Reece James was getting shouts of being the best right-back in the world a few years ago, but numerous hamstring injuries slowed his consistent game time. Now that he is getting back to speed and playing 26 games this season and 1739 minutes so far, some speculate he is getting...
Jay Stansfield is a player who’s had real pressure on his shoulders from a young age and learned quickly how to deal with it. Growing up around senior football through his father, the late Adam Stansfield, meant he was exposed to the realities of the game early, not just the academy...
At one point, Jaden Philogene was considered one of England’s most promising young talents. Unlike many of his peers who came through established elite academies, a young Jaden Philogene developed his skills at London’s Pro: Direct Academy. This non-traditional route helped shape his resilience and distinctive playing style. His performances there...
Some exceptionally young and gifted English attacking talent have graced the Premier League stage in recent weeks. Rio Ngumoha became Liverpool's youngest ever goalscorer at 16 years and 361 days, when he scored the dramatic late winner away at Newcastle United. At the same time, Arsenal's 15-year-old sensation Max Dowman recently...
Seth Ridgeon is a 16-year-old whiz kid who has just been tied down to a long-term contract at Fulham, despite significant interest from Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea. With all the immense talent in the England squad at that age level, their limp showing at the recent U17 European Championships...
Manchester City are reported to be closing in on the signing of English goalkeeper James Trafford. Trafford would arrive from Premier League newcomers Burnley, who signed the goalkeeper themselves from Manchester City in 2023. This move further signals the start of a new era for Pep Guardiola, who, along with...
Since Ashley Cole's international retirement, left-back has been a problem position for the England National Team. Luke Shaw has performed well when called upon. Still, regular injuries have limited his involvement and often forced Gareth Southgate to look to an out-of-position Kieran Trippier in recent tournaments. Yet, as Thomas Tuchel...
Welcome to TFA today, where we share essential articles from the TFA archive that are relevant once again. Robin Van Persie's High Press Problems At Heerenveen Back in May, Heerenveen made an exciting decision to appoint Robin van Persie, a Dutch footballing legend and the nation’s all-time leading scorer, as...
Welcome to TFA today, where we share essential articles from the TFA archive that are relevant once again. Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s Tactics At Fortaleza Analysed In 2021 Juan Pablo Vojvoda, inspired by Marcelo Bielsa, has transformed Fortaleza from relegation candidates to Série A contenders. As Fortaleza take on Atletico Mineiro,...
In association with NewBettingSites.uk, we had the privilege of speaking with Chris Waddle, an England football legend who has made his mark on the field and in the media. In this exclusive interview for Total Football Analysis, Chris Waddle reflects on his diverse football journey, from adapting to the unique...
Last season, Tottenham started life under Ange Postecoglou in an unbelievable fashion. They collected 20 points in their opening eight games, a feat achieved by only 28 teams in Premier League history, of which 11 went on to win the title. Over the next 30 games, they only managed to...
There we have it. The 2024 UEFA European Championship has come to a close, with Spain emerging as the eventual victor. They have impressed many fans and pundits alike with their dazzling performances throughout the competition, and several players have boosted their stock thanks to stellar performances. Luis de la...
On Sunday, the Euros come to an end as the eagerly anticipated clash between two titans, Spain and England, takes place at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. This preview will solely focus on both teams from a set-play perspective to discover how they might be able to score the decisive goal...
There’s no hiding that England’s performances in the Euros this summer have been sub-par for much of their time in the tournament – although they showed a slightly stronger attacking impetus in their quarter-final victory over Switzerland. A focus on the negatives has been a constant theme for England fans...
England face a formidable opponent in the UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-finals as they will have to beat one of the best-ever versions of Switzerland to progress to the semi-finals, where they will need to take on either the Netherlands or Türkiye. England’s journey in the competition has been successful so...
England were undoubtedly one of the major tournament favourites entering UEFA Euro 2024, with Harry Kane finishing the season as the German Bundesliga’s top scorer after his first season with FC Bayern on 36 league goals, Jude Bellingham finishing the 2023/24 club campaign as a key player for the UEFA...
The 2024 UEFA European Championships are well underway now, and we’ve seen a batch of goal-filled, exciting games. England’s first match against Serbia did not match that description, but Gareth Southgate’s men got the job done regardless, coming away with a 1-0 victory thanks to an early goal from Real...
In Group C of the Euros, we have Denmark and England, two teams who met in the semi-final last time out, along with Serbia and Slovenia. This season has seen the rise of some brilliant young footballers, ready to make their mark on a stage like the Euros and secure...
The English Premier League is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most illustrious domestic competition in world football. This has not necessarily translated to success on the international stage for England in recent years. With that said, however, they were finalists four years ago in the 2020 tournament on...
The Glazer's control over Manchester United has been turbulent, to say the least. The American-based owners have been accused of letting one of the biggest clubs in world football left to rot. All the while, they profit financially, living off the club's history. However, this season has brought new optimism...
