England are not at peace with themselves, but, more importantly, they aren’t sure who they are supposed to be.

The real business is in the great stadiums of Germany and on the muddy unplayable fields of Ireland. The two have never been further apart.

Klopp made Liverpool’s best ideas better but he also ensured that the club’s failings were less pronounced. Without him, life may be more comfortable for some, but that doesn’t mean it will be better.

Along with Arsenal and Liverpool, City were knocked out of Europe this week, but their exit was not accompanied by the vituperative response that accompanied the failure of the others.

The FAI lost control of the story a long time ago and have now reached a point where, after all this time, a significant appointment is expected.

O’Shea’s great gifts have always been a presence of mind and a calmness that allowed him to take all challenges in his stride.

Jurgen Klopp's Anfield chaos is an enemy for Pep Guardiola and how he likes to play.

Arteta is not Klopp but whoever takes over at Liverpool won’t have Klopp’s gifts either.

Super League may struggle to return but football will be transformed by the ECJ ruling

When Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s finally secures 25 per cent of the club, he will take control of “football operations” at Manchester United, an institution many might have once believed was 100 per cent football club.