The start of England’s tour to Sri Lanka was met largely with optimism from the visiting team’s point of view. Despite England’s relatively poor record in the subcontinent, with recent losses in their tours of […]
Gildart Magic puts England one-up against New Zealand
Image Credit [SWpix] A brilliant individual try by debutant Oliver Gildart saw England kick-off their three-match Test Series against New Zealand with a gripping 18-16 victory in Hull on Saturday. After facing the ever-intimidating Kiwis’ […]
Spectacular England see off Spain
Image Credit [PA] Forget the archaic actions of a minority of England fans off the pitch, this was yet more evidence of a new England on it. After a first World Cup semi-final since 1990, […]
Are International Breaks Broken?
Image Credit: [PA] The Gryphon examines the damaging effects that the International Break has on domestic competitions The International Break may be considered one of the worst times for club football fans. With the Premier […]
Youthful outlook for Southgate’s Three Lions
Image Credit [BBC] Fresh off signing a contract extension to keep him with the team until at least 2022, England manager Gareth Southgate selected his youngest England squad yet this week in what is a […]
New Zealand vs England – 2nd Test Preview
What a week it has been in the world of cricket. Some may even say a great week to be bowled out inside one session for just 58. Well, at least that’s what England fans […]
Six Nations Opening Weekend
The first round of the Six Nations saw some surprising score lines as well as some of the usual suspects Italy vs England (15-46) England looked very comfortable against Italy, which most people expected. Anthony […]
Automation Threatens to Widen North-South Divide
For years, northern industry was at the forefront of England’s economy. From the industrial revolution which traces its roots from Lancashire cotton mills, to coal mining across Yorkshire and the North-East, Britain was powered by […]
Is Football finally coming home?
Julian Bovill discusses whether Gareth Southgate can guide England to glory at next summer’s World Cup. The groups for next summer’s World Cup, to be held in Russia, have been announced. England, the only representative […]
Same old problems for England
The harrowing 340 run defeat for England on Monday, being bowled out by an inspired South African attack, demonstrated the limitations this England side has faced over the past 18 months. A loss after a […]
The new fiver
(Photo from Daily Echo) By now, we all have seen the coveted new five pound note, once or twice no more. And if we count the people that have had one in their pockets the […]
Job prospects across the Channel – are languages the future?
In an increasingly globalised and competitive job market, what can students do to help them stand out within a sea of applicants for a limited number of jobs? The answer: learn a foreign language. With […]