Latest articles by Richard Jolly
Can England become the new Germany at major tournaments?
Reaching this stage of Euro 2020 means England have reached consecutive semi-finals – and this generation have cemented themselves as contenders
Euro 2020: Are Spain's left-footed centre-backs an issue?
Spain's pairing of Aymeric Laporte and Pau Torres could be a problem against free-scoring Italy
Euro 2020: How Italy winning Euro 2020 would be a romantic final chapter for Roberto Mancini and Gianluca Vialli's partnership
Italy's Roberto Mancini and Gianluca Vialli were Sampdoria strikers who achieved the unlikely - now winning Euro 2020 could complete a full circle for the double-act
Heads must roll following epic France failure at Euro 2020
France had the talent to win Euro 2020, but limped out after capitulation against Switzerland
Euro 2020: Will injury deny Kevin De Bruyne his grand stage once again?
Kevin De Bruyne has fallen victim of bad challenges in this year's Champions League final and again at Euro 2020
Euro 2020: Is this the most "un-Dutch" Netherlands team ever?
Netherlands boss Frank de Boer has thrown out the Cruyffian blueprint to deliver attacking, successful football at Euro 2020
Euro 2020: How Denmark recalibrated after the trauma of Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest
Euro 2020 has been difficult for Denmark - but the team has turned trauma into triumph following what happened to Christian Eriksen
Euro 2020 is awash with exciting full-backs – but so far, England's are not among them
England may be blessed with the most talented roster of full-backs at Euro 2020, but they're being stifled by a conservative approach
Euro 2020: Gareth Southgate will never please everyone in a nation full of England managers
Gareth Southgate silenced his critics with winning formula against Croatia, but national outrage is never far away
Euro 2020: Why Spain need a Frank Lampard in midfield
Spain can dominate the ball, yet they lack a goalscoring midfielder to ease the burden on the striker
England's talent system: How Euro 2020 has been shaped by the EFL
The EFL has been responsible for producing many of the players at Euro 2020 - and not just in the England squad
Euro 2020: Italy's lack of a Mancini-esque playmaker makes their revival more remarkable
Ahead of Euro 2020, Roberto Mancini inherited an Italy squad bereft of creativity, yet they are revitalised under him
France have to be favourites for Euro 2020, despite what the bookies say
Didier Deschamps' prospective Euro 2020 France squad has the perfect blend of youth, experience, star quality and determination
Is Kevin De Bruyne actually underrated?
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was the standout player last season, according to his peers - but football writers didn't agree
Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti's uncomplaining nature makes him a good fit in bleak times
Real Madrid have an ageing squad and no cash to refresh it - remaining Mr Nice Guy won't be easy for Ancelotti
England Euro 2020 squad reaction: What next for Eric Dier after his omission?
The England Euro 2020 squad doesn't include the Tottenham defender, who had been a key man for Southgate's side at Russia 2018
Will Antonio Conte's spending habits price him out of a job this summer?
Antonio Conte left Inter after a bust-up with the board over spending - and it isn't the first time it's been an issue with a world class manager
Manchester City: How the false nine became Pep Guardiola's Plan A
Guardiola had form with false nines in the past, but he's relying on the tactic more than ever in his fifth year at City
Can Sergio Aguero still perform at an elite level post-Manchester City?
Aguero leaves Manchester City a genuine legend but are new club Barcelona getting a player too far past his peak?
Everton: How did things go so wrong this season for the Toffees?
Carlo Ancelotti's Everton went from European hopefuls to mid table obscurity in a pitiful 2021
Liverpool: Why Gini Wijnaldum's departure makes no sense
The midfielder has been a crucial cog in the Liverpool winning machine, and his decision to leave remains a mystery
Roy Hodgson: Why his unique achievements in football may never be equalled
Roy Hodgson departs Crystal Palace at the end of the season, and may possibly retire - his career has been remarkable
How Wolves went from exciting to dull in the space of a year
Nuno Espirito's Wolves lost Raul Jimenez early in the season, but there is more amiss than the Mexican's absence
