So, Rio Ferdinand opted out of playing and representing his country in the recent World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro. A lot has been made of Ferdinand’s refusal to play, after his reinstatement to the England squad after two years in the international wilderness. Ferdinand’s last England appearance […]

England’s 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign has begun. Confidence is quite rightly high for this campaign, but should it be for the actual tournament in two years time? The extremely experienced Roy Hodgson is the current boss and he has his work cut out to attempt to bring some success […]

You know, England weren’t actually THAT bad in the Euros. It’s no disgrace to go out in the quarters on penalties (again) against Italy. No disgrace at all. Not that Italy are that much better than England, they’re not – aside from Pirlo, de Rossi and possibly Balotelli, who gets […]

Former England captain, Mike Tindall, has recently agreed to a new deal with Premiership rugby outfit Gloucester to become player-coach. The ex-England centre had left the side who finished  in ninth place last season after his contract has expired after the last match against London Irish. There had been speculation […]

England are out of Euro 2012, yet again beaten before a semi final stage and yet again beaten on penalties after being outplayed for the majority of the match. At first glance it seems same old England but there were many positives to take from the game, particularly in the opening […]