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Another Day Another Dollar ..

Posted on March 21, 2024 by thefupress

Southgate..  …must have read Englandtilidie and understood his selection mistake and has duly added teenage midfield pivot Mainoo to his squad.  As advised Declan needs a water carrier. Keep reading Gareth. VAR – no-one likes us Of course West Ham fans … Continue reading →

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Southgates Midfield Mess –

Posted on March 14, 2024 by thefupress

It is only friendly matches against Brasil and Belgium but surely England need to build a platform for Bellingham to roam. The imperious athlete Rice can do a lot but not everything and Henderson has experience and accompanying decline. Gallagher … Continue reading →

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The Road To Berlin – Naples

Posted on March 23, 2023 by thefupress

It begins today .. in the Italian stadium in Naples named after Maradonna.. England need to re-balance a few things and boss this group. Here we go .. Come On, England.

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Heavy is the head that wears the crown……

Posted on December 12, 2022 by thefupress

It is snowing in London. Harry Kane captained England at the 2022 World Cup. When the time came he did not shirk his duty and stepped up to take the penalty. In the 84th minute of a World Cup quarter … Continue reading →

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England vs France …. a Long Day

Posted on December 10, 2022 by thefupress

Everyone is waiting. The game kicks off at 7pm on Saturday night. It is a long day of filling in time. Now the divided nation is becoming united. We are sharing this experience, the tension, the jeopardy and the possibility … Continue reading →

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Qatar 2022 .. Team Works

Posted on December 8, 2022 by thefupress

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 →

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Its Knockout Football….

Posted on December 3, 2022 by thefupress

A single blow, a moment of inattention, a tiny error, a massive mistake and all your hopes and dreams are in tatters. From nowhere a moments brilliance, a single action can sink you. England play the Lions of Teranga, the … Continue reading →

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England All at Sea…

Posted on November 26, 2022 by thefupress

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 →

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The Quiet Before …..

Posted on November 25, 2022 by thefupress

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 →

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Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow …

Posted on November 20, 2022 by thefupress

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 →

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