Bukayo Saka had quite the introduction to Euro 2020.  The youngster announced himself to a wider audience with a man-of-the-match performance against Czech Republic. There were eyebrows raised when Gareth Southgate opted for the Arsenal youngster over the likes of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho for the final group game, but it proved to be…

Jude Bellingham
March 26, 2021
Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

Having become the most expensive 17-year-old in history in moving to Borussia Dortmund last summer, Jude Bellingham continues to turn heads and defy his tender years. The midfielder impressed in England’s 5-0 win against San Marino to open their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Birmingham academy product was thrown into the action at half-time…

Jack Grealish
November 16, 2020
Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

His international career might have started slowly and belatedly, but Jack Grealish is making up for lost time with his performances for England. Hence, Football Castle takes a forensic look at his impact.  The Aston Villa man has long been the scapegoat for international omission under the guise of being a Championship player. However, since…

November 17, 2019
Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

Pushing on from their run to the 2018 World cup semifinal, Gareth Southgate switched England’s tactical wing-back system over. The new four-man defence allows a balanced mix of three in midfield, with at least one entrusted with carrying the ball forward.Despite Dele Alli’s injuries or lack of form since the World Cup and Ruben Loftus-Cheek…

November 15, 2018
Bolu Alabi-Hundeyin

The international break is upon the football universe for the final time in 2018 and competitive campaigns in Africa arrive at the business end. The South Africa versus Nigeria match at FNB stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday by 2pm Nigeria time in the Africa Cup of Nations 2019 qualifiers is one with so much at…

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