England have drawn Wales in the draw for the finals of Euro 2016. They have also been grouped with Russia and Slovakia in France next summer. And on the face of it, it looks a favourable draw for England manager Roy Hodgson. Northern Ireland have a big ask as they are lined up alongside Germany, […]
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Aidy Boothroyd is excited by the potential of his England under-20 side
Aidy Boothroyd believes his England under-20 side contains players with the potential to reach the top. The coach was speaking on Sunday after his side defeated Japan 5-1 in an international friendly at Manchester City’s Football Academy Stadium. Boothroyd explained: “You have seen we have got the talent, but we won’t know how good the […]
Fortune favours the bold as Roy Hodgson is rewarded for giving Dele Alli his first England start
Roy Hodgson was vindicated for his “bold” approach in selecting teenager Dele Alli for his first England start in their friendly win against France at Wembley. On a highly emotional night in the aftermath of the Paris terrorist attack, the young Tottenham midfielder capped a man-of-the-match display with a spectacular opening goal. England’s manager was […]
Football unites against terrorism as England play France at Wembley winning 2-0 through goals from Dele Alli and Wayne Rooney
ENGLAND 2, FRANCE 0 Never had a football match been so unimportant yet also important as England played at Wembley four days after the deadly terrorist attack in Paris. After initial doubts whether this international friendly would go ahead, it was a night after defiance and solidarity and the freedom to watch a game of […]
England under-19s produced a five-goal showing against Japan in an international friendly at Manchester City’s Football Academy Stadium
ENGLAND U19 5, JAPAN U19 1 England gave the public of Manchester an exciting glimpse into the future as the under-19 national team convincingly beat Japan in an international friendly. Manchester City’s Academy Stadium hosted the international that featured two home players in the England starting line up, central defender Tosin Adarabioyo and wide player […]