Roy Hodgson has planned his squad's pre-tournament schedule so they are ready for the humid conditions in Manaus, where they play Italy in their first World Cup match on 14 June There was a time, many years ago, when Manaus was awash with England's influence. A decadent period in Amazonian history coincided with a strong English presence - sterling was the common currency at the end of the 19th century as the rubber barons of northern Brazil basked in splendour and excess. It was only when an En...
World Cup heat is on for England as they prepare for Amazon rainforest
The Guardian - 23 Mar 2014 02:00
Roy Hodgson has planned his squad's pre-tournament schedule so they are ready for the humid conditions in Manaus, where they play Italy in their first World Cup match on 14 June There was a time, many years ago, when Manaus was awash with England's influence. A decadent period in Amazonian history coincided with a strong English presence - sterling was the common currency at the end of the 19th century as the rubber barons of northern Brazil basked in splendour and excess. It was only when an En...
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