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By the way, in the actual article on the BBC website guess how many times Wilson is mentioned. That's right, precisely zero.

Definitely time to give him a go.

What could I possibly have done to deserve this?

I'm guessing someone translated it literally from Italian so it could mean anything. Probably more of a knock or tightness rather than tiredness.

He was in the Italy squad an played the first match but was rested for the second due to 'muscle fatigue' which doesn't sound too serious.

Howe isn't taking the England job if offered.

Hands off. He's the next Ireland manager.

Southgate gives his critics plenty of ammunition with his selection choices and his somewhat cautious tactics but it's difficult to argue with his results. His record at major tournaments is SF, Final and QF. Who was the last England manager to achieve that? In international football you only have the opportunity to win two tournaments in four years, not doing so isn't in itself a failure. The more pertinent question to ask is who would replace him? Potter is the only stand out candidate and he hasn't won anything in his career. International management isn't something that attracts top managers any more which is why it's a place for mid-level coaches and those in semi-retirement. Southgate isn't a great manager but who is any better that England could attract?

Harry Maguire Just fucking retire.

Fair play to England, obviously they went into the match as underdogs against the greatest international football side since 1970 Brazil but they’ve handled the pressure well.

Aye, but what about the two women?

I think this lad has a very good case for entrapment.

Good to see that Barney Ronay isn’t a boring prick about just us.

Fucking hell.

Ah yes, you of course being the board’s alpha male (nurse).

While also funding the indiscriminate slaughter of Yemini women and children through tickets sales. I hope they’re proud of themselves.

Nicky Butt captained us for TWO years?!?!

You called it.

Excellent read, not quite what I was expecting but a good ending to it. I also discovered The Tailor of Panama on my shelf so will hopefully get through that too before the flight home.

PL’d YP