Costa Rica vs. England: 6 Things We Learned

England’s World Cup campaign ended in further disappointment after a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica saw them finish bottom of Group D with just one point from three games. It was a fairly drab affair, with neither side producing many chances of note. The efforts of the Three Lions in Brazil has divided most observers. In one camp, there are those encouraged by their improving style, a more attacking... 

6 Players to Restore England’s Pride at the 2018 World Cup in Russia

England’s 2014 World Cup campaign will be remembered as one of the most disappointing in their history. Two defeats in their first two matches saw them eliminated inside a week of their tournament beginning, resulting in a group-stage exit for the first time since 1958. Not that there haven’t been signs of improvement in England’s play. The slow, predictable style that has characterised... 

Ranking the 5 Greatest England vs. Uruguay Clashes

England vs. Uruguay is hardly the most decorated fixture in world football, but this week, they meet for arguably their biggest game in history: a crucial World Cup group game that feels like winner-takes-all. Both sides suffered defeats in their opening Group D matches, with the pressure now firmly on to collect three points on Thursday. If England win, they know a victory over Costa Rica in their... 

England vs. Italy: 6 Things We Learned

Buoyed by Uruguay’s surprise defeat to Costa Rica earlier in the day, England went into their match with Italy in Manaus in high spirits; however, the disappointment was palpable after a 2-1 defeat. Despite the result, though, they can take plenty of positives from the game after a performance full of attacking intent. Claudio Marchisio opened the scoring with a fine strike, but England hit back... 

There Is No Place for Frank Lampard in England’s World Cup Midfield

Questions remain over Roy Hodgson‘s starting XI for England’s first World Cup game against Italy on June 14. Should Wayne Rooney start, despite his poor form? Is Glen Johnson playing well enough to justify his role in the side? And who exactly should be in Hodgson‘s midfield? And it’s the answer to the last of those questions which will disappoint Frank Lampard the most. The... 

Film Focus: Daniel Sturridge Now Key to England’s World Cup Chances

England will play Ecuador tomorrow at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami, looking to build on their 3-0 win over Peru in their last World Cup warm-up match. The game is likely to played in front of a sparse crowd—just 10,000 are expected inside the 75,000-capacity arena—as Roy Hodgson looks to fine-tune his system before leaving the US for Brazil. Their solid, if unspectacular, win over Peru... 

Power Ranking England’s World Cup Songs

As England’s World Cup campaign draws ever nearer, excitement and anticipation is beginning to grow. Roy Hodgson’s young squad are far from favourites, with expectancy levels in England as low as many can remember, yet the World Cup is a tournament that excites even the most pessimistic football fan. Central to our memories of past campaigns are the songs and terrace chants ringing out... 

England World Cup 2014: Team Guide for FIFA Tournament

As England once again attempt to win the World Cup, this time in Brazil, there’s an unusually calm air amongst their supporters and across the media. The usual frenzied, misplaced optimism has been replaced by feet-on-the-ground pragmatism. No one expects England to win the tournament and that, perhaps more than anything, will help them exceed expectations for once. They also travel to Brazil... 

England World Cup 2014: Team Guide for FIFA Tournament

Expectations amongst England fans are as low as they’ve been ahead of a major finals for quite some time. Roy Hodgson and his team head to the World Cup in Brazil without much of the pressure that has weighed down England sides of the past, and that, many feel, could be a blessing. Hodgson has named his 23-man squad for the finals: a youthful, energetic group of players who have impressed throughout... 

Predicting England’s World Cup Group Games vs. Uruguay, Costa Rica and Italy

The draw for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil has been made and England have been placed in Group D alongside Uruguay, Costa Rica and Italy. The World Cup is the biggest football tournament on the planet, and England have struggled to get beyond the quarter-finals in many of their recent attempts. Avoiding Brazil, Spain, Germany and Argentina was exactly what England would have wanted, but with Uruguay... 

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