Declan Warrington

RANKED! The best glovemen in history prowling six-yard boxes (and beyond) – Declan Warrington picks the top 10 across the last 23 years

Good news for Jadon Sancho and any other big-money transfer who struggled last season: sometimes the second season can be a charm

Legendary forward Nwankwo Kanu tells FFT all about his definitive moments in football for Arsenal, Nigeria, Ajax and Portsmouth

Manchester United Declan Warrington says the arrival of the Portuguese manager will take the club away from the values laid down in the era of Sir Alex Ferguson…

England After Wayne Rooney was left out of the latest Three Lions squad by Gareth Southgate, Declan Warrington recalls other significant moves made by former bosses

Wayne Rooney Last week’s BBC documentary on the Manchester United captain served as a poignant reminder of what the soon-to-be 30-year-old once was. Declan Warrington wonders if there could have been even more…

Premier League The official PFA XI was released a fortnight ago, and individual awards have been dished out accordingly. So here’s Declan Warrington with an alternative line-up...

John Stones Few players felt Everton’s dismal 2015/16 quite like the 22-year-old, who suffered at the turn of the year and didn’t recover. But, writes Declan Warrington, there’s only one way to get him back on track – and it shouldn’t involve changing his game...

England The England manager doesn't have a settled side only months before Russia 2018 – but the following outcomes to the club season would make his life far easier, says Declan Warrington

Chelsea The Portuguese tactician may have done well to take a leaf from a Chelsea predecessor's book (to a certain extent), writes Declan Warrington...

FFT 100 Greatest Committed, intelligent and with a thirst for clean sheets, the Italian central defender also set up play from the back with unerring ease

Real Madrid Los Blancos have long built their success around a glittering array of stars, but they could have so much more with the right long-term strategy, writes Declan Warrington...

Lists Oh, Ajax... it's coming. It's happened to them before, of course – and these other European club sides who had their best players sold before they could achieve ultimate glory

England You're the next big thing, the safest gloves in England... then you get picked for the Three Lions, and your career swan-dives. Declan Warrington investigates the victims - and wonders what might be going wrong...

FFT 100 Greatest Northern Ireland and Manchester United's troubled genius was a dazzling, courageous spectacle in his prime 

Manchester United More than just inspiring confidence, Solskjaer has found a way to overhaul a declining institution, writes Declan Warrington

England Who's hoping to make a name for themself in the next nine months? Declan Warrington investigates the options...

Roy Hodgson His major tournaments were overwhelming disappointments, writes Declan Warrington, but don’t completely discredit what he leaves for the next man to work with

England Declan Warrington says the Three Lions still lag some way behind world football's powerhouses, but believes the bigger picture is unfolding nicely...

England Subtle shifts in playing staff, formation and practising what he preached at under-21 level could help England’s manager take his young side further still, writes Declan Warrington

Premier League Declan Warrington picks out five Premier League players keen to impress at the second time of asking...

Arda Turan Declan Warrington analyses the fallout following the Catalan side's purchase of the Turkish attacker... 

Wayne Rooney Debate continues to rage around Wayne Rooney's ability, but Declan Warrington can cite several players who adjusted to enjoy prolonged top-level careers

Premier League No one can choose when they're born, which must be frustrating for footballers who were catapulted into the wrong era. Declan Warrington picks out a handful of such unfortunates