Home of football statistics and historyThe familiar faces Gareth Southgate took inspiration from on their World Cup run
The dust is settling on what has been a remarkable campaign for the Three Lions. Achieving a feat that hasn’t happened in 28 years. (more…)
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England must overcome avoid travel woes at World Cup in Russia
England’s hopes of success at this summer’s World Cup could be derailed by a huge amount of travelling during the opening stage of the tournament. A group containing Belgium, Tunisia and Panama should hold no fears for the Three Lions, but the 6,542km they will cover during the first round could prove to be their undoing. At the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, just five of the 13 teams that travelled further than the average distance in the group stage…
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How much depth does the 2018 England World Cup squad have?
The 23-man squad that Gareth Southgate selected for the World Cup was surrounded more by silence than celebrations. Many of the fans were underwhelmed with the selection and while the squad choice has not had an impact on the World Cup betting 2018, where England remain seventh favourites to win, with odds of 16/1, it has still put major doubts in the fans’ minds. (more…)
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England’s starting XI now the squad has been announced
So, that’s it. Everything almost in place. Barring any injuries, Gareth Southgate has his 23 to work with and now it’s just about selecting a starting eleven for their opener against Tunisia. Oh, and a captain. (more…)
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The back three: which of England’s centre backs best suit the role?
It seems Gareth Southgate looks dead set on playing a back three this summer, but the recent friendlies with Italy and the Netherlands hasn’t been without controversy. (more…)
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Does Southgate need to be worried about the last few weeks In football?
Gareth Southgate will have a pretty firm idea of the 23 men he’ll be taking to Russia with him this summer. He has a few more friendlies to iron the finer details out but tactics, game plan and players should be virtually in place. He’s been quite firm on his selection process in the past, claiming he won’t pick players that aren’t playing. Which begs the question, who is he going to pick then? It’s been an interesting month or…
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The England players who are in danger of missing out on Russia 2018
It’s getting to that stage of the season now where the summer is on everybody’s mind, not least Gareth Southgate. The likes of Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Daniel Sturridge have all moved clubs to give themselves a chance of boarding the plane. It could be argued a couple more should be pushing harder to find form too. With just a few months of the season left, a number of stars are in danger of missing out. We take a…
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Will the heroes of England under 20 World Cup success get Premier League game time this season?
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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England’s semi-final record
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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Can England make history at the European Championship this summer?
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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