England made a radical departure from their traditional red away shirts for Euro 96 with a grey kit that still divides opinion like Marmite.
Officially marketed as “indigo blue,” the Umbro shirts were created with supporters in mind as it was felt that the design would go well with jeans.
You are the England manager and with 10 minutes remaining of a vital European Championships clash, your team is heading for another unceremonious first round exit.
Who will you choose to rescue the Three Lions?
Rooney, Charlton or Lineker? Continue reading You are the boss: Who do you choose? Rooney, Charlton or Lineker?
Tiki-Taka is a set of tactics and style of play which aims to make the best use of space on a football pitch though precise, patient passing and the fluid movement of players between positions.
The aim is to monopolise position and possession of the ball, thus limiting chances for the opposition and creating regular chances for players to score.
When played well, it can lead to some of the most beautifully exhilarating scenes in sport, yet when plans go awry; it can also bring some of the most frustrating.
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