England
Expecting more when they should expect less?
With the England position increasingly likely to be given to either Fabio Capello or Jose Mourinho, it is time we asked a crucial question: Are England fans expecting too much?
In 2006, when Luis Phillipe Scolari was scouted as the next possible manager of England following Sven’s reign, he quite rightly refused, citing the English press [...]
Just 4% of England fans believe their nation will triumph in South Africa
Only 4% Of Fans Back England To Win World Cup
A Football Fans Census survey of over 3,000 England fans from all Premier and Football League clubs has revealed that only 4% believe England will win the tournament in 2010.
The survey comes hot on the heels of the FA’s announcement to conduct a ‘root and branch [...]
After McClaren gamble, FA must look away now
For the first time in 14 years, England have failed to reach the finals of a major tournament and the messy post mortem has only just begun. The failings of the reign of Sven-Goran Eriksson over a five year period were needlessly drawn out over a further 18 months with the appointment of Steve McClaren [...]
Swede Dreams In The Shadow Of McClaren’s Exit
Of course it was all going to end in tears. Was there another option? Until yesterday, perhaps we thought so - after all, if there’s one thing that defines the England fan - and in truth, the English club fan - it’s eternal optimism.
As we watch the defining example of tea boy promoted to managing [...]
England Miss Out - International Review
Mike Martin reviews the latest round of action in the Euro 2008 qualifiers as England fail to make the finals.
Will England make their second chance count this Wembley Wednesday?
Never in the field of human sports has so much, been owed to so many, by so few.
First of all, the England manager owes Israel a huge thank you for beating the Russians last weekend. It means that England has a second chance which last week seemed very unlikely. It is back in their hands. [...]
England Fight On - International Review
GROUP A
Two goals from prolific forward Ebi Smolarek gave Poland a 2-0 win and the three points they needed to seal qualification. Despite having finished third in the World Cups of 1974 and 1982 and qualifying also in 1978, 1986, 2002 and 2006 it is the first time Poland have ever made the European [...]
Finding it tough, to be Frank
England’s struggle through their qualifying group for The European Championships in Austria and Switzerland has been epitomised by the performances of Frank Lampard. Although an upturn in recent results has provided encouragement for Steve McClaren ahead of next summers finals, England have laboured in a group that they should have breezed through with the strength [...]
