Don Robbie

What is England's best starting XI right now? By Jonny Bray What is there left to say?  England are class. A common criticism of the qualifying for World Cups and European Championships is that the quality of some opponents is so poor that it's hard to send fans of the Three Lions home happy. But a 10-0 win against San Marino shows that England aren't just better than these teams now. A 10-0 win shows they're now able to put these sides to bed without their dinner. It was like watching a slow-motion car crash as England showed the best of what they can offer right now, while also providing a glimpse of the future. But what is the strongest side available to Gareth Southgate, as things stand? Goalkeeper   Despite an increase in competition, goalkeeper is still probably England's weakest position. There  are four or five options to fill the spot, each as slightly above average as the next. The first choice as things stand must be Jordan Pickford, whose for...

Who is closer to a Champions League Challenge? – Arsenal or Spurs? By Jack Lacey-Hatton Since the first North London derby of the season on September 26, both sides involved have seen contrasting fortunes. For Arsenal, the 3-1 win jump-started their season, with the Gunners going five games unbeaten since that day in all competitions. Spurs on the other hand have suffered defeats at West Ham and at home to Manchester United, the latter seeing the end of manager Nuno Espirito Santo’s short reign. But the appointment of Antonio Conte has raised spirits and given hope to the supporters that a top-four challenge can still be salvaged. But realistically, who is closer to qualifying for next season’s UEFA Champions League? Arsenal Ahead of their final game before the international break, the Gunners sit seventh in the Premier League table, with 17 points from their opening 10 games. After a tricky start, culminating in that awful collapse at Manchester City, Mikel Arteta has man...

Should Spurs have sold Harry Kane to rebuild?  By  Oli Dickson Jefford It was arguably the biggest transfer saga of the summer. Harry Kane, captain of England and hero at his boyhood club Tottenham, looked to be heading to Manchester City for an eye-watering £160m. Yet, after Spurs chairman Daniel Levy refused to give an inch in any negotiations, Kane stayed in North London. That came after the striker reportedly didn’t show up to training and was allegedly trying to force a move, angering some Tottenham fans in the process. And the off-pitch drama may have caught up with the 28-year-old this season, scoring just one Premier League goal and looking a shadow of the man who is the club’s second-highest goalscorer. With his form nose-diving and only showing limited signs of recovery, one big question looms: should Spurs have cashed in on their star man and rebuilt? Haunted by Bale reinvestment Tottenham found themselves in this situation back in 2013 when Gareth Bal...