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The fine young men who will represent England at the 2014 football World Cup were photographed standing, ready to depart, on the aircraft steps. There is an air of excitement and expectation draining from the photograph. They are wearing suits … Continue reading →

The best display by an England team in the World Cup, post 1966, was Italia 90. In that tournament England had the unbridled genius of Paul Gascoigne and a lame duck manager, Bobby Robson, who had already jumped ship and … Continue reading →

In the end England just served up another quarter final defeat in a major tournament. They lost to the eventual losing finalists, Italy, on penalties when first Ashley Young and then Ashley Cole missed from 12 yards. Hodgson always set … Continue reading →

Pre-match Roy talked about extra-time and talked about penalties. England play to win, always have – until now. Now Hodgson is the manager. When England got at them they were for the taking. Remember how Tottenham under Harry Redknapp tore … Continue reading →

Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero – “Seize the Day, putting as little trust as possible in the future” Horace, (from Wikipedia.) Don’t worry now about the what ifs, or what may be be to come, not now the self … Continue reading →

Germany waltzed pastGreeceto qualify for the semi final of the Euros 2012 inWarsaw- where they will mee either Italy or England.  The Germans pass the ball with speed and accuracy and have strong athletic players. Greece scored two goals against … Continue reading →

Italy have won the World Cup 4 times. They are one of the great footballing nations of Europe with a footballing philosophy that has very little in common with the way the game is played in England. Their once proud … Continue reading →

Unconvincing though England were they won the group. They are just two games from the final and face Italy in Kiev. A fortunate deflection, or two, on a Steven Gerrard cross saw the ball sitting up for Rooney to had … Continue reading →

England need to win or draw against Ukraine in the Dombass arena in Donetsk. The place will be full of very hyped up locals believing that their team can win the game and qualify for the quarter finals. This, of … Continue reading →