Arthur Le Neel

Founder and editor of Britannia Sport, I have, since 2023, chronicled the unfolding story of British sport, with a particular eye for emerging talent and the fortunes of our national teams. With a deep‑rooted passion for football, athletics, rugby and swimming, my understanding of sport has been shaped by the great international competitions, where national achievements take precedence over individual glory. A keen admirer of statistics, I take pleasure in casting light on athletes and disciplines too often overlooked, while offering a broad and exacting coverage of British sport in all its richness.
November 10, 2025 Football
From 3 to 27 November, England U17 are competing at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar with one clear objective: to shine on the global stage and bring the trophy home, armed with a squad that looks highly competitive on paper.However, their tournament opener against Venezuela did not go to plan. Despite a bright start, numerous chances and an overall decent performance, the Young Lions fell to a 3–0 defeat, undone above all by a stark contrast in ruthlessness. An 8–1 win over Haiti in their second fixture has restored hope, leaving the situation perfectly clear: only a win in their final group match will do if England are to qualify — most likely as runners-up, assuming Venezuela defeat Haiti at the same time. Read more Read More
November 10, 2025 Football
The England U20 side — now officially known as the England Elite Squad — led by Ben Futcher, is preparing to face Japan during the November international break. As was the case in October, the Young Lions will play just one fixture, scheduled for Friday 14 November at 7:30pm (local time) at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster. After a narrow defeat to Switzerland last month in Chesterfield, England will be keen to respond and build momentum. Read more Read More
November 7, 2025 Football
From 3 to 27 November, England U17 are competing at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar with one clear ambition: to shine on the international stage and challenge for the title with a squad that, on paper, looks more than capable. However, their opening fixture against Venezuela did not go to plan. Despite a bright start, numerous chances and an overall encouraging performance, the Young Lions fell to a 3–0 defeat – a scoreline largely explained by the opponents’ clinical finishing. This second outing, against Haiti – regarded as the weakest side in the group – offers the perfect opportunity to reset, regain momentum and secure a first win in the competition. Read more Read More
November 6, 2025 Rugby
England A return to the international stage this Saturday against the All Blacks XV in a clash that promises valuable insights for the medium-term future of English rugby. Between players already glimpsed at senior level and emerging talents from the 2024 U20 World Championship, Mark Mapletoft is fielding a side in Bath brimming with ambition. While the fixture will not count as a full Test, it offers a rare opportunity for young players to measure themselves against the intensity and demands of top-level rugby. Conceived as a bridge between the U20s and the senior England squad, this match forms part of a broader development strategy that has been carefully implemented over recent months under the guidance of Steve Borthwick. Read more Read More
November 4, 2025 Football
From 3 to 27 November, England U17 will compete at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar with a clear objective: to shine on the global stage and challenge for the title with a highly competitive squad. Under the guidance of Neil Ryan, it will in fact be the U18 cohort – players born in 2008 – who represent the Three Lions, due to a qualification calendar that began over a year ago. Their opening group match, against Venezuela, will provide the Young Lions with their first opportunity to set the tone. Read more Read More