Euro 2020: Southgate’s shrewd tactical switch snuffs out Germany threat
Despite pre-match criticism and a nervous start, Southgate’s solid formation – along with some timely German mistakes – saw England progress to the quarter-finals, [...]
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Euro 2020 player focus: king of counters Romelu Lukaku shows attack is the first line of defence
He didn’t make it onto the score sheet, but Romelu Lukaku’s leadership of Belgium in counter-attacks was vital in keeping Portugal at bay – plus the stark contrast [...]
Euro 2020 EFL graduates: Future’s bright for Wales standout Moore
It’s hard to believe that Wales star Kieffer Moore was plying his trade in the fifth-tier National League the last time the Dragons qualified for a major tournament at the [...]
Euro 2020 player focus: McGregor’s Hampden hero despite Scotland failure
The Celtic star’s first international goal will live long in the memories of the Tartan Army, writes Amarachi Orie. Callum McGregor scored Scotland’s first goal in a [...]
Euro 2020 shop window: Malen would be Dutch of class for Liverpool
Pacy former Arsenal kid can enjoy a successful second spell in the Premier League after turning on the style at the Euros, writes Alasdair Hooper. Dutch legend Wesley [...]
Euro 2020 home nations action: Sterling has justified England boss Southgate’s trust
The groups wrap up with the Man City star proving his worth, Scotland bowing out but with hope for the future and keeper heroics for Wales against Italy, writes Jessy Parker [...]
12 days of summer hysteria: following England at the Euros is so tiring
Supporters are full of yo-yoing emotions watching games on an ‘expectations v reality’ split screen but it’s time to flip the script and accept the [...]
Euro 2020 home nations action: England toil against stubborn Scotland
Jessy Parker Humphreys rounds up the action from an intriguing clash at Wembley and Wales’ 2-0 victory over Turkey in Baku as the visitors edged closer to the knockout [...]
Euro 2020 EFL graduates: Phillips takes leading role for England
The Leeds midfielder has enjoyed a meteoric rise from relative unknown to Premier League promotion hero who’s earned his place on the international stage, writes Holly [...]
Euro 2020 player focus: Pogba’s dominant display helps France ward off Germany
As well as deftly pinging balls forward in France’s attacking phases, the midfielder held off Ilkay Gundogan and remained unphased by a toothy Antonio Rudiger to secure [...]
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