Shaw?
Our tactics writer Aidan Smith, from Tactically Speaking, argues that Kieran Trippier is England's best option to replace the injured Luke Shaw at left-back throughout Euro 2024. England have injury troubles. Where? Left-back. If you were to rank every England...
If Rishi Sunak does have a mastermind plan to win the UK general election, he will be banking on England’s Euro 2024 success.
Sunak began his election campaign by scoring an own goal when he asked, “So are you looking forward to all the football?” to a pub in South Wales. He was met with an awkward silence before one local pointed out that Wales were not in the Euros this summer. Sunak...
Who will be starting for England in Euro 2024?
There's some obvious choices for Gareth Southgate for the England starting eleven, but other positions are much more contested for their spot on the pitch. We will be trying to work out what might...
England Euro 2024 squad announced
Gareth Southgate names his initial 30-man England squad which he intends to take to Euro 2024 in Germany, as the tournament starts June 14. This isn't the final draft just yet, and there's still...
England’s remote base camp for Euro 2024 reflects FA mission to learn from German tournament success
Once again, England have chosen to base themselves far from the city buzz as they prepare to tuck themselves away in a rustic German hicksville for Euro 2024. This is not the first time England have opted for geographical seclusion in recent years, and it all but confirms a more considered and holistic FA approach to these things.
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Blaming the WAGs for England’s international shortcomings
When England bombed out of the 2006 World Cup quarter-finals, the nation was quick to place the blame. But it wasn’t on Wayne Rooney, whose second half sending off left the team vulnerable to a strong Portuguese side. Neither was it on the three players who paid the...
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Euro 2024 best leaders XI
Euro 2024 is right around the corner, so we decided to scour the 24 sides competing, and build a team of the best leaders. GK - Manuel Neuer - Germany - The veteran shot stopper is not only one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, but an excellent leader....
How do England win Euro 2024 without Luke Shaw?
Our tactics writer Aidan Smith, from Tactically Speaking, argues that Kieran Trippier is England's best option to replace the injured Luke Shaw at left-back throughout Euro 2024. England have injury troubles. Where? Left-back. If you were to rank every England...
If Rishi Sunak does have a mastermind plan to win the UK general election, he will be banking on England’s Euro 2024 success.
Sunak began his election campaign by scoring an own goal when he asked, “So are you looking forward to all the football?” to a pub in South Wales. He was met with an awkward silence before one local pointed out that Wales were not in the Euros this summer. Sunak...
Who will be starting for England in Euro 2024?
There's some obvious choices for Gareth Southgate for the England starting eleven, but other positions are much more contested for their spot on the pitch. We will be trying to work out what might be going through Southgate's mind when picking the starting XI....
England Euro 2024 squad announced
Gareth Southgate names his initial 30-man England squad which he intends to take to Euro 2024 in Germany, as the tournament starts June 14. This isn't the final draft just yet, and there's still time for some late decisions. As the England manager still has time to...
England’s remote base camp for Euro 2024 reflects FA mission to learn from German tournament success
Once again, England have chosen to base themselves far from the city buzz as they prepare to tuck themselves away in a rustic German hicksville for Euro 2024. This is not the first time England have opted for geographical seclusion in recent years, and it all but confirms a more considered and holistic FA approach to these things.
Why Jarrod Bowen leapfrogs Cole Palmer for Euros game time
Our tactics writer Aidan Smith, from Tactically Speaking, suggests Jarrod Bowen may be a more direct replacement for Bukayo Saka in-game than Cole palmer. In Cole Palmer you’ve got a highly technical winger who doesn’t get phased by pressured moments, and...
Kai Havertz has found his role — and it’s perfect for Arsenal and Germany
Our tactics writer Aidan Smith, from Tactically Speaking, talks about Kai Havertz's new role at Arsenal, and explains how Germany can benefit from it at Euro 2024. The open secret for judging strikers is that they cannot get away with not scoring goals, no matter how...
Why Adam Wharton is just what England need at Euro 2024
Our tactics writer Aidan Smith, from Tactically Speaking, argues that Crystal Palace's midfield anchor Adam Wharton is perfect for Gareth Southgate's plans at Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate has today named his preliminary Euro 2024 squad. In some positions, England’s...
Inside the mind: Decoding the psychology of a big game player
Join us as we embark on a deep dive inside the mind of Samuel Jeremiah, dissecting his mindset, and resilience to succeed on the biggest stage, from playing in the cages. We will explore how Jeremiah’s mental fortitude shapes his performance as a true big-game player. Through this journey, we aim to uncover the underlying psychological mechanisms that enable him to thrive under pressure, providing insights into the secrets behind his team’s triumphant victory at The Den.