
When Robson Dropped Keegan…
This month in 1982 brought the first match of Bobby Robson’s rollercoaster eight year reign in charge of England. Even before the team took to the field in Denmark there … Continue Reading When Robson Dropped Keegan…
A nostalgic look back at the England national football team (and international football in general), with particular emphasis on the 1980s and 1990s era.
This month in 1982 brought the first match of Bobby Robson’s rollercoaster eight year reign in charge of England. Even before the team took to the field in Denmark there … Continue Reading When Robson Dropped Keegan…
In September 1984, an otherwise forgettable friendly between England and East Germany at Wembley was brought to life in the closing stages. Captain Bryan Robson memorably crashed in a tremendous … Continue Reading Great England Goals – Bryan Robson v East Germany (1984)
Exactly 20 years ago Colombian goalkeeper RenĂ© Higuita produced possibly the most famous save ever seen during an England match. His spectacular ‘scorpion kick’ clearance meant an early season goalless … Continue Reading That Higuita scorpion kick – 20 years on
In the coming days, Wayne Rooney could become England’s record goalscorer. He needs just one goal to equal Bobby Charlton’s tally of 49 and two to claim the outright record. … Continue Reading When Gary Lineker became stranded on 48 England goals