The Sixty Six launches on CounterPress for England fans
For years, England fans have asked for something better — coverage that goes deeper than the headlines and treats the national team with the seriousness it deserves. On 23 March, that home finally arrives.
The Sixty Six has been created for England supporters who want insight over clickbait, and thoughtful writing shaped by experience.
Proper reporting. Expert analysis. Opinions formed from years watching and reporting on the national team.
From its launch on 23 March until 1 June, when subscription starts, fans can sign up to become founder members. They will receive the best value on price, plus exclusive competitions, promotions and subscriber-only drops across the build-up to the World Cup.
The idea
England's story has always deserved more than the headlines allow. We want to tell it with depth, patience, perspective and, crucially, expertise.
Our writers have lived this through failures, near-misses and rare triumphs, and bring those decades of hard-earned insight to our readers.
We're not here to please everyone — we're here to serve those who want to truly understand England.
If you want depth, clarity and insight you can't get anywhere else, welcome to the club.
The World Cup squad tracker — a first of its kind
From the moment we launch, our World Cup Squad Tracker becomes the most intelligent, transparent and constantly evolving picture of England's likely 26-man squad.
Updated regularly, and sometimes hourly across key weekends, it considers form, fitness, tactical suitability and lived experience to project the manager's most likely selections.
Meet the team
Chris Eldergill: Former CNN International Sports Editor and senior figure in global tournament coverage.
Dave Kidd: One of the most recognisable England voices of the last two decades.
Rob Shepherd: Veteran of the international circuit from Italia '90 to today.
Andy Milne: Tournament traveller and author of That World Cup Guy.
Wayne Barton: Historian and long-form writer on football and culture.
Robert Taylor: Author of Tears for England, known for thoughtful, honest writing.
Grant Bage: Historian bringing a modern view of England's identity.
Clive Hetherington: Veteran writer and voice of the England fanzine scene.
Guest columnists, including former players, coaches and analysts, will round out the cast.
This is, quite simply, the most experienced and well-rounded editorial team ever assembled for the England beat.
What you'll read in the opening weeks
- Deep tactical previews ahead of Uruguay and Japan
- How Tuchel can maximise the March friendlies
- Bellingham vs Rogers vs Palmer — the number ten debate
- Why Maguire and Henderson must remain in the conversation
- How England can use their 26-man squad effectively
- Why the England job no longer feels “impossible”
- What Arsenal's structure can teach England
- Insights into World Cup preparation and Florida friendlies
- How FIFA ticketing has impacted England supporters
- World Cup scenario analysis and knockout projections
- The real Thomas Tuchel — inside his early England tenure
Join us from the start
If you want to be part of something genuinely special — journalism that respects your intelligence and a platform built for real substance — join us now, free and with no obligation, and become a founder member.
Those who join before 1 June will be recognised for that early loyalty, with the best price guaranteed for as long as they stay.
This is England, told the way England should be told.
Be a part of change.
Sam Morshead
Co Founder
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