British Empire
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In the wake of England's rather lackluster display against Slovenia, Simon
Barnes explores why we English still expect to win: "Football is the Last Empire." Barnes writes
that in all other sports, the English have given up any expectancy of dominance.
Chelsea may have just been handed a controversial transfer ban for illegally signing an under-18
player, but that's not stopping them from using their money to buy more under-18s. This time,
though, Chelsea are doing things right - not only do the Blues have the blessings of their new
signing's club, but Croatian club Inter Zapresic say that Chelsea have saved them from financial
failure.
Lyn goalkeeper Tyrel Lacey says that the threat of bankruptcy for the storied Oslo club will do
nothing to hinder the squad's focus on the field.
