Stuart Pearce
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'David Beckham was desperate to play in my squad, but I didn't want to bring him along and waste the FA’s money: I had to pick the strongest players': Great Britain coach reflects on Becks snub as 'one of the toughest decisions' of his career
By Ed McCambridge published
David Beckham was a loyal servant for his country - but his international career was blemished by one high-profile omission
Before Three Lions: How Baddiel and Skinner’s Fantasy Football defined football in the 1990s
By Chris Flanagan last updated
LONG READ In 1994, David Baddiel and Frank Skinner launched a television show which quickly outgrew its own name. Soon, they were hosting big name star guests and releasing record-breaking singles
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 five: England overcome shootout fear
By Andrew Murray last updated
Longread England's first Euro 96 knockout game against Spain saw the Three Lions finally put their Italia 90 penalty hoodoo to bed... didn't it?
Stuart Pearce reveals how Sir Alex Ferguson helped him cheat at Fantasy Football
By Ben Hayward published
Stuart Pearce has told of how he got on the phone to Sir Alex Ferguson to secure victory for his son in a Fantasy Football league
18 of football's most embarrassing predictions ever
By Andrew Murray published
Eating rats, doubting Lionel Messi and Mark Lawrenson losing face – these big calls went badly wrong...
The 50 greatest Paul Gascoigne stories... EVER!
By Chris Flanagan published
Paul Gascoigne was a one-off. The most naturally talented player of his generation was also the ultimate showman, whose enthusiasm was loved by all. FourFourTwo remembers the best stories, pranks and mishaps (usually involving fish) that made the legend that is Gazza...
Olympics 2020 football: Why hasn't Team GB entered a men’s side?
By FourFourTwo Staff published
The women’s Team GB football side are one of the favourites to win a medal in Tokyo, but a men's team won't take part
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