Worst Kits in the History of the World Cup

Ahead of this Friday’s much-anticipated draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, we take a trip down memory lane and recall some of the worst kits ever displayed at the global showpiece event. So prepare yourself for a collection of the most garish, colourless and distasteful shirts ever seen on a football field, and let us know which is the worst on show. Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Predicting Roy Hodgson’s England World Cup Squad

In just seven months’ time, England manager Roy Hodgson will be announcing his 23-man squad for next summer’s World Cup finals in Brazil after the Three Lions sealed their safe passage to South America with victories over Montenegro and Poland at Wembley in October. How many spots, though, are still up for grabs between now and the cut-off point next June, and will there be the usual surprise... 

Scotland vs. Croatia: 6 Things We Learned

Scotland overcame Croatia 2-0 at Hampden Park in their final FIFA World Cup 2014 qualifier on Tuesday night thanks to goals in each half from Norwich City‘s Robert Snodgrass and Everton‘s Steven Naismith, and in the process avoiding the ignominy of finishing bottom of Group A. And these are the six things that we learned from the eye-catching encounter in Glasgow… Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Roy Hodgson’s England Are Better Than We Think They Are

England face Scotland on Wednesday in their final friendly before attention swiftly turns once again to the business of qualifying for next summer’s World Cup finals. However, Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions are a better side than they are currently being portrayed as in many quarters of the national press. The mood around the national team at present has quickly returned to one of doom and gloom,... 

Hodgson Left with Plenty to Ponder on England’s Rocky Road to Rio

Both England manager Roy Hodgson and captain Steven Gerrard were upbeat following Tuesday night’s tense 1-1 draw with Montenegro in their World Cup qualifier in Podgorica, repeating the message that the Three Lions’ hopes of making it to Brazil 2014 were still very much in their own hands. “It’s still in our hands – we have to play Montenegro at home, Poland at home and... 

Why England Are the Most Frustrating Nation to Support in World Football

England face a potentially defining World Cup qualifier in the Three Lions managerial career of Roy Hodgson away in Montenegro on Tuesday night, but for the nation’s long-suffering fans, the 90 minutes in Podgorica will be just another in a long list of agonising evenings spent supporting their country. As ever since Bobby Moore lifted the Jules Rimet trophy at Wembley Stadium 47 years ago to... 

Why England Are Realistic Contenders to Win World Cup 2014

With the 2014 World Cup finals just 15 months away and a round of hugely important qualifiers set to take place over the next 10 days, we at Bleacher Report are shifting our focus back towards the international game to analyse which nations could be considered genuine challengers for next summer’s global event. And here we are examining the credentials of Roy Hodgson’s England, a country... 

Nigeria vs Burkina Faso: Key Battles to Watch in African Cup of Nations Final

Sunday sees the 29th Africa Cup of Nations final (AFCON), with favourites Nigeria taking on rank outsiders Burkina Faso at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg to bring down the curtain on what has been a fabulous three weeks of football in South Africa. The showdown is a repeat of these two nations’ Group C opener, which ended in a 1-1 draw, although both sides go into the contest with differing... 

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