Subscription Notification
Please update your billing information
Your subscription will end shortly
Read the full article
Free for 30 days

Do the right thing, Sepp stop this qualifying madness

Enough is enough. This madness has to stop. How can you have a leading tournament without England? The last time they tried it was the World Cup finals in the United States in 1994 – a tournament so lacklustre Bulgaria made it to the semi-finals. England did not have to qualify for the rugby World Cup in France so why do John Terry and Co have to go through the charade of playing against teams such as Andorra before they can take their place in Austria and Switzerland?

Michel Platini was elected president of Uefa in January with a mandate to shake up the game and instead of messing around with half-baked plans about restructuring the Champions League, he should give England, Germany, Italy, France…

Want to read more?

    You are currently logged out

    Get one month’s free unlimited access

    Unlock quality journalism on the topics that you decide matter most.

    Start your trial



    Start your free trial

    Already a member? Log in