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Music Icon Damon Albarn Joins Umbro’s Faces Of England by Tom › 11 Jul 2012

Damon Albarn, one of the finest musicians this country has ever produced, was today unveiled as the second English icon to feature in our “Faces of England” campaign.

The Alternative View: Paul Sinha looks back at England's exit by Aaron › 25 Jun 2012

We have to face up to it eventually...England are out. And on penalties, again. Luckily, our guest pundit for the summer Paul Sinha has been brave enough to examine the way England exited the tournament - here's what the comedian, quiz expert and football fan had to say...

Kiss The Badge and show your support ahead of England vs Italy by Aaron › 22 Jun 2012

Throughout the competition, we've been asking fans to upload passionate pictures to our Facebook and Twitter pages under the heading of #KissTheBadge, and we've had a great response so far - you can see some of the best ones on our Pinterest board.

Michel Salgado looks back on the first week of the big tournament by Aaron › 21 Jun 2012

We've had a week of fantastic football to enjoy, but what have the experts made of Europe's finest so far? We've got one of the most respected pundits around to give us his verdict on the first week of games, and what we can look forward to in the rest of the tournament

Icons Reissued Special Edition: a colourful way to support England by Aaron › 19 Jun 2012

One way to stand out from the crowd whilst showing your support for the team is the new Icons Reissued Special Edition collection, a limited range that puts a colourful spin on some Umbro classics.

Rachel Yankey Looks Forward To England's Sunday Special by Aaron › 16 Jun 2012

We're in the midst of some top football action at the moment, but there's even more to come - England Women's football team are also in action this weekend with a vital qualification match against Holland tomorrow.

England Inspiration: grab the shirt from Gazza's greatest game by Aaron › 13 Jun 2012

That goal against Scotland, the dentist's chair, 4-1 against the Dutch - Euro 96 holds a lot of great memories for England fans, and Gazza was at the heart of most of them.

The Alternative View: comedian Paul Sinha examines England's chances by Aaron › 11 Jun 2012

As the excitement over this summer's football reaches fever pitch, every man and his dog has an opinion on the tournament and England's chances. To avoid stating the obvious, we've got someone a little bit different to give us his take on the team ahead of their first game t

What can England expect from France? We get the expert view by Aaron › 11 Jun 2012

England take on France in a couple of hours as this summer's big tournament really kicks into life, but what can Roy's boys expect from our continental neighbours? We've got some real insight from someone that really knows his stuff - Andrew Gibney of French Football Weekly

Kiss The Badge and win a great England prize! by Aaron › 1 Jun 2012

Like Gazza, we're proud to be behind England this summer as they look for European glory, and today we're unveiling a great competition that'll allow you to show your support!

Gazza Myths 3: a pneumatic drill and a robot by Aaron › 30 May 2012

We’ve got more great Gazza stories for you today, as the man himself gives us a fascinating insight into his extraordinary life.

Gazza Myths 2: more stories from the man himself by Aaron › 30 May 2012

We’ve got more legendary Gazza stories for you today, as we celebrate the footballing icon and the pride he gives us as England fans.