Soccer Limey in America

It’s just over two years since a totally uninspired England team managed by a frustrated Fabio Capello, sputtered to a shambolic draw against tournament minnows Algeria in a Group match in South Africa at the 2010 World Cup. The result left England with a do or die match against a weak Slovenia side, which ironically, [...]

It’s only just under thirty six hours since England’s Euro 2012 hopes were unceremoniously crushed at the hands of old foes Italy on penalty kicks following a 0-0 draw after extra time. Once again, an English team fails to handle the pressure of the ultimate decider and although the Italians deservedly went through to face [...]

Next Wednesday at Wembley stadium, England officially kicks off it’s countdown to the World Cup tournament in South Africa with a preparation friendly against 10th-ranked Egypt. This game will mark the final time manager Fabio Capello gets one last look at his England World Cup squad in competition before he announces his pre-World Cup squad [...]