Blog posts
  • Insight and analysis

    Importance of the first goal in the female game

    75% of teams that score the first goal, win the game. With football all about scoring and stopping goals,…
  • Insight and analysis

    Counter Attacking: Linking the Data and Technical Breakdown

    Counter Attacking: This blog looks at how we take data as starting point before using a definition to break…
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    Counter Attacking: Number scenarios on transition

    Once possession has been won and a team are looking to spring a counter attack, we take a look at the number…
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    Euro 2020 review: attacking with a narrow front three

    A key trend from Euro 2020 was teams playing with a narrow attacking front three. This article explores the…
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    The importance of transition: FA Cup 2020/21 Counter attacking case study

    69% of all possessions starting from transition players must constantly recognise when to attack quickly.…
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    Sven Botman: The man mountain in the Netherlands backline

    At 6’4”, Botman already looks like a strong, dominant player in the Dutch backline. An imposing, physical…
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    Skilful players: Summer Olympics

    The summer Olympics 2020 tournament was a great opportunity to watch some of the best female players in world…
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    Centre backs intercepting in midfield areas

    In this video FA Youth Coach Developer Ben Futcher talks us through a critical moment in the build up to England…
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    Centre backs stepping out to defend in midfield areas

    In this blog, Dan Simpson, The FA’s game insight analyst talks about the benefits and risks of centre backs…
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    Nicolo Rovella: The future of Italy’s midfield

    In this blog, the FA’s game insight analyst, Katie Sorenson talks about Italy’s new gem in midfield and highlights…
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    Security behind the ball when in possession

    In this blog, The FA’s games insight analyst, Dan Simpson and the FA’s youth coach developer, Joe Sargison…
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    Lukas Nmecha: U21 Euros top goal scorer

    In this blog, Katie Sorenson, The FA’s game insight analyst and Paul Holder, The FA’s youth coach developer…
  • Insight and analysis

    Nico Schlotterbeck: The heart of the German U21 defence

    In this blog, Katie Sorenson, The FA’s game insight analyst talks about a rising star, Nico Schlotterbeck…
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    Two player connections in wide areas

    In this blog, Dan Simpson, The FA’s game insight analyst talks about how two players can connect in wide areas…
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    Finishing in the Euros: Analysing crossing and what this means for working with younger players

    In this blog, Simon Houston, The FA’s game insights analyst and Mark Neville, The FA’s youth coach developer…
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    Finishing in the Euros: Analysing assists and their impact on working with younger players

    In this blog, Simon Houston, The FA’s game insights analyst and The FA’s youth coach developers Mark Kearney…
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    Being compact in central areas

    In this blog, The FA’s games insight analyst, Dan Simpson and the FA’s youth coach developer, Chris Sulley…
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    Finishing in the Euros: How do different techniques impact working with younger players?

    In this blog, Simon Houston, The FA’s game insights analyst and The FA’s youth coach developers Mark Kearney…
  • Insight and analysis

    Justin Kluivert: A key cog in Netherlands U21 success

    In this blog, Katie Sorenson, The FA’s game insights analyst talks about Justin Kluivert’s journey and how…
  • Insight and analysis

    Finishing in the Euros: What do the tournament headlines and goal locations mean for working with younger…

    In this blog, Simon Houston, The FA’s game insights analyst and Mark Neville, The FA’s youth coach developer…