Sean Cole
Sean Cole is a freelance journalist. He has written for FourFourTwo, BBC Sport and When Saturday Comes among others. A Birmingham City supporter and staunch Nikola Zigic advocate, he once scored a hat-trick at St. Andrew’s (in a half-time game). He also has far too many football shirts and spends far too much time reading the Wikipedia pages of obscure players.
Latest articles by Sean Cole
Line-up quiz! Can you name the England XI from their last game against the Netherlands, in 2019?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Despite taking the lead, Gareth Southgate's side lost 3-1 in the Nations League semi-final five years ago
Quiz! Can you name every England player to play in a major tournament semi-final?
By Sean Cole published
Just 53 England players have featured in a European Championship or World Cup semi-final, with more set to join the list tonight
Quiz! How well do you know the Euro 2024 semi-finalists?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Spain, France, England and the Netherlands got this far - who will claim glory at the Olympiastadion on Sunday 14 July?
Line-up quiz! Can you name the Spain line-up from their 2017 win over France?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! A couple of the current Spain squad started in a 2-0 friendly win at the Stade de France seven years ago
Quiz! Can you name every Euro 2024 star to play in England?
By Sean Cole published
More than 100 players at this summer's European Championship currently represent an English club
Jude Bellingham put his club captain on his backside and invented his celebration at 16 years old - he may be criticised for his attitude but it's BECAUSE of that steely self-belief that the England star is so good
By Sean Cole published
England star Jude Bellingham is a superstar, as much because of his character as his ability, says Birmingham City fan Sean Cole, who saw this side of the Galactico long before the rest of Europe
Quiz! Can you name all the clubs that England's Euro 2024 squad have played for?
By Sean Cole published
These players now shine at the highest level but many of them also boast a wealth of Football League experience
Line-up quiz! Can you name the France line-up from their 2006 win over Spain?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! As the two nations prepare to meet again, can you remember the France team that came from behind to win 3-1 in Germany 18 years ago?
Line-up quiz! Can you name the Spain line-up from their Euro 2008 final win over Germany?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Spain finally brought their 40-year trophy drought to an end in 2008, sparking an era of unprecedented dominance
Line-up quiz! Can you name the England line-up from their Euro 1996 draw with Switzerland?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! England started their run to the semi-finals in unremarkable fashion, drawing 1-1 with Switzerland at Wembley
Line-up quiz! Can you name the Netherlands line-up from their Euro 2008 win over Romania?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! The Dutch were a joy to watch at Euro 2008, beating Romania to top their group with nine points and nine goals
Quiz! Can you name every member of Portugal's Euro 2016-winning squad?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Test your knowledge of the Portugal squad that triumphed eight years ago
What is England’s record against Switzerland?
By Sean Cole published
After scrambling past Slovakia, the Three Lions will face Switzerland in the quarter-finals on Saturday
When is the next Euros?
By Sean Cole published
The tournament takes place every few years, bringing together the best teams from across Europe
How long is extra time at Euro 2024?
By Sean Cole published
If a knockout match is level after 90 minutes, both sides are given more time to find a winner
Line-up quiz! Can you name the France line-up from their 2018 World Cup win over Belgium?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Test how well you remember the France team that beat Belgium to reach the final of the 2018 World Cup
Quiz! Can you guess 50 correct answers in FFT's Ultimate Euros Quiz?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! We've compiled half a century of must-know questions on the subject of European glory – how well do you know the Champions League?
Quiz! Can you name every player to score for England under Gareth Southgate?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! Southgate took charge of the Three Lions in September 2016 and has overseen 58 wins from 95 games so far
Quiz! Can you name the England line-up from Gareth Southgate's first game as manager against Malta in 2016?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! After Sam Allardyce was forced out, Southgate took charge of the national team for the first time in this World Cup qualifier
Quiz! Can you name the top scorers in Euro 2024 qualifying?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! In an effort to fire their country to the finals, 24 players scored four goals or more
Quiz! Can you name the 20 richest football clubs in the world?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! The Deloitte Football Money League this year revealed the 20 clubs who earned the most in 2022/23
Quiz! Can you name every manager to have managed a team in a Champions League final?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! This is who the final four are looking to emulate this week…
Quiz! Can you name every English player to feature in a Champions League semi-final?
By Sean Cole published
Quiz! The Champions League is an exclusive club and these players have managed to reach the last four at least once
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