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England, for all the quality within their ranks, have been consistent underachievers on the international stage. Despite this though, there is a surge in belief across the country. The Three Lions are finally starting to justify their hype. Led by a manager in Gareth Southgate who is providing them opportunities to play freely, they have responded by becoming a collective unit.
Continue reading “England are through Group G, but can Three Lions roar in knockout rounds?”
Prior to his side’s 2-0 away defeat at the hands of Hoffenheim this past weekend, a fact about Carlo Ancelotti and his opposite number Julian Nagelsmann was shared on social media. The Italian, who was 28 at the time, had just sealed a move to AC Milan in the same month that Nagelsmann was born. Continue reading “Analysis: Carlo Ancelotti as a player”
Going into the tournament, there was an element of doubt as to whether Italy and Spain would show their quality or falter on the big stage – something that has happened in recent international competitions.
Following the first two group games, both teams had six points each. So, after defeats against Republic of Ireland and Croatia respectively in their final group encounters, they find themselves in a tricky situation: battling against each other with a place in the quarter-finals up for grabs.
Continue reading “Italy vs Spain Preview: Battle of European heavyweights in Paris”
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