The Croatian FA has been fined 3000 CHF ( about £15000) for the racial abuse directed towards former Liverpool forward Emile Heskey in the home side’s World Cup qualifier against England in Zagreb. England won the game 4-1 thanks to a Theo Walcott hat trick. The amount is not very significant from the English point … Read more
Eight months after succeeding Steve McLaren as England manager, Fabio Capello has announced that Chelsea defender John Terry will retain the captain’s armband. Capello took his time to make the decision, having given Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand, Terry, David Beckham and Gareth Barry the chance to impress him in previous international friendlies. Manchester United’s Ferdinand, … Read more
This isn’t a review, but a list of the major facts. Also check how other English managers did in their first game ( at the bottom of this post).
Game- England vs Switzerland
Venue- Wembley
Date- February 6, 2008
Score – 2-1 to England
Goalscorers – Jermaine Jenas, Eren Derdiyok, Shaun Wright Phillips ( in that order)