Category Archives: Englands World Cup

6 goals against France in the very friendly third place World Cup playoff meant that the England coach Tuchel was smiling when he met the press. He was full of “pain” and “hurt” and “scars” from the Argentine game he … Continue reading →

In a meeting between footballers there is sometimes a dissonance in the game caused by  different values being applied.  Grit and determination and physical strength can be met with guile and hidden violence and deceit.  All is fair in world … Continue reading →

It will be 10pm in London when the England fans will find out if a tall blonde on a Saturday night is going to be a pleasure or a disaster. England vs Norway in the World Cup. Erling Harland is … Continue reading →

Jordan Pickford pushed one round the post, clawed another one up and over from the top corner, then punched away all the crosses while Dan Burn and John Stones reinforced the England defence in a classic backs to the wall … Continue reading →

It is Mexico in the Azteca .. a footballing nation on their home turf. Our guys have all been in places like this – the Bernebau, the Nou Camp, Anfield, Wembley, Elland Rd, the Den. Its a big game in … Continue reading →

England 2 DR Congo 1 ….. and now onto the conflagration in the Azteca. Our football tradition includes the wonder of knockout football in the FA Cup. The biggest clubs with the biggest stars have to play on tight intensely … Continue reading →

It kicks off at 5pm London time. Its is a tough test against the footballers from Congo. Only one team can progress and possession and ball retention does not win you the game. You need something extra. Power at set … Continue reading →

Germany never looked like a team. Somehow the collective will was not there. A ridiculous VAR decision disallowed a goal and then they were out on penalties. Stuff happens, but you have to win. Japan were within a few minutes … Continue reading →

England 2 Panama 0 The DR Congo are waiting for England on Wednesday. A tough challenge to make the last 16. Three Lions on your chest. Its England at the World Cup. Come On England.