ENGLAND 1, HOLLAND 2 The euphoria of England’s historic win against Germany three days earlier disappeared as they were beaten by Holland at Wembley in their latest warm-up game for Euro 2016. While there was disappointment among the fans, a contrast to the scenes of jubilation in Berlin, it is too easy to be swept […]
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Eric Dier scores dramatic injury-time winner as England win 3-2 in Germany
GERMANY 2, ENGLAND 3 Roy Hodgson described it as his finest hour – and a half – as England manager following the memorable win against Germany at Berlin’s historic Olympic Stadium. While Hodgson did not want to be drawn initially on the issue by declaring he hopes his best moment has yet to come, he […]
England land Wales in draw for Euro 2016 finals
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, […]
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 […]