Chief England Writer – Stewart Flaherty
A native of Middlesbrough, England, and a 2004 graduate of Loughborough University with a master’s degree in sport psychology. Flaherty has accumulated extensive experience in the men’s game, serving as both Head and Assistant coach at the Collegiate, USL League Two and youth levels. Currently working with an Ivy League NCAA Division 1 Men’s soccer program.
TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD AXED FROM ENGLAND SQUAD: WHAT DOES THE DATA SAY?
Gareth Southgate announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers today, and there is one name missing that has caused the most debate, Liverpool right back Trent Alexander-Arnold. Knee jerk reaction seems critical of the decision, but is that really justified given performances for both club and country so far this season? Alexander-Arnold spentContinue reading “TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD AXED FROM ENGLAND SQUAD: WHAT DOES THE DATA SAY?”
England 4-0 Iceland
The Good, the Bad and the Opposition: Observations from England’s 4-0 home win over Iceland in UEFA Nations League A Group 2 England 4-0 Iceland UEFA Nations League A November 18th, 2020 Wembley Stadium, London By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) England rounded out their UEFA Nations League A campaign with a comfortable 4-0 home win overContinue reading “England 4-0 Iceland”
Belgium 2-0 England
The Good, the Bad and the Opposition: Observations from England’s 2-0 defeat in Brussels to give Belgium pole position in UEFA Nations League A Group 2. Belgium 2-0 England UEFA Nations League A November 15th, 2020 Koning Boudewijn Stadion, Brussels By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Belgium seized the upper hand in UEFA Nations League A GroupContinue reading “Belgium 2-0 England”
England 0-1 Denmark – Match Analysis
The Good, the Bad and the Opposition: Observations from England’s 1-0 UEFA Nations League A loss to Denmark at Wembley Stadium England 0-1 Denmark October 14th, 2020 Wembley Stadium, London By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) England were knocked out of first place in UEFA Nations League Group 2 as they were beaten 1-0 at Wembley StadiumContinue reading “England 0-1 Denmark – Match Analysis”
England 2-1 Belgium – Match Report
The Good, the Bad and the Opposition: Observations from England’s 2-1 win over Belgium in UEFA Nations League Group A play. England 2-1 Belgium Wembley Stadium, England October 11th, 2020 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) England moved into first place in UEFA Nationals League A group 2 with a 2-1 comeback win over Belgium courtesy ofContinue reading “England 2-1 Belgium – Match Report”
England 3-0 Wales – Match Analysis
England 3-0 Wales Wembley Stadium, London International Friendly October 8th, 2020 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) Gareth Southgate’s England team warmed up for their next round of Nations League games with a convincing 3-0 win over Wales. The game featured a hat-trick of firsts for the Three Lions, as Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Danny Ings and Conor CoadyContinue reading “England 3-0 Wales – Match Analysis”
England vs Denmark – Match Analysis
3 Good, 3 Bad (and 3 Opposition) points from England’s 0-0 draw at Denmark in UEFA Nations League Group A play. Denmark 0-0 England Parken, Copenhagen September 8th, 2020 By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) England were held to a 0-0 draw in Denmark in UEFA Nations League Group A action, with a last gasp goal lineContinue reading “England vs Denmark – Match Analysis”
England vs Iceland – Match Analysis
3 Good, 3 Bad (and 3 Opposition) points from England’s 1-0 win over Iceland to open UEFA Nations League A Iceland 0-1 England September 5th, 2020 Laugardalsvollur, Reykjavik By Stewart Flaherty (@stewartflaherty) England ground out a dramatic 1-0 win in Iceland to open Nations League play courtesy of an injury time penalty from Raheem Sterling. Continue reading “England vs Iceland – Match Analysis”
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