Tag Archives: Euro 2016

For those of you that have been living under a rock for the last few months, and have no idea what’s going on in the world of football, you might be surprised to know that Euro 2016 takes place in France this summer. Anyway, to mark the occasion, I will ...

http://gty.im/476403949 When Roy Hodgson announced his World Cup squad in May 2014, it was a squad for the future. A squad with potential. A squad capable of upcoming success. The campaign in Brazil, however, did not go to plan. England finished bottom of the group, unable to win a game ...

View image | gettyimages.com England secured qualification back in October with a 100% record and after the latest round of international fixtures we now know all 24 teams that will compete in France next summer. The tournament takes on a new format for the first time this year with 6 ...

View image | gettyimages.com When Jamie Vardy was called up to the England squad in May there was a lot of doubt and people questioning whether he deserved the recognition. Since that time the Leicester City striker has become a regular in the national side after his inspired form has ...

View image | gettyimages.com Premier League and Europe: Daniele Rugani has again been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United. The out-of-favour Italian defender is currently at Juventus. (Independent) Bournemouth’s 26-year-old winger Matt Ritchie is being watched by fellow Premier League side Manchester United. (Daily Mail) Juventus are considering moves for ...

With England’s qualification for next summer’s European Championship in France secured, Roy Hodgson may now turn his attentions to young players who he feels could make the step up. With friendlies against France, Spain and Holland to come, The Sports Lowdown look at five young players who could be given ...

View image | gettyimages.com   What parallel universe is this? The Netherlands stand on the brink of not qualifying for the UEFA European Championship for the first time since 1984, whilst Iceland have finished top of their group to book their first ever appearance. Well this is modern day football. We ...

View image | gettyimages.com With England having already comfortably qualified for next summer’s European Championships, the race is on for places on the plane (or ferry) to France. England is currently experiencing a renaissance of young talent with the likes of Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, John Stones and Ross Barkley ...

View image | gettyimages.com   Liverpool defender Jordan Ibe has committed his international future to England rather than Nigeria, the Premier League club have confirmed. The 19 year old, who arrived at Anfield from League Two side Wycombe Wanderers as a 16 year old in 2012, qualifies to play for ...

View image | gettyimages.com As another International break comes to an end we now know the first teams through to the finals next summer in France. One countries place that has never been in doubt is England’s, it has been clear since the start of their qualification campaign last autumn ...