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 […]
Wembley
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 […]
Wembley to host European Championship Final in 2020
Wembley wins Final and semi-finals; Germany drop bid to concentrate on Euro 2024; Glasgow and Dublin to host group games and knockout game Wembley Stadium has been announced as the venue for the Final and both semi-finals of the 2020 European Championship. Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, and Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland will also host last 16 […]