England in a major final tonight

Yes, it’s only the Under-21s but given our shocking record in international youth football (not to mention the heartache dealt out by the senior side on a regular basis every couple of years), this is something to celebrate in itself. It wouldn’t be wise...

Sunderland are Doyle’s first choice

I’m a little puzzled by this one. Kevin Doyle’s preferences are his own business and you can’t argue with someone who wants to make the step up from the Championship to the top flight again. I always thought Fulham’s interest was a little bit...

So near and yet so far

Another great performance by the States last night, just such a shame they couldn’t hold on. One thing’s for sure: nobody will be taking them lightly after this tournament and nor should they. The most pleasing thing for Bob Bradley would be that they...

Fulham join fight for Jonas

This rumour seems to have come right out of left field. Our interest in the Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez is a mere footnote in the Evening Chronicle story which suggests that Porto are in pole position to land the Argentinian international. The Portuguese side...

Game time

A massive night for the United States is almost upon us. If you needed reminding, the US will kick off against Brazil in the final of the Confederations Cup in less than three quarters of an hour. If you don’t have BBC3 – the rather strange scheduling of...