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When England take on Netherlands tomorrow night, there will be a far bigger absentee than the usual bunch of injury cry-offs. As the Three Lions walk out, the missing link may be tuned to his radio while driving home to … Continue reading →

For those in favour of Carlos Tevez’s return to the fold at Manchester City, he is just what they need. A bit of pep, a dash of zing, to perk up their title challenge at a time when it is … Continue reading →

So English football is having something of an annus horribilis in Europe. Two teams knocked out of the Champions League group stage, only one successfully negotiating the Europa League groups, and now Arsenal’s 4-0 drubbing in Milan. The demise of … Continue reading →

At Murrayfield on Saturday, England’s rugby team were led out by a 25-year-old with only one previous cap to his name. A player with an excellent record in domestic competitions but never previously thought ready to make the step up. … Continue reading →