The Secret Fan
25 Jun, 2012
Usual spot-kick surrender signals England exit
If it were put to the vote, would we, the fans, be prepared to sacrifice all that we hold holy upon the altar of world domination?
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The Secret Fan
24 Jun, 2012
The Great Escape or A Bridge Too Far?
Rooney looked out of condition against Ukraine but will always give the opposition a problem, tearing defences apart with his trademark darting runs
The Secret Fan
20 Jun, 2012
Lady Luck smiles on England
We don’t need the football to be pretty but too often England’s progress is measured in fits and stutters, a long way from the smooth machine needed at this level
The Secret Fan
18 Jun, 2012
England ponder past, present and future
With only a draw needed, it is a chance to exploit the flashes of flair shown predominantly by the youngsters of the squad
The Secret Fan
16 Jun, 2012
England young guns go for it
It is one of those moments that every fan lives for – the sublime art of the impossible, a moment to savour, replay and retell
The Secret Fan
14 Jun, 2012
England must seek adventure
If they are comfortable on 60 minutes, Roy may even have the luxury of resting Steven Gerrard and Scott Parker for the final half-hour
The Secret Fan
8 Jun, 2012
Racism: is there an answer?
Freedom of speech is subjective and the need to strike a balance between “banter” and insult risks marginalising the very people it seeks to protect
The Secret Fan
6 Jun, 2012
Man and Superman
Whether it’s a young player who is forging ahead with a career or an older one looking to prolong his, an athlete will always seek to gain any legal advantage
The Secret Fan
3 Jun, 2012
Stodgy shape of things to come
Until the goal, England seemed to be content to sit back and be tested. It wasn’t until just before half time that they started to move the ball with any kind of flow
The Secret Fan
1 Jun, 2012
Changing of the old guard
What chance the emergence of a team of eager young guns following the awful non-showing at the last World Cup, where the team looked jaded and burnt out?
The Secret Fan
28 May, 2012
Ad hoc England do the job
Here was the same old England writing the same old sit back, soak up, cling on, don’t do anything silly story