The Most Incredible True Football Stories - The England Edition

Unbelievable Football

by Matt Oldfield

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Pub Date 18 Aug 2022 | Archive Date 18 Aug 2022

Hachette Children's Group | Wren & Rook

Children's Nonfiction

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Description

CELEBRATE THE WOMEN'S WORLD CUP WITH THESE UNBELIEVABLE AND COMPLETELY TRUE ENGLAND FOOTBALL STORIES

Think you know everything about the Three Lions and the Lionesses?

Have you heard of . . .
- The naughty pitch-invading dog that stole the show at the 1962 World Cup?
- The English amateurs who achieved Olympic Gold?
- The spy who snuck into training?
- The Lost Lionesses who made it big in Mexico?
- The infamous World Cup handball that sealed England's fate?

The beautiful game has always reigned supreme in England. These incredible and sometimes ridiculous stories may give you some idea of why. From penalty pain to unbelievable comebacks, discover some of the best true tales of our beloved national teams.

Compiled by bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is the third book in the award-winning Unbelievable Football series and the perfect gift for young football fans everywhere.

Now includes the story of when the Lionesses came roaring back at Euro 2022.