Michael Cox

Michael Cox

Football Writer

Michael Cox concentrates on tactical analysis. He is the author of two books - The Mixer, about the tactical evolution of the Premier League, and Zonal Marking, about footballing philosophies across Europe.

Michael Cox concentrates on tactical analysis. He is the author of two books - The Mixer, about the tactical evolution of the Premier League, and Zonal Marking, about footballing philosophies across Europe.

Austria have the style and ethos of a club side - but is that what international football really needs?

Austria have the style and ethos of a club side - but is that what international football really needs?

Austria once inspired forward-thinking football approaches. But its current style of football can be linked to something less romantic

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Gareth Southgate has plenty of options on the bench - why is he so slow to use them?

Gareth Southgate has plenty of options on the bench - why is he so slow to use them?

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Switzerland were superior to Italy in every facet - they will not fear England or Slovakia

Switzerland were superior to Italy in every facet - they will not fear England or Slovakia

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Switzerland 2 Italy 0 - Holders dumped out, Vargas stars, Yakin wins tactical battle - The Briefing

Switzerland 2 Italy 0 - Holders dumped out, Vargas stars, Yakin wins tactical battle - The Briefing

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Why Euro 2024's group stage was the best of the 24-team era

Why Euro 2024's group stage was the best of the 24-team era

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England have the Euros' most effective defence. Should Southgate double down on his tactics?

England have the Euros' most effective defence. Should Southgate double down on his tactics?

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, as Georgia’s sole superstar, is one of the wonders of international football

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, as Georgia’s sole superstar, is one of the wonders of international football

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France aren’t just boring under Deschamps. Now the fear is they’re not particularly good

France aren’t just boring under Deschamps. Now the fear is they’re not particularly good

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France 1 Poland 1: Mbappe scores at last but draw sees French finish second in Group D – The Briefing

France 1 Poland 1: Mbappe scores at last but draw sees French finish second in Group D – The Briefing

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Dani Olmo is Spain's outsider who could make a big impact in the knockout stage

Dani Olmo is Spain's outsider who could make a big impact in the knockout stage

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The four changes that may have turned Belgium back into contenders for Euro 2024

The four changes that may have turned Belgium back into contenders for Euro 2024

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Belgium 2 Romania 0: Lukaku denied again, a 73-second goal and the tightest of groups

Belgium 2 Romania 0: Lukaku denied again, a 73-second goal and the tightest of groups

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How England's left side is undermining them with and without the ball

How England's left side is undermining them with and without the ball

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Yamal and Williams represent a new era for Spain - and made Italy look old-fashioned

Yamal and Williams represent a new era for Spain - and made Italy look old-fashioned

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The trend of long-range Euro 2024 goals owes to good technique - and a good ball

The trend of long-range Euro 2024 goals owes to good technique - and a good ball

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Euro 2024's best match so far shows why it's shaping up to be a brilliant tournament

Euro 2024's best match so far shows why it's shaping up to be a brilliant tournament

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From Scholes to Iniesta to Ozil: How successful tournament teams often compromise on the left wing

From Scholes to Iniesta to Ozil: How successful tournament teams often compromise on the left wing

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Turkey 3 Georgia 1: Guler does the spectacular, Kvaratskhelia overshadowed - The Briefing

Turkey 3 Georgia 1: Guler does the spectacular, Kvaratskhelia overshadowed - The Briefing

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The FIFA World Rankings are not that important - and that’s a good thing

The FIFA World Rankings are not that important - and that’s a good thing

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Euro 2024 day three: Eriksen's feel-good moment, Bellingham - and police incidents

Euro 2024 day three: Eriksen's feel-good moment, Bellingham - and police incidents

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Wout Weghorst goal shines light on Dutch football's complicated relationship with big strikers

Wout Weghorst goal shines light on Dutch football's complicated relationship with big strikers

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Poland 1 Netherlands 2: Weghorst wins it with first touch as the goals keep flowing at Euro 2024

Poland 1 Netherlands 2: Weghorst wins it with first touch as the goals keep flowing at Euro 2024

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Wirtz and Musiala embrace freedom of movement to get Euro 2024 off to classic start

Wirtz and Musiala embrace freedom of movement to get Euro 2024 off to classic start

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Germany 5 Scotland 1 - Germany's new era, Scotland's nightmare and why is Kroos retiring? - The Briefing

Germany 5 Scotland 1 - Germany's new era, Scotland's nightmare and why is Kroos retiring? - The Briefing

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England have more stars than other Euro 2024 favourites. They also have more problems

England have more stars than other Euro 2024 favourites. They also have more problems

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