Category Archives: National Football Teams

Will the Heroes of England Under 20 World Cup Success Get Premier League Game Time this Season?

By admin , 13th June 2017 at 2:38 PM (11v11 blog)

There was celebration and elation in Suwon on the 11th of June as Paul Simpson led England 20s to a historic World Cup triumph. Dominic Calvert Lewin's strike was enough to secure the title in a competitively fought game and each and every one of the players deserves enormous credit for their part in the success. But will we see this exciting generation feature in the Premier League next season? (more…)

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African Cup of Nations final – can Cameroon continue to defy the odds?

By admin , 03rd February 2017 at 4:41 PM (11v11 blog)

Sunday’s African Cup of Nations final sees Egypt line up against Cameroon in a game that is a repeat of the 2008 final which was won by the Pharaohs. (more…)

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England’s semi-final record

By admin , 01st June 2016 at 3:37 AM (11v11 blog)

As preparations continue for Euro 2016, Portugal’s visit to Wembley (Thursday 2 June) will inevitably revive memories of the Eusebio-inspired team that were beaten in the World Cup semi-final as England progressed to their greatest-ever triumph in 1966. 50 years on, the Three Lions squad will travel to France with the hope of earning similar legendary status as the Boys of ’66, although those compiling Bethut's 2016 predictions for the Euro's suggest that reaching the semi-finals would be a more…

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Nike launch of multiple similar national team kits ends in fiasco

By admin , 18th March 2016 at 3:24 AM (11v11 blog)

Nike's kit launches for the England and US national teams were met with scorn from fans and media on Thursday, whilst panic-stricken executives cancelled the launch of the Brazil shirt in Rio due to unwarranted concerns over demonstrations. The company, known only as "Sportswear Company A" in US indictments relating to football-related corruption, decided to launch its new England, France, USA and Brazil on the same day - perhaps hoping fans wouldn't notice how similar they are. The England design…

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Can England make history at the European Championship this summer?

By admin , 24th February 2016 at 4:26 AM (11v11 blog)

The hopes and expectations of an entire nation will once again surface as England begin preparation for Euro 2016, with Roy Hodgson's side hoping to do themselves proud in a tournament that could point towards a bright or dark future for the national team. (more…)

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Does the fixture computer need a reboot?

By admin , 28th August 2015 at 6:14 AM (11v11 blog)

It seems to me that when decisions are being made in football, whether it be on ticket prices, when games are played, venues for important matches, kick-off times and so on, that the fans are very low down on the list of considerations. This viewpoint was emphasised recently when the fixture gurus decided to send Carlisle United to play Plymouth Argyle on a Tuesday night! The life of a loyal football supporter is tough enough without adding to the challenge…

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