The role of the England national football team manager is one of the most prestigious and challenging positions in the sport. Over the years, various figures have taken the helm, each with their unique impact and legacy. This blog explores every England manager, highlighting their tenures, styles, and contributions to the national team’s journey. However, […]
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Stuart Pearce’s penalty for England against Spain in the quarter-finals of Euro 1996 is a moment etched in the annals of English football history. On June 22, 1996, at Wembley Stadium, England faced a tense penalty shootout after a goalless draw. Pearce, haunted by his infamous miss in the 1990 World Cup semi-final, stepped up […]
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This cohort of England starts included the likes of David Beckham, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Rio Ferdinand, John Terry, Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen. They were celebrated for their individual brilliance and achievements at club level, with many winning prestigious domestic and European titles. Despite the high expectations, this generation often fell short on the […]
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The England squad of 1988 was a formidable assembly of talent, showcasing a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging stars. Managed by Bobby Robson, the team boasted stalwarts like Bryan Robson, John Barnes, Glenn Hoddle and Gary Lineker, whose leadership and skill were crucial on the international stage. Additionally, the squad featured promising young players […]
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Born on December 22, 1973, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Thompson’s journey in football began with his hometown club, Newcastle United where he emerged through the youth ranks. Despite a near fatal accident during his youth days, Thompson fought back from potential career ending injuries to sign professional terms with the Magpies in 1991 before making […]
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Midfield maestro Bryan Robson won 90 caps for England during the 80s and early 90’s, scoring 26 goals for the Three Lions. He made his debut aged 23 in 1980 at Wembley against the Republic of Ireland and made his final appearance aged 34 against Turkey at Wembley in 1991. He captained his national side […]
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The England right back was a member of the 1966 World Cup winning side and made 37 appearances for the Three Lions. At club level George was a one club man and spent his entire career at Craven Cottage for Fulham where he made 459 appearances, scoring six goals. The official England 1966 World Cup […]
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Don Revie’s Three Lions clashed with Mike Smith’s Welsh Dragons in a international friendly at Wembley back in 1975. The late David Johnson scored a brace on his England debut to open the scoring, the Ipswich Town striker then levelled the scores at 2-2 after goals from John Toshack and Arfon Griffiths had put Wales […]
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England fans enjoy watching the Three Lions take part in the 1982 World Cup finals held in Spain. Ron Greenwood’s England returned home from the 1982 World Cup finals an unbeaten side, having conceded just one goal in the five games they played. The tournament was eventually won by Italy, who defeated West Germany 3–1 in the final. […]
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Gary Lineker. You remember him. Fox in the box. One of the finest strikers this country has ever produced. Scorer of 329 goals for club and country. And what’s even more impressive is that you can’t remember any of them. You see, Lineker was the absolute master of scoring rubbish goals. Bucket loads of them. […]
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