Why Stewart Downing Should Be Axed for England Following Win over Scotland

England produced another encouraging away win under Roy Hodgson, stalling Scotland’s strong recent revival with a convincing 3-1 win at Celtic Park. Wayne Rooney‘s brace and Jack Wilshere’s creativity grabbed the headlines, but the majority of England’s starting XI played well. One player that did struggle to perform, however, was West Ham’s Stewart Downing. The merits... 

England vs. San Marino: How England Should Line Up in Euro 2016 Qualifier

England face the least daunting fixture in international football on Thursday night: a home tie with San Marino. The minnows currently lie joint-bottom of the 208 teams in FIFA’s world ranking and have just one win from 123 games in their history. Past clashes have brought England 26 goals in four meetings, though one of San Marino’s 20 international goals came during a... 

Win in Switzerland Provides Breathing Room for Roy Hodgson’s England

The fans and media demanded it and, for the first time in a long time, England duly delivered. Danny Welbeck’s second-half brace sealed a 2-0 win in Switzerland, securing a vital three points and, crucially, ensuring England’s journey to France 2016 will be a much more enjoyable ride. It was the first time the higher-ranked Swiss had lost a competitive match on home soil in four years—since... 

Switzerland Eliminated but Can Look Towards a Brighter, More Attacking Future

Switzerland’s 2014 FIFA World Cup is over. Having smothered the life out of Lionel Messi and Co. for almost 118 minutes, Angel di Maria’s late strike sealed Argentina’s passage through. If they weren’t flashy or entertaining for long periods, the Swiss brought admirable energy and tactical discipline to this game. They condensed the central areas and left Argentina resorting... 

Leighton Baines Must Start at World Cup, but Ross Barkley Better off the Bench

Everton will provide England with key personnel at World Cup 2014. Phil Jagielka seems assured of a place in defence while Leighton Baines is fighting Ashley Cole to start at left-back. Elsewhere, many are championing Ross Barkley’s starting potential, while Gareth Barry is perhaps an outsider to make the cut. In terms of starters, it’s essential Baines joins his club captain in Roy Hodgson’s... 

Film Focus: Key Areas for England to Improve in Friendly vs. Denmark

England’s friendly with Denmark provides Roy Hodgson with a final chance to tinker ahead of World Cup 2014. The Three Lions still have a number of friendlies on the horizon, but none before Hodgson reveals an official 30-man squad that will eventually become 23. Morten Olsen arrives with an experimental party of Danes. Several young, untested players make the trip with no World Cup to scrupulously prep... 

Rory McIlroy at Emirates Australian Open 2013: Daily Scores, Leaderboard Updates

Rory McIlroy‘s quest to recapture top form takes him to the Royal Sydney Golf Club for the 2013 Emirates Australian Open. The Northern Irishman showed positive signs of recovery during the recent DP World Tour Championship, especially during a final-round 67 which propelled him to a top-five finish. Competing with him this week will be a whole host of Australians, including Adam... 

Ross Brawn’s Mercedes Exit Officially Confirmed by Formula 1 Team

Ross Brawn will sever ties with Mercedes and step down as Team Principal at the end of the season, reports Sky Sports. Brawn’s future had been a recurring topic of discussion around the F1 scene, with many anticipating his eventual departure from the Brackley-based team, per Paul Weaver of the Guardian. Sky Sports includes a team statement from Mercedes, highlighting... 

DP World Tour Championship 2013: Henrik Stenson and Most Impressive Golfers

Henrik Stenson produced another round of scintillating golf to claim the DP World Tour Championship by six shots. The Swede finished at 25 under par, after a final eight-under round of 64, romping home to yet another triumph in what’s been a magical few months. The convincing win sees Stenson achieve a historic double, becoming the first golfer to claim The Race to Dubai and FedEx... 

Fed Cup World Group Final 2013: Schedule, Prediction and Preview

The biggest annual team event in women’s tennis is set to conclude this weekend as Italy and Russia compete to land the 2013 Fed Cup. Both nations have navigated their way through to the final and will contest the four singles and one doubles match in Cagliari, Italy. Seven of the past nine Fed Cups have been won by either Russia or Italy, though the Czech Republic have stalled their recent dominance... 

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