England’s biggest European success stories

England’s biggest European success stories

Most appearances by an English player in the European Champion Clubs' Cup/UEFA Champions League (including qualifying)130: Paul Scholes (Manchester United)115: Gary Neville (Manchester United)113: David Beckham (Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Paris)111: John Terry (Chelsea)108: Ashley Cole (Arsenal, Chelsea, Roma)107: Frank Lampard (Chelsea, Manchester City)96: Rio Ferdinand (Leeds United, Manchester United)91: Jamie Carragher (Liverpool)88: Wayne Roo... UEFA.com - News

Patriots Notes: Finding Bright Spots In New England’s Ugly Loss To Chiefs

Patriots Notes: Finding Bright Spots In New England’s Ugly Loss To Chiefs

by Zack Cox on Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 2:38AM 1,691 FOXBORO, Mass. — Some notes and nuggets as we process exactly how the New England Patriots were beaten so badly by the Kansas City Chiefs in Thursday night’s season opener: — First, a positive: Mike Gillislee scored three touchdowns in his Patriots debut, plowing into the end zone twice from 2 yards out and once from 1 yard out. He finished with 45 yards on 15 carries in the 42-27 loss and should see plenty of work as New England’s goal-li... NESN.com

England’s Sancho too hot for Ukraine to handle

England’s Sancho too hot for Ukraine to handle

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Patriots-Jets Takeaways: New England’s Cornerbacks Nearly Perfect In Win

Patriots-Jets Takeaways: New England’s Cornerbacks Nearly Perfect In Win

The New England Patriots’ pass defense embarrassed New York Jets quarterbacks and receivers Saturday on the way to a 41-3 victory. Jets quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick and Bryce Petty combined to complete just 33 percent of passes for 136 yards with three interceptions and a 13.9 passer rating. Patriots cornerbacks fared especially well against Jets receivers, none of whom caught more than two passes for over 30 yards. In fact, Jets receivers caught just five passes while Patriots cornerbacks hauled in three interceptions. See how the Patriots fared individually in pass coverage, pass rush, pass protection and pass accuracy. PASS COVERAG... NESN.com

England’s Houghton becomes UEFA ambassador

Inspiring others is part of Stephanie Houghton's daily work.The England captain's never-say-die attitude was emphasised by the added-time free-kick she scored that gave her Manchester City side a winning start to the FA Women's Super League, 1-0 against Notts County, a week before she was named as a UEFA women's football development ambassador."I am very honoured to become a UEFA women's football development ambassador," said the defender, a bronze medal winner with England at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada. "The women's game has grown so much over the past few years but there is still so much that can be done to develop it further."I hope I can make a sign...

Vardy the big plus as Dutch cool England’s boots

England have a new man of the moment in Leicester City's rags-to-riches hero Jamie Vardy. After hitting his first international goal with a brilliantly instinctive backheel in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Germany in Berlin, Vardy struck his first Wembley goal last night and produced an impressive all-round performance in the 2-1 defeat against an under-strength but impressively disciplined Netherlands side.It was not just his goal. His hunger had two Dutch players scrambling to clear the ball in an early incident in their box which epitomised the forward's tireless harrying of opponents. In the second half he nearly had a second goal with a long-distance drive that warmed goalkeeper...

What does England’s Berlin win mean?

England's comeback to win 3-2 in Germany has restored confidence in a national team who were exiting the 2014 FIFA World Cup just two games in when their old rivals were surging on to victory in Brazil.Germany led 2-0 in Berlin's Olympiastadion with less than half an hour to go but Harry Kane, substitute Jamie Vardy and, in added time, Eric Dier turned the game. England have another test against the Netherlands on Tuesday in Wembley, but does Saturday's victory suggest that Roy Hodgson's side have a real chance of claiming their first UEFA EURO title in France?Reasons to be hopeful:Players on formIt was perhaps no surprise that two...