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We don’t have an issue with betting here at Football England. Do it or don’t do it, it’s up to you. We know that bookies are putting a lot of time, effort and money into advertising at football matches, but there’s no moral objection here. Equally, we’re fine with websites that choose to promote betting offers. There are plenty around, including some such as Latest Betting Offers that we use… Read Article →

If you attended the Germany v England game in Dortmund on Wednesday, and behaved in a way that properly represents our great country, then well done, and thanks for your support. If you attended and joined in the booing of the German anthem, and the braindead 10 German Bombers chanting, then you are a contemptible twat. I bet your mum’s really proud of you. I seriously cannot understand what the… Read Article →

Gareth Southgate’s first England squad since his permanent appointment was largely well received. I like the fact that he was prepared to call up players based on form and potential, but there’s one rather large elephant in the room. Why the hell would we want to recall Jermain Defoe? I know that Kane and Sturridge are injured. I also know that Welbeck has been out for about 6 years and… Read Article →

Like much of the football community, we were saddened to hear of the passing of Graham Taylor this week. For England, his spell in charge was little short of a disaster. But as a club manager, he was an undoubted success. More importantly, as a person, he is unanimously regarded as one of the nicest men in the game. His treatment by the media, in particular the Scum – sorry,… Read Article →

So Gareth’s got the job on a full time basis, it has now been confirmed. Southgate only had to perform with any degree of competence during his caretaker period in order to get the full time gig, since nobody else actually wanted the job. But to be fair, perform with competence is exactly what he did. Seven points from nine, and a creditable draw with Spain is a decent enough… Read Article →

So we say goodbye to Big Sam after just 67 days in his dream job. He leaves us with a 100% winning record, but in slightly murky circumstances. Some journalists have stated that he had to go, that his actions made his position untenable. I’m personally not so sure. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not condoning or even defending what he said. I’m just saying, was it really bad enough… Read Article →

Relive every England match from the “Golden Generation” with our archived match reports and England fan’s diary. These are all preserved exactly as they were first written, so you get to relive everything as if you were there, and still believed that Sven or Shteeve might actually win something. But not Capello though. Nobody every thought that. Anyway, it’s a long read – but enjoy. International Friendly; Saturday November 14,… Read Article →

So here’s the team of the tournament, in our humble opinion, of course! If you agree, disagree or not sure, let us know using the comments at the bottom of the page. I’m playing a 4-3-3 here as is the current style. The Team N.Angerer T.Akerhaugen ~ A.Hingst ~ D.Koster ~ S.Gama S.Laudehr ~ I.Stensland ~ C.Abily K.Carney ~ I.Grings ~ K.Smith Subs: Anna Maria Picarelli (Italy) Sara Thunebro (Sweden)… Read Article →

It’s one of English footballs’ favourite cliches and it’s one you will probably hear and see repeated ad infinitum during the course of this weekend. Third round FA Cup day, or days as it is now, is traditionally the one on which the magic of the FA Cup is at its’ most powerful. It is the day on which all the big boys enter to take their places among the… Read Article →

This is a subject that has been receiving a lot of attention of late, not just in the media but from within the games’ governing bodies, concerns have been raised and opinions voiced about the possible dangers lurking for the future of the game in this country. It is a subject on which Football England obviously feel very strongly. We too are concerned and our fears are manifold. This article… Read Article →