Shane Keegan’s tactical preview: How the Euros will be won and lost

WITH THE 2020 European Championships kicking off later today, Shane Keegan takes a look at the major tactical dilemmas teams will face at both ends of the field. The Defensive Third – Back three or back four? Long gone are the tournaments of the nineties and early noughties where any side employing anything other than Read more about Shane Keegan’s tactical preview: How the Euros will be won and lost[…]

Rafa Benitez emerges as favourite for the Everton job – reports

FORMER LIVERPOOL AND Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez is close to filling the vacant position as Everton manager, according to reports. Former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been a long-term favourite to replace Carlo Ancelotti following his departure for Real Madrid, and seemed closer to the job when Crystal Palace halted their pursuit of the Read more about Rafa Benitez emerges as favourite for the Everton job – reports[…]

Italy stretch unbeaten run to 30 as they top Group A with victory over Wales

Italy 1-0 Wales Switzerland 3-1 Turkey MATTEO PESSINA SCORED the 39th-minute winner as Italy topped Group A with victory over Wales and equalled their national record of 30 games unbeaten. Wales — who qualify for the last 16 as group runners-up —  were forced to play the last 35 minutes with 10 men after Ethan Read more about Italy stretch unbeaten run to 30 as they top Group A with victory over Wales[…]