Latest articles by Chris Flanagan
‘People look at Trent Alexander-Arnold defensively and think that he’s not as good as others. I’d pick him every day of the week for what he gives you going forward’ Stephen Warnock on why the Real Madrid man must be picked for the World Cup
EXCLUSIVE The Real Madrid right-back did not feature in the March friendlies
‘There have been difficult moments, dark times where it hasn’t always gone my way and it’s been challenging, but that’s all part and parcel of football’ Morgan Rogers on the setbacks he overcame to make it to the top
EXCLUSIVE The Aston Villa star endured several loan spells before making it in the Premier League
‘I was next to Graeme Souness when he planted the Galatasaray flag in Fenerbahce’s pitch and was thinking, ‘Oh boy, this isn’t going to go down well’ Brad Friedel on Souness’ infamous flag plant
EXCLUSIVE The fiery Scot produced one of the most provocative acts in recent football history
‘People might see it as me, Cole Palmer and Jude Bellingham competing for the number 10 spot, but we’re just trying to get the best out of each other for England’ Morgan Rogers on the Three Lions competition for place
EXCLUSIVE The attacking trio all rose through the England youth ranks together
Morgan Rogers tells FourFourTwo exclusively how Thomas Tuchel organises England
England star Morgan Rogers is one of Thomas Tuchel's key men, and looking to lead England at the World Cup
Leicester City legend on memorable celebration with David Beckham following famous 2016 title win
Ten years on from Leicester City’s famous win, we suspect some of the players are still recovering from the celebrations
Ex Leicester City star reveals plans for title-winning squad to meet up
Leicester City’s most famous squad are keen to celebrate the milestone
Tottenham Hotspur star admits he put his body on the line for Europa League triumph
Spurs lifted their first trophy in 2008 by beating Manchester United last season
Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers on playing Champions League football
Morgan Rogers played his first Champions League season with Aston Villa last term
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison recounts living out England dream
The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder hasn’t had the easiest international career, but it’s one he rightly has immense pride in
'We were alongside Maldini, Zola, Baresi - how did we even have a chance?' Terry Phelan on World Cup 94
EXCLUSIVE The former Manchester City defender was a part of Jack Charlton’s USA 94 squad
World Cup 2026 Playoffs: The complete guide
The last six places at this summer’s tournament are up for grabs – watch out for the unofficial world champs, a Pacific Ocean archipelago, plus a former Manchester United coach in Iraq…
‘I think there’s a dark horse to watch out for, who will have a good go at the World Cup – they are a very good side’ England legend Chris Waddle reveals the unexpected country he thinks everyone should keep their eyes on in North America this summer
In an exclusive interview, the former Three Lions winger says England can compete for the trophy this summer – and names his wild card tip to do well
‘Every club outside of the top 10 in the Premier League should have been banging on the door to get Ashley Cole in – he’s done everything right’ Joe Cole tells FFT why he’s backing his former Chelsea and England team-mate to be a success in management
In an exclusive interview, one Cole explains why he’s got faith in his namesake, who’s become a boss with Italian club Cesena
‘If Ireland can get to the play-off final, I’d give them a 90 per cent chance of qualifying’ Terry Phelan on Ireland’s World Cup play-off hopes
EXCLUSIVE The Irish are gearing up for their World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic
‘Craig Bellamy hasn’t been afraid to go against who the fans or media think should be in the team. He’s working on the short-term and long-term success of Wales’ Ryan Giggs on what Bellamy brings to the Wales job
EXCLUSIVE Giggs was in charge of Wales between 2019 and 2022
‘I learned how to play under pressure at Blackpool and used those experiences with Villa’ Morgan Rogers on his formative loan spell and a viral quote
EXCLUSIVE Rogers was at Blackpool when Mick McCarthy was asked ‘it can’t go on like this, can it?’
‘That was the big dog, my biggest dream – it’s too bad that I never did it’ Freddy Adu reveals one of the greatest regrets of his career, in an exclusive chat with FourFourTwo
Now retired, the former USA wonderkid tells us what he really wished he did during his playing days
“I’m ready to lead a group as a manager now – I’ve had six or seven years to find my voice as a coach, and I have belief in myself” New Cesena boss Ashley Cole has exclusively told FourFourTwo why it’s the right time for him to become a gaffer
Speaking prior to his appointment, Cole explained to FFT how several years in coaching have prepared him for his first management role
‘I would like to play against my brother – him for Ghana and me for Spain. My parents would have a heart attack because they wouldn’t know who to go with!’ Nico Williams hoping to live out his World Cup dream this summer
EXCLUSIVE The Spanish winger could come up against his brother Inaki at this summer’s tournament
‘That goal against England was incredible – one of the most important moments of my career so far’ Nico Williams on his Euro 2024 final strike
EXCLUSIVE The winger netted the opening goal to put Spain on track to defeat England in the Euro 2024 final
‘Roy Keane would tackle his own grandmother to get three points, but he was a pussycat with me’ Lee Sharpe on his relationship with his former Manchester United team-mate
EXCLUSIVE The former Red Devils winger spent three seasons alongside Keane at Old Trafford
‘If you’re at your happiest, smiling and working as hard as you can, then there’s nothing more you can give’ How Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers has developed a winning mindset
EXCLUSIVE The winger has become a key player under Unai Emery and broken into the England set-up
‘There was interest from many Premier League teams, but I’m very happy at Athletic. I have very good team-mates, I want to keep making history’ Why Nico Williams snubbed England to sign a ten-year Athletic deal
EXCLUSIVE The Spain winger turned down Premier League overtures last summer
‘Playing with Inaki in the first team was a little strange, because we’d always played together in the park, and then we were playing in a big stadium like San Mames’ Nico Williams on what it’s like to play alongside his brother
EXCLUSIVE The Williams brothers have been club teammates in Bilbao for the past five years
