England’s failure to qualify for Euro 2008 means some of the most popular players on the continent won’t be on show in Austria and Switzerland. How much will they be missed? Well, in truth, English players have rarely stood out in this tournament when they have managed to qualify.

So if the stars of England have often failed to perform, which players have lit up the competition since it began in 1960? Who deserves to make the all-time Euro dream team? Read more

Wimbledon is short for the All England Lawn Tennis Championship Meeting at Wimbledon. The tournament is jointly managed by The All England Tennis and Croquet Club and The Lawn Tennis Association.

It generates a huge amount of money, but none of it is taken as profit - the income left after expenses is used to develop tennis in Britain. However, most people would argue that they have not been very successful in this aim. Read more

The Formula One travelling circus has now arrived in England at the midpoint of the season for the British Grand Prix which will be held at Silverstone on July 6. For many, this is the highlight of the season with several of the teams being based near to the circuit and arranging lavish homecoming parties.

For the drivers, this race offers the opportunity to put your foot down and just drive fast on one of the straightest and fastest circuits on the motor racing calendar. And for the Brits, it offers the chance of glory, whether that means claiming pole position, leading the race or standing on the podium as race winner.. Read more