The authorities have made the correct decision to allow England’s match against France at Wembley to go ahead. The deployment of armed police at the stadium reflects the heightened tension in Europe following the attacks in Paris, but in the absence of information suggesting there is a specific threat to the friendly match, the decision […]
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FA should resist Januzaj temptation
The international tug of war continues between nations eager for Adnan Januzaj to pledge his allegiance in their favour. The 18-year-old is currently available to play for Albania, Belgium, Turkey and Serbia. He could also play for England from 2018 under current Fifa rules that require players to have five years of permanent residency in […]
Eriksson offer shows football at its most fickle
Today Sven-Goran Eriksson claimed he accepted an approach from Manchester United to replace the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson in 2002. It’s an intriguing admission. Firstly, it suggests Eriksson was willing to break his contract with the FA as England manager in order to take the helm at Old Trafford. Not only does this bring […]