by Ste | Oct 12, 2011 | Features, Internationals
As England conclude their qualifying campaign and look forward to Euro 2012 Daniel Morehead looks at a problem area that could well spell further heartbreak on the big stage. The dismissal of Wayne Rooney grabbed the headlines in Podgorica, but the worrying fact is...
by Ste | Oct 6, 2011 | Features, Internationals
A qualifying campaign can be likened to sex – ideally you hope for a confident start with a strong finish. If both are achieved the remaining time can be spent trying out a few new moves or simply going through the motions, whichever is preferred. Capello’s...
by Ste | Sep 7, 2011 | Features, Internationals
A lull in any England international is something to be feared. Not because of the ennui but because inevitably it will be a cue for the England Supporters Band to strike up another of their dronesome medley of three tunes. Like a crazy guy called Colin with a...
by Ste | Sep 7, 2011 | Features, Internationals
Despite his reputation it is tempting to believe that England will qualify for next summer’s Euros despite, not because of, Fabio Capello. For a man who masterminded seven Serie A titles (though two were later revoked) and a Champions League trophy it has taken him an...
by Ste | Sep 6, 2011 | Features, Internationals
Tonight will be the 101th time England and Wales have met in a competitive fixture. In the previous hundred encounters St George has slain the dragon sixty-five times, nearly a perfect two-thirds. The dragon meanwhile has scorched Georgie-boy’s face clean off on...
by Ste | Sep 1, 2011 | Features, Internationals
Back in May Ben Foster faced universal mockery for his decision to retire from something he didn’t actually do – keep goal for England. It was a bizarre announcement akin to a toothless granny from Pontypridd declaring she is reluctantly giving up her lucrative...
