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Duncan Alexander

Duncan has delivered insights by fax in the distant past but prefers digital facts in the here and now. Co-founder of @OptaJoe and author of 2.3 books, he dreams of finding the ultimate juxtaposition, one so niche it completes Series 1 of Football. Duncan is one of the founders of The Analyst and has since moved on to The Athletic.

World Cup

England 1-2 France: England Pay The Penalty Despite Second-Half Domination

France edged past England in a classic World Cup quarter-final that will be remembered for Harry Kane's late penalty miss.

12 months ago Duncan Alexander

World Cup

Brazil 4-1 South Korea: World Cup Favourites Put On A Mesmerising First-Half Masterclass

A sensational first half from Brazil eviscerated South Korea and sent the five-time world champions through to the quarter-finals

1 year ago Duncan Alexander

World Cup

England 3-0 Senegal: Emboldened Generation Head For Historic French Showdown

England endured Senegalese pressure in the first half but eventually made their squad strength count and eased into a World Cup quarter-final vs. France

1 year ago Duncan Alexander

World Cup

Serbia 2-3 Switzerland: Swiss On A Roll As They Reach Second Round

Switzerland prevailed against Serbia to seal a place in the knockout stages at World Cup 2022. This is how the game unfolded.

1 year ago Duncan Alexander

World Cup

Canada 1-2 Morocco: Atlas Lions Win Group F With Style And Substance

Morocco are the first African nation to top a World Cup group since Nigeria back in 1998. Here's how they did it.

1 year ago Duncan Alexander

World Cup

Poland 0-2 Argentina: Poland’s Do-Nothing Approach Pays Dividends

Argentina and Poland qualify for the Last 16 in a game that saw one team have 23 shots and the other do pretty much nothing except wait for full-time.

1 year ago Duncan Alexander