Tom Hancock
Tom Hancock started freelancing for FourFourTwo in April 2019 and has also written for the Premier League and Opta Analyst, among others. He supports Wycombe Wanderers and has a soft spot for Wealdstone. A self-confessed statto, he has been known to watch football with a spreadsheet (or several) open...
Latest articles by Tom Hancock
![Lothar Matthaus of Germany in action at Euro 2000](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Sp7CvisFysj3EK4jBUEsV9-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: The oldest players ever to play at the Euros
By Tom Hancock last updated
A look at the most senior stars to feature in a European Championship
![Scotland's Anthony Ralston looks dejected as Germany's players celebrate a goal in the opening game of Euro 2024 in Munich, Germany.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZcLcL28E29MnbzwHhgvwS7-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: What Scotland need to qualify after 'reverse England' disaster vs Germany
By Tom Hancock published
Scotland made a horrendous start to their Euro 2024 campaign as hosts Germany ran riot in the tournament curtain-raiser
![Who are the ITV commentators for Spain vs Croatia? ITV pundit Ian Wright looks on ahead of the Women's European Championship qualifying match between England and Sweden at Wembley Stadium in London, April 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r5SbH3NK5DzwEvexxN85W7-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who are the ITV commentators for Spain vs Croatia?
By Tom Hancock last updated
So, who are the ITV commentators for Spain vs Croatia at Euro 2024? Here's everything you need to know
![Jude Bellingham of England, Euro 2020](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sFJn8LNnhFm69bxQvWDRBd-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: The youngest players ever to play at the Euros
By Tom Hancock last updated
These stars all got a taste of Europe's top international competition at a very young age
![Lamine Yamal of Spain smiles during a training session, June 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dwXK5pbtDeTGjZhgVxmweS-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal breaks Euros record vs Croatia
By Tom Hancock published
The Barcelona attacking prodigy will be involved as Spain face Croatia in their first game of Euro 2024
![Spain players celebrate after scoring in a friendly against Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeau in Madrid, March 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gGvwg9PAKnuvizUhzJxuFU-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Spain vs Croatia?
By Tom Hancock published
Find out who will be in charge on the pitch and in the VAR room for the Euro 2024 Group B clash between Spain and Croatia
![Dominik Szoboszlai of Hungary trains with his teammates ahead of their side's first Euro 2024 match against Switzerland in Cologne, Germany.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YkRPnSpyZ79PCaQfHUZSD3-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Hungary vs Switzerland?
By Tom Hancock published
Find out who will be in charge on the pitch and in the VAR room for the Euro 2024 Group A clash between Hungary and Switzerland
![A photo of Jude Bellingham in training for England, with a photo of Kim Kardashian in a small, circular frame imposed on top of the image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ikFd8RiBxJ3nvgpgTPFTdJ-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Kim Kardashian CURSES England with Jude Bellingham link-up
By Tom Hancock published
It's a bad omen for the Three Lions as they try to end their long, long wait for a major trophy at Euro 2024
![Jorginho of Italy celebrates, wearing his winner's medal, after Italy beat England on penalties at Wembley to win Euro 2020](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tJYga8tLdSJFbXpRCUoKJ6-320-80.jpg)
Euros winners you had NO IDEA were born outside Europe
By Tom Hancock published
Players from all six inhabited continents have got their hands on Euros winner's medals over the years
![Who are the ITV commentators for Hungary vs Switzerland? ITV chief sports presenter Mark Pougatch ahead of the 2024 FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium in London](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/B6ZrDzLBN2EWH4Ue8bnWvk-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who are the ITV commentators for Hungary vs Switzerland?
By Tom Hancock published
So, who are the ITV commentators for Hungary vs Switzerland at Euro 2024? Here's everything you need to know
![Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai, pictured in March 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Zix7F4AuoayTRJJWYWgbdC-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: How Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai will make history for Hungary
By Tom Hancock last updated
Szoboszlai is poised to enter the record books at Euro 2024, having had to sit out Euro 2020 due to injury
![Netherlands players celebrate during their 6-1 quarter-final victory over FR Yugoslavia at Euro 2000](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AL4yEnRbnuUtoy4Wzke8So-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: What is the biggest win in Euros history?
By Tom Hancock published
Euro 2024 has opened with a thumping for Germany – but what is the biggest win?
![Florian Wirtz celebrates after scoring for Germany against Scotland at Euro 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5ZxxMLY4G6sZUA8GQ7FzDh-320-80.jpg)
WATCH! Euro 2024 begins with a likely first goalscorer
By Tom Hancock published
Euro 2024 is up and running, as Germany open the scoring with Florian Wirtz
![Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson attends the 2024 FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium, London.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8L9CTJVFE4r8mWXXNVsucc-320-80.jpg)
Sir Alex Ferguson watches Scotland open Euro 2024 alongside bitter rival
By Tom Hancock published
One of Scotland's most famous sons is in the house to watch his country take on Germany in the first game of Euro 2024
![Scotland and Germany football fans drink beer and share a laugh ahead of the opening match of Euro 2024 between Germany and Scotland in Munich, Germany](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RKCcZNjoXxvNACzpWS2jN8-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: The stat that makes Scotland FAVOURITES for opening game vs Germany
By Tom Hancock published
History tells us the Scots could upset the hosts' party in the Euro 2024 big kick-off
![France's Michel Platini during the Semi-Final of the UEFA EURO 1984 Soccer match, France vs Portugal at Stade-Velodrome in Marseille, France on June 23rd, 1984. France won 3-2. Photo by Henri Szwarc/ABACAPRESS.COM](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mgdLjDthKDnHpWwbpsCHqf-320-80.jpg)
The best Euros games ever
By Tom Hancock last updated
Great Euros games FFT ranks the most memorable matches in the European Championship history
![Euro 2024: Who are ITV's presenters, pundits and commentators?](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JDjYeLDnbN9nXY3wTyF24X-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who are ITV's presenters, pundits and commentators?
By Tom Hancock last updated
ITV's Euro 2024 presenting, punditry and commentary line-ups are sure to feature plenty of familiar faces
![Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in action during Barcelona vs Juventus in the Champions League, December 2020](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jYMHNsjFGQ2viGLDjRuhod-320-80.jpg)
Famous football clubs that play in stripes
By Tom Hancock published
This list is stripier than a herd of zebras being chased by a swarm of bees
![Robbie Savage appears at the launch of Strictly Come Dancing, 2011](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KMVBEB7yGsn8FYUF2PzqVH-320-80.jpg)
Footballers who appeared on reality TV
By Tom Hancock published
Reality Stars These players went from starring on the pitch to entertaining us on the telly (and sometimes making a fool of themselves in the process...)
![Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke of Manchester United](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bifNYxhTXe46BwjNh6YpFj-320-80.jpg)
The best strike partnerships ever
By Tom Hancock published
Deadly double acts FFT profiles some iconic and prolific attacking pairings
![Jude Bellingham throws his arms up in the air to applaud England fans](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DjzeHnAoxLJPeu4PLBUkBN-320-80.jpg)
Every teenager to go to a major tournament with England
By Tom Hancock last updated
These England teenagers all got their first taste of World Cups and Euros at a very young age
![Admiral kits Ranked! The 10 best Admiral football kits ever](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cnBm4JPW2MvccnvpeWCFAL-320-80.jpg)
Ranked! The 10 best Admiral football kits ever
By Tom Hancock last updated
We rank the iconic English manufacturer's finest threads to be rocked on the pitch
![Pierluigi Collina](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UG8ydqEUjYdd6qkoTaxHJL-320-80.jpg)
The most iconic football referees
By Tom Hancock published
The man with the whistle can be a star in his own right
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