Steven Chicken
Steven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication, WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
Latest articles by Steven Chicken

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Estadio Azteca was in fine form in a deeply compelling first 45 minutes of World Cup round of 16 action

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From the FourFourTwo weather studio, the latest outlook in Mexico City isn't great

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The latest on the World Cup round of 16 game at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City

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The round of 16 continues as the most decorated side in the competition's history meet a Norway side looking to go further than ever before

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There are clear rules in place around the threat of lightning at the World Cup

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Brazil and Norway meet in the World Cup round of 16 vying to stay alive in the competition

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A quarter-final place is on the line as Germany-vanquishing Paraguay take on World Cup favourites France

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Germany's vanquishers take on the most impressive side in the competition in the round of 16

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The Mexico forward has announced himself to the world with three goals already at this World Cup

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Saturday's World Cup fixtures will mark a big anniversary in the history of the United States

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If we see a more compelling encounter at this World Cup - or any other in our lifetimes - we will count ourselves very lucky indeed

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The Canadian referee has been placed in charge of Argentina vs Cape Verde

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The Chelsea playmaker has been repeatedly connected with Real Madrid, who now insist they are not interested

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There's no debate as to which of the UK broadcasters has had the better tournament

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Gareth Southgate drew criticism for underwhelming performances even as his side went deep into competitions. Thomas Tuchel has taken a different approach to try and fix that - but there are still clear issues

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The round of 32 edges towards a close with the final game of the penultimate day of this round of the competition

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Penalty shootouts sometimes feel like a bit of a dubious way to settle high-stakes games, but is there another way?

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The Newcastle United midfielder looks to be on the verge of completing a move to Spurs

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England have topped Group L to make it into the knockout stage of the World Cup

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Sunday's visit to Estadio Azteca will be a challenge on multiple fronts for Thomas Tuchel's side

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Harry Kane's brace saved the day to put England into the round of 16, but the performance left a lot to be desired

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Senegal looked to be coasting to a round of 32 victory over Belgium - but things took a massive late turn

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ITV will present coverage of the first knockout game of the 2026 World Cup
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