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Alan Shearer breaks silence on the Paul Gascoigne Euro 96 aeroplane ‘slap’ that inadvertently galvanised Terry Venables’ England squad
By Matthew Ketchell published
Exclusive After 28 years Alan Shearer was asked about a prank that could have been a catalyst for England’s performances at Euro 96
Take our money! The Adidas Newcastle United 2024/25 home kit has dropped - and it's the shirt of the summer
By Mark White published
The Adidas Newcastle United 2024/25 home kit is out - and the whole collection is absolutely stunning
Stars of the Euros! Ronaldo, Bellingham, Mbappe, Platini, Shearer and more!
By Gregg Davies published
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Alan Shearer on England’s Euro 2024 ‘X-Factor’ that will have ‘massive impact’ on their chances in Germany
By Matthew Ketchell published
England head to Germany with numerous world-class players in form, but Alan Shearer explains why one in particular could be the difference maker
The inside story of ‘An Impossible Job’, the 1994 Graham Taylor England documentary
By Sam Delaney last updated
LONG READ FFT went behind the scenes of the film that hung the beleaguered boss out to dry with his Taylorisms and ruined the career of his right-hand man
Euro 96, the complete history, part six: England's dream dies in Germany semi-final shootout
By Gary Parkinson last updated
Twenty-two men chase a ball and at the end – spoiler – the Germans win. But what effect did Euro 96 have on football in England?
Euro 96, the complete history, part four: The Dutch demolition, England’s greatest performance
By Gary Parkinson last updated
LONGREAD England's final Euro 96 group game against Guus Hiddink's Netherlands may have been the pinnacle of an iconic tournament
Euro 96, the complete history, part two: The opening ceremony and England vs Switzerland
By Gary Parkinson last updated
We remember Euro 96 fondly, but after difficult beginnings the first game didn't make things much better for Terry Venables' England side...
Euro 96, the complete history, part one: England's expectations, the dentist's chair and El Tel's troubles
By Gary Parkinson last updated
The iconic Euro 96 tournament holds a special place in our hearts, but with tabloids and parliamentarians turning on the team, it had difficult beginnings
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