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Post by bluetornados on Sept 23, 2022 22:43:25 GMT
Stats: Italy 1 England 0 - 44-56% - Shots 10-14 - On Target 3-4 - Corners 5-4 - Yellows 1-2 - Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano Raspadori (68) ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/B81D/production/_126833174_gettyimages-1426680634.jpgEngland have gone five games without a win for the first time since 2014 England suffered the embarrassment of relegation from their Uefa Nations League group after slumping to defeat against Italy in Milan. Giacomo Raspadori's stunning 68th-minute strike broke the deadlock in the San Siro as a game that lacked any spark finally came to life after the break, with England's winless streak extended to five games, their worst since June 2014. Raspadori produced instant control and a fierce right-foot finish which gave goalkeeper Nick Pope, in for the injured Jordan Pickford, no chance. Manager Gareth Southgate kept faith with Harry Maguire despite his struggles at Manchester United, the defender suffering one anxious early moment when West Ham United striker Gianluca Scammaca beat him in the air at the far post, only for a combination of Pope and the woodwork to keep his header out. England responded at last, Italy keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma producing a fine double block from Harry Kane, although the home side had chances of their own in a frenetic finale. Southgate was keen to refocus after their run without a win put them in trouble in their Uefa Nations League group but there was little to get excited about here as the latest goalless show left them 495 minutes without a goal in open play. Kane threatened Donnarumma as England tried to react but there were barely any other clear-cut chances, despite the promptings of Phil Foden, apart from a late Jude Bellingham header that he sent over the bar. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka had been named as England's player of the year before the game and his reward was a role in an unfamiliar left-wing back position in which he made little impact, perhaps understandably, before he was substituted. It was hard not to feel sympathy for the youngster being asked to perform such an unaccustomed role at this level. Maguire had few serious alarms but England did not deserve anything from the game and must now raise themselves against Germany at Wembley on Monday with their Uefa Nations League fate already decided. And Southgate must surely involve Brentford's Ivan Toney, surprisingly excluded from the match day squad here. Anything else would make a nonsense of his call-up. This was another disappointing night for England which did nothing to lift the spirits after their recent poor run. England must pull themselves out of this ill-timed slump with only 90 minutes of international football left before the World Cup starts in Qatar in November. Time is running out with the showpiece drawing closer and England hitting their worst run of form since 2014, making a mockery of their elevated status as one of the World Cup favourites. Relegation now means they drop out of the elite groups of the Uefa Nations League and could face a potentially harder draw in the next Euros. England had formed a habit of getting the job done even when not at their best but this has been lost now and the lack of potency, thus leaving an even greater reliance on Kane, is a real concern for Southgate. He will have hoped to have his World Cup thoughts crystallised by now but England's current mediocre form is raising more questions than answers.
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 26, 2022 21:10:17 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 27, 2022 21:59:12 GMT
That's it now for England, next up the World Cup which starts on 20th November 2022.
21st November England v Iran - 4pm
25th November England v USA - 8pm
29th November England v Wales - 8pm
If England win Group B our next game will be v the Runners-up in group A on 4th December at 8pm.
If England are runners-up in group B our next game will be v the Winners in group A on 3rd December at 6pm.
Group A has Qatar, Equador, Senegal and Holland.
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Post by eppinggas on Sept 28, 2022 7:53:38 GMT
That's it now for England, next up the World Cup which starts on 20th November 2022.21st November England v Iran - 4pm 25th November England v USA - 8pm 29th November England v Wales - 8pm If England win Group B our next game will be v the Runners-up in group A on 4th December at 8pm. If England are runners-up in group B our next game will be v the Winners in group A on 3rd December at 6pm. Group A has Qatar, Equador, Senegal and Holland. Difficult to summon up too much enthusiasm for the WC. Southgate + Maguire + Sterling + winter WC + Qatar human rights / corrupt / expensive / no history of football = apathy (from me anyway). Don't think I've ever been less enthused. On a positive note, surely Group A and Group B have to be the easiest groups. England get yet another very favourable draw... |
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Post by eppinggas on Sept 28, 2022 8:00:05 GMT
That's it now for England, next up the World Cup which starts on 20th November 2022.21st November England v Iran - 4pm 25th November England v USA - 8pm 29th November England v Wales - 8pm If England win Group B our next game will be v the Runners-up in group A on 4th December at 8pm. If England are runners-up in group B our next game will be v the Winners in group A on 3rd December at 6pm. Group A has Qatar, Equador, Senegal and Holland. Difficult to summon up too much enthusiasm for the WC. Southgate + Maguire + Sterling + winter WC + Qatar human rights / corrupt / expensive / no history of football = apathy (from me anyway). Don't think I've ever been less enthused. On a positive note, surely Group A and Group B have to be the easiest groups. England get yet another very favourable draw... I probably should have researched it before posting. Statistically (World Ranking points) we are in the hardest group! theathletic.com/3364622/2022/06/14/2022-world-cup-group-analysis/ |
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Post by bluetornados on Sept 29, 2022 20:46:21 GMT
A supercomputer has predicted how England will get on in the World Cup.
England have reached the latter stages of their last two tournaments, having lost in the final of Euro 2021 and the semi-final of the 2018 World Cup.
Gareth Southgate’s side have emerged as real contenders over recent years, but things are looking a little more uncertain in the run up to Qatar 2022.
A poor run of form has seen England fail to win in their last six games, and the side seem to be running out of momentum just at the wrong time.
Now, a supercomputer has predicted how they will fare at the upcoming tournament, and it’s not the result fans will want to see.
Betting app SBK has run a simulation which suggests that England will be knocked out of the Qatar world cup at the quarter finals stage.
Despite England topping the group, the machine predicts that the three lions will beat Senegal in the second round before losing to reigning champions France in the quarters.
The supercomputer also predicts that Wales will be knocked out in the second round after losing against the Netherlands.
Finally, the simulation predicts that France will lose to Brazil in the final, with Neymar leading the side to its first world cup win since 2002.
Despite the recent negativity surrounding Southgate’s England, his side shows resilience to come back from two goals down to draw against Germany at Wembley on Monday night.
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Post by bluetornados on Oct 23, 2022 21:18:47 GMT
England's 2022 World Cup squad: Who should Gareth Southgate take to Qatar?
England manager Gareth Southgate names his 26-man World Cup squad on Thursday 10th November - so what are the main talking points?
Unlike previous World Cups there are no pre-tournament friendlies where you can whittle things down. The squad named on Thursday afternoon will be the definitive one for Qatar - even though it is announced before the final round of Premier League games this weekend.
The World Cup runs from 20th November to 18th December.
There are plenty of conundrums for Southgate to tackle; we highlight some of his big issues and you can have your say.
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Post by bluetornados on Nov 10, 2022 14:46:02 GMT
World Cup 2022: England squad, England face Iran in their World Cup opener on 21 November (13:00 GMT).
England squadGoalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Nick Pope (Newcastle), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal) Defenders: Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Luke Shaw (Manchester United), Eric Dier (Tottenham), John Stones (Manchester City), Kyle Walker (Manchester City), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle), Conor Coady (Everton), Ben White (Arsenal), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Mason Mount (Chelsea), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City) Forwards: James Maddison (Leicester), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Tottenham), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Chelsea), Callum Wilson (Newcastle), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/12885/production/_127590957_englandsquad.pngichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/420D/production/_127590961_jamesmaddison.jpgMaddison has helped Leicester move off the bottom of the table and out of the relegation zone Maddison's inclusion is reward for his superb form for Leicester this season. He has been instrumental in the Foxes' resurgence following their poor start to the season and has six goals and four assists in 12 Premier League games. His only cap for England came almost three years ago to the day - in a Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro when he played 35 minutes. "He is playing really well," said Southgate. "He is a good player. We have always said he is a good player. He has earned the right. We think he can give something slightly different to the other attacking players we have. "He is playing as well as any of the attacking players in this country and he is a bit different to the others." We think we have everything covered - SouthgateWalker has proved his fitness to Southgate after undergoing groin surgery and not playing in more than a month. The England boss has also put his faith in Phillips, despite the midfielder having had injury struggles this season. Phillips, who has had surgery on his shoulder, returned to action as a second-half substitute in Manchester City's 2-0 win against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Rashford has not played for England since the Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy, but the Manchester United forward has scored seven goals in all competitions this season. Newcastle striker Wilson, who has scored six goals in 10 games this season, joins Tottenham's England captain Harry Kane as the Three Lions' main striker options for the World Cup. But, like Brentford's Toney and West Ham's Bowen, Roma striker Tammy Abraham has been overlooked. "We have wanted to make sure we have the balance of the squad right," added Southgate. "In this day and age squad is more important than ever with five substitutes. You want different options for different moments of matches and different stages of the tournament as well. "We have had to cover a couple of players who are not fully match fit as well so having 26 players means you can take a couple of risks. "We think the balance is there. We think we have everything covered."
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Post by bluetornados on Dec 20, 2022 21:33:21 GMT
Ivan Toney: Brentford striker charged by FA with further 30 breaches of betting rules..ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/11696/production/_128081317_gettyimages-1440963119.jpgBrentford striker Ivan Toney has been charged by the Football Association with a further 30 alleged breaches of betting rules. Last month he was charged with 232 alleged breaches of betting rules. Toney, 26, has scored 10 Premier League goals this season but missed out on a place in the England World Cup squad. Brentford previously said: "The club has been in discussion with Ivan and his legal representatives. Those conversations will continue privately." The club's statement continued: "We will make no further comment until the matter has been completed." Toney has until Wednesday, 4 January to respond to the new FA misconduct charges, involving alleged breaches of FA rule E8, which bans players from betting on games, or sharing privileged information for the purposes of betting. He faces a lengthy ban if they are proven. England defender Kieran Trippier was banned for 10 weeks by the FA in December 2020 for giving out information for others to bet on his transfer from Tottenham to Atletico Madrid. In 2017, Joey Barton - then a Burnley player - was banned for 18 months, reduced to 13 on appeal, after he admitted placing 1,260 football-related bets over a 10-year period. Toney said earlier this month, after the allegations were first reported, that he was "assisting the Football Association with their enquiries". You just can't educate pork as they say or too much money than sense...
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 20, 2023 21:43:26 GMT
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING - GROUP C
Thursday 23rd MarchItaly v England - 7.45pm Sunday 26th MarchEngland v Ukraine - 5pm Euro 2024 qualifiers: Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount and Nick Pope withdraw from England squad..ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/CFF2/production/_129043235_split.jpgManchester United striker Marcus Rashford, Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount and Newcastle keeper Nick Pope have withdrawn from the England squad for this month's Euro 2024 qualifiers. Rashford picked up a knock during his side's FA Cup quarter-final win against Fulham on Sunday. Pope, who has 10 caps, suffered an injury in Newcastle's 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest on Friday. Mount is also recovering from an injury and will stay with Chelsea. England manager Gareth Southgate had included him in the initial 25-man squad but Chelsea boss Graham Potter said afterwards that the 24-year-old would not be joining up with the international team. Mount has not featured for Chelsea since February because of a pubic bone injury and missed Saturday's Premier League draw against Everton. Rashford has been in fine form for Manchester United this season, scoring 27 goals in total including 19 since returning from the Qatar World Cup, where he found the net three times in five games for England. Tottenham keeper Fraser Forster, 35, has been called up to replace Pope. Forster won the last of his six England caps in 2016 though he was included in the squad for two friendly games last season. "No further replacements are planned and 23 players arrived at St. George's Park on Monday," said an England statement. ............................................................................................................................................................................................ Former BRFC goalkeeper Fraser Forster 36 has been drafted into the England squad, He played 4 matches for the Gas out of his 470 game career.
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 23, 2023 14:24:02 GMT
EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING - GROUP C
Thursday 23rd March
Italy v England - 7.45pm - At The Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/1543A/production/_129089078_gettyimages-1475249636.jpgHarry Kane will have "added motivation" against Italy on Thursday as he bids to break Wayne Rooney's goalscoring record, says Gareth Southgate. Kane has scored 53 goals for England, equal with men's record holder Rooney. The Euro 2024 qualifier in Naples is England's first match since their World Cup quarter-final defeat to France, in which Kane missed a late penalty. "We have seen in his performances for his club he has put it behind him," manager Southgate said. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/BFCA/production/_129089094_gettyimages-1328327498.jpgItaly will wear a special message on their shirts for Gianluca Vialli, a member of Roberto Mancini's coaching staff, who died at the age of 58 in January following a battle with cancer. "[It will be] very emotional," said Italy manager Mancini. "It's the first time we have played a game since Luca's passing. We were very fortunate enough to have him as a teammate and a player." He added: "He is immortal and people like that will always be near to us." Mancini believes the fixture between his side and England has become "a bit of a clasico" over recent years.
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Post by lostinspace on Mar 23, 2023 20:50:35 GMT
Harry Kane becomes England's leading scorer in Naples this evening, after Declan Rice had scored to put England ahead after 13 minutes following a corner, aheaded ball back into the goal area by Kane was handled, following a VAR check Kane duly obliged in putting the ball away to give England a 2-0 half time lead
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 23, 2023 22:01:25 GMT
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 23, 2023 22:03:45 GMT
England v Italy: Fan with offensive flag about Diego Maradona has ticket cancelled.. ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/8520/production/_129108043_maradona1.pngA fan who travelled to Naples for England's Euro 2024 qualifier with Italy with an offensive banner about Diego Maradona has had their ticket cancelled by the Football Association. The fixture is being played Napoli's Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, where the Argentina legend played 257 times and won two league titles. Maradona died aged 60 in 2020. An FA spokesperson "strongly condemned" the individual, saying the flag included a "highly offensive message". "We immediately took steps to have their ticket cancelled before the match," a statement added. Maradona, one of the greatest footballers of all time, famously scored his 'Hand of God' goal against England in the 1986 World Cup. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/3700/production/_129108041_maradona.pngA fan who travelled to Naples with an offensive banner about Diego Maradona has had their ticket cancelled by the Football Association. An FA spokesperson "strongly condemned" the individual, saying the flag included a "highly offensive message". "We immediately took steps to have their ticket cancelled before the match," a statement added. Our BBC Sport News colleagues also witnessed police baton charges at queuing, leading to frustrated England fans in the away end after buses arrived at the stadium before kick off. Fans complained about the length of time it took to do the 25-minute journey from the city centre to the Stadia Diego Armando Maradona. Some said it took up to 90 minutes. One fan was attended to by an ambulance team after being hit by a baton across the head and shoulder. He seemed to be recovering inside the ambulance. |
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 24, 2023 9:06:33 GMT
England fans say they were charged at by police before win over Italy in Naples..ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/1EC8/production/_129108870_england_fans.pngEngland fans have told the BBC they were charged at by police and struck with batons when trying to enter Napoli's Diego Armando Maradona Stadium before Thursday's match against Italy. BBC footage appeared to show police pushing back against England supporters as they attempted to make their way to the ground for the Euro 2024 qualifier. One man was pictured on the floor following a charge by the police. "They hit him with a shield and with a baton," Vince Hankinson told BBC Sport. "He fell to the ground holding his head and they just left him there while everybody else trampled over him. The police came [but they] didn't really assist him at all. "We arrived at the stadium after a ridiculous hour-and-a-half journey on the bus, which was supposed to be a quick 20-minute drive." Another England fan, Joshua Ray, said he was "scared for my safety" and the travelling supporters were not informed what the police wanted them to do. "We all went and did the checks, no problem. Everybody had their IDs, we came here, I presume it was just a queue, but for some reason they are not letting anybody in," Ray said. "We think maybe they're letting us in, but no communication and then all of a sudden they just charged forward and knocked a load of people over. I saw one guy go down. Nothing has been communicated."
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Post by bluetornados on Mar 24, 2023 9:09:52 GMT
Lionel Messi: Argentina & Paris St-Germain forward reaches 800 goals..ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/800/cpsprodpb/696E/production/_129109962_lionelmessi_getty.jpgLionel Messi scored his 800th top-level goal as Argentina beat Panama 2-0 in their first match since winning the World Cup. The 35-year-old Paris St-Germain forward becomes the second player to reach the milestone after Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi's tally includes 672 goals over 17 seasons for Barcelona and 29 for PSG. He also has 99 international goals, with two coming in the World Cup final. The Argentina captain scored an 89th-minute free-kick at the Monumental de Nunez Stadium in Buenos Aires to add to Thiago Almada's opener 11 minutes earlier. Messi will have the opportunity to score his 100th international goal when Argentina play Curacao on Tuesday. Should he carry on playing and stay fit, Messi should reach 900 club appearances next season and would likely score in his 20th consecutive top-flight season. He is already Argentina's most capped player (172) and is one away from a century of goals for his country. Gabriel Batistuta is second on the list with a distant 56 from 78 games. Only Ronaldo (120) and Ali Daei, who scored 109 times for Iran between 1993 and 2006, have scored more men's international goals. ichef.bbci.co.uk/ace/standard/240/cpsprodpb/120A2/production/_129109837_gettyimages-1436555870.jpg
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Post by baselswh on Mar 28, 2023 20:47:04 GMT
Scotland remember how to play football!
2 0 v Spain!
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