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Run It Back, England
It would be a mistake for the Three Lions to split with Gareth Southgate after their narrow quarter-final defeat to France.
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Morocco's Mid-Block Masterclass: Philosophy Meets Pragmatism in Perfect World Cup Storm
Morocco put on a mid-block clinic in their round of sixteen win over Spain. But it wasn’t the first time the system has been used effectively in Qatar…
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High, Wide Central Midfielders Helped England Beat Senegal, But Could They Work .vs. France?
England’s win over Senegal ticked every box for Gareth Southgate. Harry Kane fired his way onto the scoresheet. Jordan Pickford shut the door at the…
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As referees blow full-time, football leagues across England face a deepening shortage of match officials
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Born in Brentwood, Made in the EFL: How Will Flynn Downes Help West Ham?
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The making of England’s referee crisis: ‘Corinthian Spirit’, trickle-down abuse and misguided punditry
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Why is referee abuse so widespread in England? ‘It’s a big history lesson’, says former Premiership Rugby television match official
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'Game-Breaking' Striker Gianluca Scamacca Joins West Ham
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Euro 2022: Team of the Tournament
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Why Every England Match is a Referendum & How Gareth Southgate Keeps Winning Them
Whenever the Toronto Maple Leafs take to the ice, there is an unofficial referendum on their head coach, general manager, and just about everything else…
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Feature or Flaw? Why England's USMNT Draw Was Completely Predictable
England’s performance versus the United States Men’s National Team left many supporters unfulfilled, not least because only four days had passed since…
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Soccer Night in Canada: Hope, Expectation & Alphonso Davies
Drawn into Group F with Belgium, Croatia, and Morocco, the Canadians face an uphill battle to reach the knockout rounds at the Qatar World Cup.
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England Win, Wales Draw: Key Group B Notes
It’s time to talk about Group B, which kicked off on Monday [21 November] with victories for England and the United States.
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USMNT Must Answer Tactical Concerns in Qatar
The United States Men’s National Team return to the World Cup after a tournament away.
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1 Player to Watch From Every World Cup Squad (2/2)
The Qatar World Cup will feature the most players in the tournament’s 92-year history. With that in mind, I have picked one must-watch player from each…
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1 Player to Watch From Every World Cup Squad (1/2)
Here are my picks for Group A, B, C, and D — with part two scheduled for later this week.
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