Category: World Cup

World Cup
March 18, 2016

Roy Hodgson selects 23-man squad

With Euro 2016 less than three months away, Roy Hodgson has begun formulating his plans for the upcoming tournament in France by selecting a 23-man squad ahead of the upcoming international friendlies against Germany and the Netherlands. Facing two of the strongest sides in Europe may be considered a baptism of fire, but not only does it provide the Three Lions with the type of […]

World Cup
March 8, 2016

Roy Hodgson is expected to step up his preparations for the Euro 2016

England boss Roy Hodgson is expected to step up his preparations for the Euro 2016 by calling up around 40 players who are expected to be involved in the preliminary squad. Around 30 players will be travelling with an extensive staff for the Euro 2016. However, the manager will take a look at around 40 players before trimming down his options. The players are expected […]

World Cup
February 15, 2016

Hodgson’s managerial position in England is at risk

The 2016 Euro’s is on the horizon and England has actually turned into one of the favorites of reaching the advanced stages of the competition and maybe even in winning it all. Expectations are high for the England national side on making a good run in the approaching competition and this is mainly due to the current form that the players of Roy Hodgson are […]

World Cup
February 10, 2016

Neville wants England Success

The 40 year old English manager of Valencia, Gary Neville is hoping that Roy Hodgson can guide the English national football team to great feats and not seeing the national side failing just how they did a few years ago during the: ‘Golden Generation’ The ‘Golden Generation’ was the nickname that was given to the English squad that had big name players such as: Steven […]

World Cup
February 9, 2016

Redknapp puts pressure on Hodgson

The former manager of Queens Park Rangers, Harry Redknapp believes that Roy Hodgson has to at least reach the semi-finals of the 2016 Euro’s and if he doesn’t go so far then Hodgson will be considered as a failure. Harry Redknapp is certain that the England national side has so many good players that they should be able to reach the advanced stages of the […]

World Cup
January 22, 2016

Banks wants Butland Chance

England’s legendary goalkeeper Gordon Banks says that he expects Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland to create a major impact at the Euro 2016. This tournament is expected to be make or break for the former Birmingham City goalkeeper. Given that many young goalkeepers start appearing for their national teams at a very young age, this is seen as an ideal time for Butland to make […]

World Cup
January 14, 2016

England recently learned about their opponents in the Euro 2016

England recently learned about their opponents in the Euro 2016 group stages after being paired up alongside the likes of Wales, Slovakia, and Russia. The game between Wales and England will be the most anticipated encounter. Manager Roy Hodgson revealed that he is satisfied with the outcome of the draw. He expects an intense competition with Wales, who are one of the arch rivals. Wales […]

World Cup
January 13, 2016

Brazil still feel the side effects

Brazil did not have a memorable World Cup in 2014 as they were humiliated in their home turf after being knocked out by Germany in the semi-finals by Germany with a final scoreboard that was displaying 1-7 in favor of the German side and this ultimately finished with Luis Felipe Scolari abandoning his managerial position in the national team. Getting knocked out from the 2014 […]

World Cup
December 20, 2015

KEEP HODGSON?

Terry Butcher reckons Football Association should persist with Roy Hodgson regardless of how the Three Lions perform in European Championships. A clear ultimatum is believed to have been given to Hodgson that if England falters in the tournament, he will have to be ready to take the axe in the aftermath. And, it has also been reported that if Hodgson goes, the association would not […]

World Cup
December 6, 2015

Roy Hodgson has warned Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge

Roy Hodgson has warned Liverpool forward Daniel Sturridge that he cannot expect to walk straight back into the team after a long spell on the sidelines. The England boss has been criticised for providing international caps for a number of players during their Euro 2016 qualification campaign. He has already used more than 30 players in this qualification campaign, which has seen England become extremely […]