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Pocognoli merits patience, but the Scottish FA must also demonstrate its competence | Scotland

September 25, 2026September 25, 2026grace

If a manager values anything above all else, it is time, which makes Sébastien Pocognoli’s choice to take charge of Scotland understandable. As one of the Euro 2028 hosts, Scotland will face very few obstacles to securing a place at the competition. The Nations League campaign begins in Slovenia on Saturday and gives Pocognoli room […]

World Cup 2026: Jordan Pickford is long overdue the recognition he merits as England’s goalkeeper

July 11, 2026July 11, 2026grace

Pickford had a shaky beginning to the tournament, at blame when he conceded at his near post as DR Congo went ahead against England in Atlanta, before captain Harry Kane’s late double secured their progress. In the intense atmosphere of the Azteca, however, Pickford delivered his best performance for England, producing two superb saves in […]