Chris Evans

Football journalist. Contributor to the likes of FourFourTwo, BBC and several national newspapers. Author of How to Win the World Cup.

[Chris Evans @ChrisEvansWrite]

The new and updated version of How to Win the World Cup hits the shelves today.

Packed with even more insight, interviews and tips for Thomas Tuchel et al ahead of this summer's tournament, it's worth adding to your World Cup reading list.

[Chris Evans @ChrisEvansWrite]

Tuchel, Poch and Ancelotti raise the stakes in a way other international bosses haven't previously. And if Deschamps, Scaloni and Advocaat create expected storylines too, we'll be talking bosses much more this tournament.

https://t.co/Q4RQxkIu3O

[Chris Evans @ChrisEvansWrite]

Supercoaches in the dugout, two bosses in with a real chance of being the first in 88 years to win the World Cup twice as managers, and other notable records set to fall.

Is World Cup 2026 the tournament when the coaches eclipse the stars on the pitch?

[Chris Evans @ChrisEvansWrite]

In among all the World Cup noise, I have a second paperback release - my Gary Lineker biography has also hit the shelves.

I suppose this means if you're going on one of those really long holidays on a sun lounger, you should be obliged to take my whole back catalogue with you.

[Stanchion Books - the football bookshop 📚 @StanchionBooks]

𝐍𝐄𝐖 | A PORTRAIT OF A FOOTBALL ICON by @ChrisEvansWrite

This enlightening biography - the first for 30 years - follows @garylineker's career, from his school days to his phenomenal goalscoring record and development as a media personality.

🛒 https://t.co/BivjwXnyiS

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'A crash course in World Cup football taught by Yogi Bear & Yoda' - how USA took a novel approach to make sure their ragtag bunch of amateurs were fit to compete as hosts in 1994.

For @BBCSport
https://t.co/QUyArokeU9

[Nick Miller @NickMiller79]

Who’s going to win the World Cup…based purely on history?

I looked at the previous 22 winners, tried to find some common factors then applied that to the teams competing this year to see who fits the historical bill.

The answer…will not shock you.

https://t.co/VRxsU5pUWU

[The Set Pieces @thesetpieces]

🚨 YOUR CHANCE TO WIN 🚨

We're giving away a copy of @BloomsburySport's How to Win the World Cup so you can swat up ahead of this summer's tournament.

All you need to do is comment and tell us who you think the greatest World Cup winner is and you'll be entered into our prize draw.

Tell us below (then keep an eye out on our simulation to see if you're right) 👇

[Chris Evans @ChrisEvansWrite]

History is on the line this summer as Didier Deschamps and Lionel Scaloni aim to win a second World Cup as managers.

Only one man has achieved that previously, but you've probably never heard of him - partly due to his links to Mussolini.

For @BBCSport
https://t.co/kTMCOmtM6l

[The Set Pieces @thesetpieces]

Now the domestic season is done and dusted, it's time to turn our attention to the World Cup.

And if you fancy getting stuck into a book packed with nostalgia, exclusive interviews from dozens of past legends and tales aplenty, the second edition of @BloomsburySport's How to Win the World Cup will be right up your street.

Available in Waterstones, on Amazon and all the regular places you get your books.

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It's World Cup selection season and bosses across the globe are finalising their squads for the tournament.

But what makes a good tournament squad? And which mistakes should managers avoid?

My piece for @Forbes

https://t.co/cPGanrMaVw

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Big fan of Maguire (and would have liked to see him in the 26 fwiw), but this is a great point. There are some players who are either definite starters or need to be left at home - and, surprisingly, Maguire appears to have edged into the latter category.

[Barney Ronay @barneyronay]

Harry Maguire: anatomy of how NOT to make a case for being the perfect 7-week back-up squad member. No need for Tuchel to explain now. We all save five mins

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Thomas Tuchel names his first World Cup squad tomorrow as he follows in the footsteps on hundreds of international bosses (and one reigning king) who have given it a go previously.

A look back at the history of World Cup squad picks on @guardian_sport
https://t.co/DuFnCPKKNP

[Chris Evans @ChrisEvansWrite]

It's World Cup selection season and bosses across the globe are finalising their squads for the tournament.

But what makes a good tournament squad? And which mistakes should managers avoid?

My piece for @Forbes

https://t.co/cPGanrMaVw

[Chris Evans @ChrisEvansWrite]

Carrick may be the best man to take the United job, but is it anything to do with him understanding the club's DNA or is he just a good fit right now?

My piece on club DNA and what it means for @thesetpieces

[The Set Pieces @thesetpieces]

So Michael Carrick is getting the United job - the perfect hire for the "club DNA" brigade.

But what even is club DNA and is it even a thing? 🧐
https://t.co/wE2I3tDI0g

[Chris Evans @ChrisEvansWrite]

"The tech" is literally a series of video streams, a TV screen and communication between referee and VAR HQ. That bit is, arguably, the thing that works the best.

[Jack Pitt-Brooke @JackPittBrooke]

It’s not just an English problem. It’s not PGMOL, it’s not “the people using it”. It’s the tech. It’s always been the tech. Full GLOBAL abolition now.

[Stanchion Books - the football bookshop 📚 @StanchionBooks]

𝐍𝐄𝐖 | HOW TO WIN THE WORLD CUP by @ChrisEvansWrite

This insightful investigation reveals the mindsets and unbelievable approaches of the coaches seeking football's ultimate prize. Now in paperback!

🛒 https://t.co/ATzQGtXcPF

[Chris Evans @ChrisEvansWrite]

Massive thanks to @BloomsburyBooks and @BloomsburySport for giving this another hit for 2026.

Great to see it in such esteemed company in @Waterstones

[Chris Evans @ChrisEvansWrite]

The new and updated version of How to Win the World Cup hits the shelves today.

Packed with even more insight, interviews and tips for Thomas Tuchel et al ahead of this summer's tournament, it's worth adding to your World Cup reading list.

[Chris Evans @ChrisEvansWrite]

@AndyPearson68 @LincolnCity_FC @michaelhortin @FourFourTwo Great, glad it does the trick. Thanks for chatting!

[Chris Evans @ChrisEvansWrite]

Massive congrats to @LincolnCity_FC on their promotion yesterday.

I spoke with @michaelhortin and @AndyPearson68 to get underneath the skin of their rise to the Championship for this month's @FourFourTwo - it turns out being well-run and spending wisely is a recipe for success

[Chris Evans @ChrisEvansWrite]

An especially big congrats to Michael Skubala. I met him when he was Director of Football at @LboroStudentsFC in 2016 and kept in touch as he became @EnglandFutsal boss.

To see his progress from niche to mainstream success has been amazing. Still the same calming influence too.