Euro 2016 betting: Kane the main man for gung-ho England against Russia June 9, 2016 England's bid to end 50 years of hurt begins when they kick off their Euro 2016 campaign against Russia in Marseille on Saturday. There have been a few near misses – and many more not so near – as the Three Lions have hunted their first major international trophy since 1966, but with a young, [...]
Euro 2016 betting: Hosts France should have enough to break down solid Romania June 9, 2016 After years of preparation and anticipation, Euro 2016 kicks off on Friday evening as France take on Romania in Paris. In the same stadium where Les Bleus lifted the 1998 World Cup, Didier Deschamps’ side begin their European Championship campaign, hoping for a similarly successful summer this time around. Deschamps was captain of the all-conquering [...]
Euro 2016: Five reasons why England can win the European Championship in France June 9, 2016 1. It’s very much in vogue to be young, pro-risk and have a no-fear attitude. The England one-day cricket team has led the way but the Three Lions’ victory against Germany in March showcased all those qualities. The mood may have fallen flat only days later with defeat to Holland, a side who stumbled in [...]
Euro 2016: How Charlton’s Johann Gudmundsson and QPR’s Conor Washington will handle underdog status for Iceland and Northern Ireland June 9, 2016 English football fans will not have to look too hard to find a familiar face at the European Championships, with a quarter of players present plying their trade on these shores. The opulent and cosmopolitan Premier League is the best-represented competition in the world at Euro 2016 and its stars will be at home in [...]
Euro 2016 Russia Preview: Injuries may have scuppered Russian chances, but Tottenham’s Eric Dier will still need to be on his guard for England June 9, 2016 Having avoided any real title contenders in this year’s group stage draw — although the offering of relative minnows in the group stage hasn’t always been gobbled up The Three Lions — England’s opener against Russia is Group B’s heavyweight clash. Just don’t expect a blockbuster appearance from England’s opponents. Coach Leonid Slutsky took charge [...]
Dearth of Hodgson successors leaves England chiefs facing an anxious Euro 2016 June 9, 2016 If major tournaments have typically proven uncomfortable times for those responsible for the England team, there may be even greater cause for the Football Association’s top brass to squirm during Euro 2016. Read more: Why solving the Rooney conundrum holds the key to England's chances in France As he prepares for tomorrow’s Group B opener [...]
How to watch Euro 2016: the best pub, TV, travel and accommodation June 9, 2016 If major sporting events are ostensibly a celebration of those who aspire to being the being the strongest, fastest and most skilful, they’re also a boon for those at the other end of the activity spectrum. The European Championship’s expansion to 24 teams means it now offers greater opportunities than ever before for slobbing in front [...]
Real Madrid and Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo pips Barcleona’s Lionel Messi to world’s highest-paid athlete mantle June 9, 2016 Ronaldo has won three Premier League titles, one La Liga championship, three Champions Leagues and three Ballon d'Or awards naming him the world's best player in a glittering career of success on the field. Such a trophy haul leaves little doubt over his status as a player and the Real Madrid star's latest accolade provides similar confirmation [...]
Solving the Wayne Rooney conundrum is key to England fortifying their fragile Euro 2016 chances June 9, 2016 I was very interested to hear Russia’s goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev this week say that they had been pleased to be grouped with England, of all the top seeds, at the European Championship. Before England’s last three games, I had higher hopes that we might prove Akinfeev and Russia wrong and perhaps even reach the semi-finals. [...]
Time for England to seize their European Championship opportunity, insists Three Lions centre-half Chris Smalling June 8, 2016 England centre-half Chris Smalling insists the Three Lions are determined to seize their Euro 2016 opportunity and ensure that Roy Hodgson’s wide-eyed squad leave no regrets on French soil. Hodgson has named the youngest England squad to head to a major competition in 58 years, since the 1958 World Cup, while an average age of just [...]