All England needed to do was get a win to ensure they qualify for the Euro 2016 tournament in France. They were up against the whipping boys of Europe, San Marino and England made light work of their opponents by beating them 6-0. England gave starts to Jamie Vardy, Jonjo Shelvey and John Stones amongst … Read more
For the first time in 15 years, the San Marino Football Federation has had to go out into the world in search of a new national manager. Giampaolo Mazza has been at the helm since his appointment in 1998 and has taken the tiny nation of 32,000 people, dwarfed by its Italian neighbours, through eight … Read more
Although many Premier League managers may view international friendlies with much distain, especially just a few days before the new campaign starts, the matches this week provided much entertainment for fans all over the world and especially Europe. The Paraguayan squad twice led Germany, one of the favourites for next year’s World Cup, before eventually … Read more
After San Marino’s 8-0 defeat to England last month the debate raged over the validity of them as a sporting opponent in Europe, as it has after every thumping defeat the country has suffered since joining FIFA in 1988. Many pundits believe that a separate qualifying tournament should be created for San Marino, along with … Read more
England’s underwhelming draw in Montenegro ruthlessly exposed some key issues for Roy Hodgson as he struggles to push the Three Lions closer to the World Cup Finals in Brazil in less than 18-months-time. Having rested what he thought were some of his key performers for the thrashing of San Marino, these same players proceeded to … Read more