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 week marks 40 years since Don Revie controversially left England to manage the United Arab Emirates and is also the 90th anniversary of his birth. Today we assess an … Continue Reading Don Revie and England – an unhappy marriage and a messy divorce
England’s qualifying campaign is under way for the 2018 World Cup. Forty years ago they were seeking to reach the 1978 finals in Argentina, but they would once more miss out … Continue Reading England’s qualifying campaigns: 1978 World Cup – Failure becomes a habit
This weekend England will be managed by Sam Allardyce for the first time when they visit Slovakia for a World Cup qualifier. History is on his side, with the majority … Continue Reading Six of the Best – England managerial debuts
England are currently preparing for Euro 2016, having qualified with ease for the finals. But 40 years ago the final stages of the European Championship took place without them, England … Continue Reading England’s Qualifying Campaigns – Euro ’76: Staying in the Wilderness
As England prepare to get their campaign to reach Euro 2016 underway in Switzerland, let’s recall six of their most memorable qualifying matches from past European Championships (limited to no … Continue Reading Six of the Best – England European Championship qualifying matches
