How far did Costa Rica make it at the 2014 World Cup? Epic run revisited
Costa Rica were drawn in England’s group eight years ago, but how far did they make it at the 2014 World Cup? This time around,…
Sam Preston
Sam Preston a senior football writer for the Boot Room and United in Focus. He is an NCTJ gold standard news and sports journalist with five years of professional experience writing digital content. He studied with the Press Association and also has a 2:1 Law with French Law degree from the University of Birmingham, which included a year studying at Bordeaux Montaigne University. He is an FA Level 1 football coach who appeared on the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire show in 2018 and has also written digital football content and match-day programme pieces for Burnley, Colchester United, Mansfield Town and Stockport County.
Articles by Sam Preston
How many trophies has Luis Enrique won? Spain manager’s record explored
He is the man who will lead Spain into World Cup 2022, but how many trophies has Luis Enrique won in his managerial career? Enrique…
How many times have Tunisia played at the World Cup? Tournament record explored
Tunisia will be in Qatar later this year but how many times have they played at the World Cup in their history? They have been…
Report claims Ajax are trying to raise funds to sign Bergwijn from Tottenham
Ajax are plotting a swoop to bring Steven Bergwijn back to the Netherlands this summer. Soccer News report via De Oranjezomer that the Dutch wideman wants…
Steve Bruce praises Jordan Henderson ahead of Euro 2020 final
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce has paid tribute to Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson ahead of England’s Euro 2020 final clash with Italy. The Telegraph got people…
What channel is the England v Italy Euro 2020 final on? Kick off time, stream online and team news
England are one game away from lifting their first ever European Championship. Only Roberto Mancini’s Italy now stand in the way of ending 55 years…
Tottenham star Dele Alli shows off his skills in training
It’s a big season ahead for Dele Alli and England’s success at Euro 2020 must bring that into focus. When Gareth Southgate’s side made the…
Clinton Morrison reacts to Crystal Palace signing Michael Olise
Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Michael Olise from Reading. It’s an impressive first capture for new Palace boss Patrick Vieira, as he sets…
Jay-Roy Grot sends message after joining another new club just five months after Leeds exit
Jay-Roy Grot only left Leeds United on a permanent basis five months ago. In February, he joined German 2. Bundesliga outfit VfL Osnabruck having scored just…
‘Outstanding’: David Moyes absolutely raves about Everton player
West Ham manager David Moyes has hailed Everton’s Jordan Pickford after his outstanding Euro 2020 with England. Moyes used his Times column to praise the…
