Firstly, they are placed in Group G, alongside Belgium (currently at the height of their ‘Golden Generation’), Panama and Tunisia. England open against Tunisia on the 18th of June, with the game against Panama six days later, meaning that the last game against Belgium is likely to be pivotal in securing top spot in their group. After […]
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Nike receive over 3 million orders for Nigeria kit
Nike have received over 3 million orders for Nigeria’s new World Cup jersey. The kit is not even released properly until next week but since February’s unveiling, the shirt has been in high demand. Nigeria’s new kit is supposed to pay tribute to their 1994 World Cup run in USA. The Super Eagles got to […]
WORLD CUP 2018: How far can Iceland and Panama go?
In qualification, Iceland did a stellar job. They managed to top a group containing Croatia, Ukraine and Turkey, winning seven games and scoring the most goals in the process. Meanwhile, Panama – in truth – scraped through the qualification process. They finished third, on a negative goal difference (but above the USA who finished in […]
Gareth Southgate says England World Cup squad is “not a gamble”
England manager Gareth Southgate defended his 23-man squad at Wembley stating they have to “be brave” when they travel to the World Cup this summer to avoid past failures. Southgate said: “I don’t see it as a gamble and I don’t think being free of inhibition is gambling, it is being fearless of how we […]
WORLD CUP: Politicians demand England fans’ safety be “top priority”
Labour’s shadow sport minister Dr Rosena Allin-Khan has demanded that “English fans’ safety must be our top priority at the World Cup”, fearing a repeat of the violence between Russian and England supporters at Euro 2016. About 10,000 England fans are expected to travel to Russia for the tournament next month, yet many politicians are worried that […]
ENGLAND TEAM: Who should start at wing-back?
With England announcing their squad for the 2018 Russia World Cup, there is still much uncertainty surrounding who Gareth Southgate will start in the opening match vs Tunisia on the 18th of June. England will have games against Nigeria and Costa Rica before flying out to Russia which will give Southgate a chance to assess […]
ENGLAND: Cheltenham links in Southgate’s squad
Two former Cheltenham residents will be getting reading for this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Russia with Stoke City’s Jack Butland and Tottenham Hotspur’s Eric Dier being called up to the 23-man England World Cup squad. Goalkeeper Butland had two consecutive loans spells in 2011 and 2012 with Cheltenham Town with the first being a […]
COMMUNITY FOOTBALL: Gloucester Cathedral starting to celebrate World Cup festivities
To some people, football is a part of life, something you can’t go without, a religion in some respects. Well Gloucester Cathedral have found a way of making football a key fixture on their agenda. With the World Cup in Russia just 34 days away, they are opening their doors to host a five-a-side football tournament […]