Why Jurgen Klinsmann Could Become England’s Best Manager Since Terry Venables

With Queen Elizabeth II watching on, Jurgen Klinsmann lifted the Henri Delaunay Cup above his head. Germany had just won the 1996 European Championship—their third overall and first since 1980—beating Czech Republic 2-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium. Four days earlier, Klinsmann and his team-mates had defeated Terry Venables’ host side on penalties after a dramatic 1-1... 

Roy Hodgson Pays Price for Masterminding England’s Diabolical Euro 2016 Campaign

It has been a rough few days for England. The worrying post-referendum implications of the country’s decision to leave the European Union are only just beginning to be sorted out. Rather than provide a welcome source of unity during a tumultuous period, the national football team’s diabolical Euro 2016 campaign coming to an end at the hands of Iceland has only added to a gloomy sense of... 

Revisiting Roy Hodgson’s Euro 2016 Squad Decisions Before England Face Iceland

The match had reached stoppage time, and England were still chasing the goal that might’ve ensured they topped Euro 2016 Group B. Manager Roy Hodgson made the last of his three substitutions over 15 minutes earlier, yet his team could still not break Slovakia down. Relentless right-back Nathaniel Clyne chanced another run down the right wing and crossed toward Jamie Vardy. It was cleared but... 

England Must Go Positive with a Front 2 Proper for Last-16 Clash with Iceland

It is often said teams need to feel their way into a major tournament such as Euro 2016, getting better as they go along. There is no fixed pattern to this, but there is logic to at least trying not to show all your cards too early. Nobody is going to pretend England planned to begin the European Championship in the frustrating fashion they have—two draws sandwiching an uninspiring win over Wales.... 

England Must Not Take a United Iceland Lightly in Euro 2016 Knockout Stage

England braced themselves for a reckoning with the past on Wednesday as they waited to find out their opponents in the Euro 2016 round of 16. From Group F came the possibility of a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal, their tournament foes of Euro 2004 and World Cup 2006, respectively. Meeting Hungary would have meant unwanted reminisces of Nandor Hidegkuti, Ferenc Puskas and the prospect of... 

England Progress but Hodgson Left with Plenty to Think About After Slovakia Draw

England will take this form of frustration. It compares pretty nicely to the downright disappointment they were experiencing around two years ago. Back then, Roy Hodgson and his team were contemplating just what had gone wrong in their 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign. There was no way back after losing their first couple of matches to Italy and Uruguay. Save for the group-closer with Costa Rica, they... 

Examining Roy Hodgson’s Stick-or-Twist Choices Ahead of England vs. Slovakia

England’s national team is a living, breathing example of the personnel and related tactical challenges posed by international tournament football. On Monday, the Three Lions will attempt to seal their progression from Euro 2016 Group B with a win over Marek Hamsik-inspired Slovakia. For England manager Roy Hodgson, a good deal of his pre-match thinking will involve deciding whether to stick... 

Kyle Walker and Tottenham’s Defensive Core at Heart of England’s Euro 2016 Drive

Victory can mask a lot of ills. England ultimately deserved to beat Wales 2-1 in Thursday’s Euro 2016 Group B encounter, but the fact that it took them until stoppage time to see off a limited outfit said a lot about their own issues. The win does give manager Roy Hodgson some leeway to figure out what is next for his team. They face Slovakia next on Monday, and there is work ahead to ensure... 

Roy Hodgson Earns Credit for England Changes but Must Remember to Keep It Simple

Like most things in life, football can change in an instant. If England go anywhere in Euro 2016, they will almost certainly look back on Daniel Sturridge’s late winner against Wales as one such pivotal moment. It will at least allow their manager Roy Hodgson to breathe a little more easily in the immediate aftermath of that 2-1 victory than might have been the case. His decision to bring on... 

Setting out a Plan for England to Shut Down Wales’ Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale and his Wales team-mates have started their historic Euro 2016 campaign in fine fashion. Goals from the Real Madrid star and Hal Robson-Kanu gave Chris Coleman’s side a 2-1 win over Slovakia last Saturday, their first victory (and game, for that matter) at a major tournament since the 1958 FIFA World Cup. England, held to a 1-1 draw with Russia in their opener, take on the Group B... 

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