Lewandowski is not as good as Kane as ‘he only ripped it up in Germany’

Robert Lewandowski may have been named FIFA and UEFA player of the year last year but he cannot hold a candle to Harry Kane. That is the opinion of former Arsenal midfielder turned Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson. Writing in his column for the Daily Star, Merson says the Tottenham striker is the most talented […]

Read More… from Lewandowski is not as good as Kane as ‘he only ripped it up in Germany’

50 players approaching the last year of their contract

There are some very big decisions to be made across Europe this summer, with some of the best, most valuable players around set to enter the final year of their contracts. There’s plenty of speculation over where the likes of Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos will be after their deals expire this summer, while certain […]

Read More… from 50 players approaching the last year of their contract

Record Leeds signing wants out over lack of game time

Leeds United’s record signing Rodrigo will be pushing for a move away from the club this summer, according to reports. Rodrigo, who has scored just three goals this season in 20 appearances, is thought to have become disillusioned with his lack of game time at the club, and is concerned about his place in the […]

Read More… from Record Leeds signing wants out over lack of game time

‘They wanted to kick Grealish off the park, we wanted to knock people out’

Jack Grealish is no stranger to rough treatment as he glides past Premier League defenders, with Dean Smith repeatedly claiming the midfielder is unfairly targeted. The Aston Villa manager has called for more protection for his prized asset, who regularly tops his division’s most-fouled list. However, he has stopped short of threatening violence himself – as one […]

Read More… from ‘They wanted to kick Grealish off the park, we wanted to knock people out’

Arsenal receive boost in bid to tie down Odegaard

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is not keen on retaining Arsenal loanee Martin Odegaard next season, according to reports. Odegaard, who joined Arsenal in the January transfer window, has excelled at The Emirates over the last few weeks after a brief acclimatisation period. It is thought that Arsenal are looking to extend his stay in […]

Read More… from Arsenal receive boost in bid to tie down Odegaard

England cannot be Greece 2004 and the case for 4-2-3-1…

Keep your mails on England and anything else coming to theeditor@football365.com…   The Case for England 4-2-3-1 I don’t disagree at all with Sam’s point about defence being key in international football, but I do take a bit of umbrage that that necessitates us playing a formation that sets up so negatively when we do […]

Read More… from England cannot be Greece 2004 and the case for 4-2-3-1…

WATN? The 13 players to score on England debuts since 2000

Former Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool men are among the players to score on their England debuts since the turn of the century – but that doesn’t necessarily guarantee a successful international career. Read the full article here. The post WATN? The 13 players to score on England debuts since 2000 appeared first on Football365. […]

Read More… from WATN? The 13 players to score on England debuts since 2000

A tribute to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: Complex, controversial, clinical

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was a tremendous goalscorer for Leeds United, Chelsea and Middlesbrough in the Premier League – and a real joy to watch for anyone who likes bloody hard shots. Football in the modern era can be tremendously complex, but the thrill of the sport is often found in the simplest of things. It’s […]

Read More… from A tribute to Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: Complex, controversial, clinical

Foden: Older, wiser England benefited from Euros coronavirus call-off

Phil Foden believes the rescheduling of the European Championship has worked in England’s favour, allowing them to take advantage of an extra year’s development for their promising youngsters. The Manchester City midfielder has already made 37 appearances this season as Pep Guardiola’s side chase an unprecedented quadruple. The 20-year-old also made his England debut in […]

Read More… from Foden: Older, wiser England benefited from Euros coronavirus call-off

The 34 Liverpool players let go by Klopp & how they’ve fared

Since becoming Liverpool manager in October 2015, Jurgen Klopp has overseen a huge overhaul of his squad. While injuries may have scuppered their 2020-21 campaign, the changes have undoubtedly paid dividends as Liverpool have won Champions League and Premier League titles under the German. We’ve taken a look at the 34 players to leave the […]

Read More… from The 34 Liverpool players let go by Klopp & how they’ve fared