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Sometimes the World Cup narrative has begun to focus on individuals. Sometimes we hear all about the guile and craft of Messi, the power of Mbappe, the clever Neymar, the fading brilliance of Ronaldo or the emerging stardust of Ramos … Continue reading →

yachts in the English channel – image collinsdigital To sail a boat you need to understand the wind; true and apparent, the tide; ebb and flood, the currents, lee way, speed over the ground, speed through the water, course to … Continue reading →

The low sun over London and England is still sleeping through a World Cup pre-dawn. The sparkle of a 6-2 victory over Iran was satisfying but expected while Spain sizzled 7-0 and France powered past the Aussies and the early … Continue reading →

The quest begins. It is raining in London as the ptofessional footballers from this green and pleasant land train in the desert heat. The squad is on a mission to bring back the World Cup, a trophy adored across the … Continue reading →

The Boys are Back … The England team gathered at St Georges Park before flying out to Qatar. As the players arrive the growing sense of excitement is tangible. Declan Rice declares “World Cup baby” as he gets out of … Continue reading →

Its the togtherness ..

ENGLAND PLAYERS Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle United), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Conor Coady (Everton, loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers), Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), John Stones (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Ben White (Arsenal) Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City), Declan Rice (West Ham United),  Forwards: Phil Foden (Manchester … Continue reading →

Hodgson was pleased with Englands performance as he claimed his team dominated the footballing minnows Costa Rica in a nil all draw. England return from the World Cup eliminated, and last in their group , with a solitary point. Hodgson … Continue reading →