England: Tactical Advancements Roy Hodgson Should Make Immediately

England hosted the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly on Wednesday and played out a drab 1-1 draw. It was a poor result for the home side considering their aspirations in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and Roy Hodgson needs to make some serious tactical advancements if his side are to even qualify for the tournament proper. Let’s look at what the boss must do to improve the situation.   Dig... 

Hodgson’s England Struggle: Lack of Tactical Flexibility, Lack of Talent to Pick

England’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Republic of Ireland on Wednesday night only served to lessen the belief in Roy Hodgson‘s regime. The performance from the home side was dour at Wembley, with their only goal of the game arriving in fortuitous circumstances: Frank Lampard tucked home a Daniel Sturridge pass after a few lucky deflections. I was present for the game and the subsequent... 

What Brazil National Team’s Formation Says About Their Strengths and Weaknesses

Brazil are just over 12 months away from hosting a FIFA World Cup and the nation is feeling the pressure to deliver a home win. Unimpressive performances and a lack of awareness when it came to disposable talent saw Mano Menezes fired, and Luiz Felipe Scolari has returned to the helm in an attempt to win his second World Cup. The results haven’t been perfect, but he’s making positive tactical... 

Qatar 2022: 5 Stars Certain to Shine in World Cup Finals

Despite the 2022 World Cup in Qatar being nine years away, it’s still one of the most talked about items on the footballing calendar. Here, we look at five young stars who are certain to shine at the showpiece event in Asia, given their fantastic form at an early age. Add your predictions for who will shine in the comments below! Begin Slideshow  Read More →

Exclusive: B/R Speaks to Sir Trevor Brooking About Finest Wembley Memories

On Saturday, April 27, the city of London helped commemorate Wembley‘s 90th birthday, and Sir Trevor Brooking was on hand to help. The event saw the FA Cup travel from the site of the first-ever final—The Kennington Oval—through London and and delivered to the state-of-the-art stadium ready for the showpiece on May 11. Many who have graced the famous turf never forget their moment... 

Wembley Celebrates 90th Birthday as FA Cup Final Approaches

On Saturday, April 27, Wembley Stadium, in conjunction with the English Football Association, celebrated two monumental landmarks in its history. The stadium first broke ground in 1923, hosting that year’s FA Cup final between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United. Bolton won the game, now nicknamed the “White Horse Final,” 2-0 in front of a ridiculous 200,000-strong crowd. This weekend... 

Celebrate Wembley’s 90th Birthday in London This Weekend

On April 27, the city of London will celebrate Wembley‘s 90th birthday. The iconic stadium, which originally broke ground in 1922 and opened in 1923, remains a beacon for the home of football in England and will be commemorated with a day of festivities. The celebrations will focus on honouring the upcoming FA Cup final between Manchester City and Wigan Athletic, and the best part is that the... 

5 English Youngsters Roy Hodgson Should Take to the 2014 FIFA World Cup

As England stutter toward FIFA World Cup qualification—quite possibly through the playoffs—the English public are left disgruntled once more at the performances on the pitch. The draw in Montenegro represented a typical England showing. It was great for 45 minutes, and torrid for 45 minutes. Whoever’s to blame, fans are becoming increasingly disgruntled, and can’t help but look... 

Roy Hodgson Blows Growing Respect with Tactical Stubbornness and Rigidity

We were just coming around to the whole Roy Hodgson being England manager thing. After a shocking Euro 2012 in which a string of tactical obscenities meant the Three Lions were never going to be a contender, vast strides were made in the games following the tournament that smelled a little like genuine growth. Abandoning the 4-4-2, Hodgson looked at several different shapes—all positive—in... 

Why Rio Ferdinand Should Be in Roy Hodgson’s Next England Squad

The next England squad is due to be announced Thursday, March 14, and Roy Hodgson has some very tough decisions to make. Scrutinous eyes will once again focus on the central defensive corps, eagerly anticipating either the announcement or non-announcement of Rio Ferdinand‘s place in the team. According to The Mirror, the Manchester United stalwart could be in luck, as a central defensive... 

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