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How do England win Euro 2024 without Luke Shaw?

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...

Who will be starting for England in Euro 2024?

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

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...

The xGenius Football Podcast

 

Be sure to check out our latest podcast on Spotify, where we talk all things Euros and exclusive topics.

Find out what it takes to succeed in Germany this summer; we spoke to experts in the field so make sure to tune in and visit our homepage.

Episode 1: Talking Football in the Middle East

 

In this episode, we talk about the mindset within football in the Middle East – featuring an exclusive interview with TalkSports Middle Eastern and Asian Football Expert, Liam Weeks.

Episode 2: Picking our Euro 2024 England Squad

In this episode, we talk about the mentality of international footballers – featuring an exclusive interview with ex-Northern Ireland defender, Gerry Taggart.

Episode 3: Live Reaction to the Euro 2024 England Squad

 

xGenius reacts live to the England provisional squad.

Episode 4: The Mindset of a Manager

 

We talk about the mentality of top level managers and explore why so many managers have been in and out of clubs lately – featuring an exclusive interview with TIFO writer and presenter Jon Mackenzie.

Episode 5: Inside the Mind of a Football Commentator

We talk about some of the strongest mentalities in the Premier League this season – featuring an exclusive interview with Sky Sports commentator, Gary Taphouse.

Episode 6: The mindset behind sleep

In our final episode of the series, we talk about the mental importance of sleep and preparation- featuring an exclusive interview with elite sports sleep trainer, Nick Littlehales.

In this episode, we talk about the mentality of international footballers – featuring an exclusive interview with ex-Northern Ireland defender, Gerry Taggart. Our podcast team pick our England squad for the Euros.

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England Euro 2024 squad announced

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...

The xGenius Football Podcast

 

Be sure to check out our latest podcast on Spotify, where we talk all things Euros and exclusive topics.

Find out what it takes to succeed in Germany this summer; we spoke to experts in the field so make sure to tune in and visit our homepage.

Episode 1: Talking Football in the Middle East

 

In this episode, we talk about the mindset within football in the Middle East – featuring an exclusive interview with TalkSports Middle Eastern and Asian Football Expert, Liam Weeks.

Episode 2: Picking our Euro 2024 England Squad

In this episode, we talk about the mentality of international footballers – featuring an exclusive interview with ex-Northern Ireland defender, Gerry Taggart.

In this episode, we talk about the mentality of international footballers – featuring an exclusive interview with ex-Northern Ireland defender, Gerry Taggart. Our podcast team pick our England squad for the Euros.

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Euro 2024 best leaders XI

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....

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Our beautiful game: The secrets to winning mentality revealed

Our beautiful game: The secrets to winning mentality revealed

Have you ever wondered as a football fan just how significant winning mentality is for the players? Do you sit there from your comfy armchair watching your team on the television, and ever wonder how the players carry this aura of borderline arrogance when walking through that tunnel in a raucous atmosphere? This feature will provide you with all the answers for how players obtain this winning mentality both on and off the pitch.