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The response to defeating Germany in their own backyard on Friday was for England to not get carried away. Now they’ve been on the receiving end of a late comeback and a defeat at home, Roy Hodgson‘s men need to do the same. Friendly internationals are a tough barometer for which to judge the makeup of a team. Victories can lead to inflated confidence and, equally, defeats can make it seem...
Published: September 8, 2015
It’s party time for England after they reached Euro 2016 on Saturday, defeating San Marino 6-0 to book their place in France next summer. If any of Roy Hodgson’s players think that means they have licence to take their foot off the gas and coast through their remaining three games in Group E, however, then they have another think coming. The England boss said he is determined to see...
Published: September 4, 2015
It may only be San Marino, but there’s a real sense of occasion about England’s trip to face the Group E minnows this weekend. Victory for Roy Hodgson’s side will see them qualify for Euro 2016 with three games to spare. And if they follow up with another win against Switzerland next week, they will win their qualification group. Added to that, should Wayne Rooney score two or more...
Published: June 13, 2015
After their scoreless draw with Republic of Ireland last weekend, England return to Euro 2016 qualification duties on Sunday, traveling to Ljubljana where they face Slovenia. Roy Hodgson‘s men beat their opponents 3-1 when they faced each other at Wembley in November, although things could be somewhat more difficult this time out. Slovenia have won their last four competitive home matches and...
Published: June 7, 2015
England and Ireland played out a drab goalless draw at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday. With bigger fixtures on the horizon as both sides attempt to qualify for Euro 2016, this had more the feeling of a testimonial game about it than an international fixture between two big rivals. It was 20 years since England had visited Dublin, and the hope was that the Three Lions’ return would produce something...
Published: June 6, 2015
Games between England and the Republic of Ireland are much like a cliche about public transport. We waited almost 20 years for one, and within the space of two seasons, we’ve got another. These sides last met Wembley back in May 2013 and now Roy Hodgson takes his team to Dublin for a showdown against Martin O’Neill’s men. Much has changed since that 1-1 draw. Frank Lampard scored...
Published: March 31, 2015
England maintained their 100 per cent win record since the World Cup when they easily dispatched Lithuania 4-0 on Friday. The headlines coming out of the game were all about Harry Kane and the fact he scored within 79 seconds of making his senior debut. He was rightly thrilled—as was the rest of the country, let alone his teammates and manager. It was some introduction to the international arena,...
Published: March 27, 2015
These are exciting times for England, and with the inclusion of the free-scoring Harry Kane in the Three Lions squad, there is a rare air of optimism surrounding Roy Hodgson’s team. England continue to make progress after their disappointing World Cup campaign last summer, and the manager has remained true to his word as he attempts to revitalise his side, injecting plenty of youthful talent. Kane’s...
Published: November 15, 2014
Winning his 100th international cap, Wayne Rooney was always going to make for an easy headline when England faced Slovenia at Wembley. By hook or by crook, the England captain has had that right stolen from him, though. At one point it looked like Jordan Henderson would be the culprit after his second-half own goal put Slovenia ahead, but it soon transpired that Danny Welbeck would steal the show,...
Published: November 15, 2014
England face Slovenia this weekend in another Euro 2016 qualifier knowing victory will put them firmly in control of Group E. The Three Lions have enjoyed a positive start to their qualification campaign, winning all three of their matches against Switzerland, San Marino and Estonia. With two wins themselves, it’s Slovenia who are England’s main challengers in qualification right now, and...