One of England's all-time greatest captains, Ben Stokes, has decided to retire from international cricket at the end of this Test match.
Ben, you have been the most inspirational captain, leader and legend this team could have ever hoped for.
We love you so much and wish you all the best in your retirement ❤️
England will never be the same again.
“No-one could see that coming.” Thomas Tuchel on Reece James’ injury. Except, unfortunately, everyone could see that coming. Frustrating in every sense. Picking James in the squad was understandable. Top full-back. But to have insufficient cover was naive.
And then, following Tino Livramento’s injury (and he was a risk), not to call in Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was available, prepared and willing, but to call in a centre-back in Trevoh Chalobah, was bizarre.
Tuchel is an exceptional head coach but his treatment of Alexander-Arnold and handling of the great right-back debate is perplexing. It’s a specialist position. Djed Spence can play right and Nico O’Reilly left. But then Tuchel is shoehorning centre-backs in at full-back. However willing (Konsa, Quansah) it’s not ideal. #ENG #FIFAWorldCup
He's here to stay 🐐
We are delighted to confirm that Ben Hinchliffe will remain at Edgeley Park this summer, after agreeing terms to become the club's new Head of Goalkeeping.
#StockportCounty | @hinchliffeben1
Marcelo Bielsa: “Jugar cuatro tiempos en lugar de dos altera la concepción que culturalmente se había construido para interpretar el fútbol. No le agrega nada y le quita mucho. Cuando se dividió en cuatro no se pensó en el efecto que puede tener sobre lo que hizo que el fútbol sea un deporte que enamora, sino que se pensó en otro tipo de repercusiones que no las discuto ni las analizo. Antes de esta decisión el f��tbol tenía una característica; ahora tiene otra. La gente se enamora del juego por sus características”.