Dorking Wanderers’ Marc White delivered one of the most brutal post-match assessments in the game’s history after a costly derby defeat.
For almost an hour,the Socceroos had England on the ropes – only for a momentary lapse in defence to cost them a shot at a big scalp in London.
Graham Arnold’s men face the world’s No.4-ranked side in the first of two London-based friendlies.
The Tottenham Hotspur boss made a surprise visit to the team’s hotel - along with another Socceroos coaching great,Guus Hiddink - on the eve of their glamour friendly at Wembley Stadium.
Massimo Luongo thought his international career was over. But a move to a third-tier English team sponsored by a global pop music icon has changed everything.
From his beekeeping to details of his courtship of Posh Spice,a new four-part series includes several details about the footballing phenomenon.
A first-time World Cup winner will be crowned at the Olympic stadium on Sunday as two European powerhouses clash to wrap up an unforgettable tournament.
What this World Cup final needed,in the absence of co-hosts Australia or New Zealand,was a match-up for the neutral and an unpredictable clash of styles. Spain and England delivered on the biggest stage.
Spain are world champions after Sunday night’s convincing win over England. Usually,the winning coach at a World Cup is widely feted. That will not be happening with Jorge Vilda.
Despite the excitement provided by others earlier in the tournament,the axis of women’s football has been tilting inexorably towards western Europe for some time.
Spain’s World Cup squad is built around a core from European champions Barcelona and they are now one step away from the ultimate prize in Sunday’s final against England.