Iceland

The Dutch squad delivered a stellar performance at De Kuip on Monday, demolishing Iceland 4-0 as they fine-tuned their strategy for Euro 2024. Xavi Simons, Virgil van Dijk, Donyell Malen, and Wout Weghorst each found the back of the net. Under Ronald Koeman's guidance, the team also crushed Canada 4-0 in their previous encounter. Now, just six days shy of their inaugural match in Group D against Poland, confidence in the team is soaring. The scoring started 23 minutes into the game when Denzel Dumfries skillfully directed…

England's journey to Euro 2020 hit a rough patch as they suffered a dismayed 1-0 loss to Iceland at Wembley Stadium under Gareth Southgate's management. Despite fielding a robust squad, Southgate's choice to omit Jude Bellingham seemed questionable. The team struggled to convert in the attacking zone, leaving Jon Thorsteinsson's goal as the turning point. The battle commenced with England lagging as Iceland fortified their defense. A mere 11 minutes in, Thorsteinsson darted past John Stones, firing a decisive shot past…

After a dismal show last Friday, where Iceland claimed victory, Gareth Southgate vows an upturn in England's form for the upcoming crucial clashes. The parting game at Wembley Stadium before their Euro 2024 journey was lackluster. Jon Thorsteinsson's sharp strike clinched the match for Iceland against a disjointed England team. In spite of fielding strong players like Harry Kane, Phil Foden, and Cole Palmer, England struggled, managing only a single shot on target and amassing a mere 0.89 expected goals from 13 attempts.…

Despite England's unexpected 1-0 tumble against Iceland in their pre-Euro 2024 curtain-closer, Declan Rice remains optimistic, highlighting the bright spots from the match. The squad faced jeers as they exited Wembley, where Jon Thorsteinsson's early goal sealed their fate in this tense fixture. Gareth Southgate’s crew, anchored by Harry Kane and Ivan Toney, mustered only a paltry shot on target throughout, a product of Iceland's tight defensive ring. This encounter marked a historic low for England—a repetition of their…