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English Abroad Team of the Season 2017/18

Subs: Kris Thackray, Fankaty Dabo, Madela Egbo, Todd Cantwell,  Wayne Brown, Matthias Fanimo, Chuba Akpom So there it is, my English abroad team of the season for 2017/18! Remember only players who played for teams that played a 17/18 season count so players who are playing in calendar year seasons (like MLS or many Scandinavian leagues) […]

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Interviews

Q&A with Real Murcia defender Charlie I’Anson

It’s been six years since Charlie I’Anson left Grimsby Town for Spain’s Elche in a move which captured public attention in England. In that time he has played for some of the grandest clubs in the country and he is still only 24. He was no stranger to his new surroundings though, having moved to […]

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English in Action

End of term report: English Abroad XI 2015/16

Back in August and ahead of the 2015/16, I selected my dream team of the best English footballers abroad. Now the season is over for the majority of the players in the side, it’s time to see who were the high achievers and who deserves a stint in detention.. Goalkeeper: Matt Jones (Tondela, Philadelphia Union, […]

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English in Action

English Abroad XI 2015/16

With many leagues across Europe beginning this month, it would seem appropriate to look at the players set to stand out this season. To do this, I have selected an English Abroad dream team. The best 18 players who begin their campaigns this month. Goalkeeper: Matt Jones, 28 (Tondela) After three seasons with Belenenses in Portugal, […]

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2014 review

2014 Review: #8 Charlie I’Anson

2014 has seen Charlie I’Anson make significant progress as he continues to build his career in Spain. Just two years after appearing for Grimsby Town, Charlie (as he is known in Spain) made his La Liga debut for Elche in 2013. Now a year on, the 21-year-old defender is a regular in Spain’s second tier […]

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English in action: 15th November

There were several English players who featured overseas yesterday, taking centre stage with many leagues having a rest week due to the international break. Belgium: Woluwe-Zaventem 0-3 OH Leuven (Belgian Second Division) John Bostock was once one of the most highly rated English players on the scene when he made his debut for Crystal Palace at […]