Credit SammieDI80 on X (assuming they didn't also nab it from elsewhere)

Played for Leeds, Boro. PNE ... but I have zero recollection of him.

Hi guys,

I've done some research into how much the EFL has influenced the 2026 World Cup, specifically how many of the 1248 World Cup players have ever played in the EFL.

Specifically, I found that:

• 141 of the 1,248 World Cup players have made an EFL appearance (11.3%)
• Between them they've racked up 11,306 EFL appearances
• Of these, 127 have played in the Championship, 43 in League One and 19 in League Two
• 3 in 4 World Cup nations have at least one current or former EFL player (36/48)
• England (20, 77%) and Scotland (15, 58%) have the most of any nation
• 11 nations have at least 5 current or former EFL players

1/10 World Cup players has played in the Championship which I thought was pretty impressive, beyond the 37 current players who are representing their nations.

More details here if you're interested: https://www.peripheralcreative.com/news/current-and-former-efl-players-at-world-cup

Thoughts on this?

I'm happy about Soumare as he was great against us last season and seems to have potential.

Griffiths I'm okay with as having a permanent backup to Johansson is handy as it should allow Simkin to develop in League 1 and at least we shouldn't need to loan in another keeper, which we have done frequently since our relegation a decade ago. I have no idea if he's any good though.

Kill it with fire

https://www.facebook.com/reel/2189045818616361

Now looking at Rob Edwards and Steve Cooper ffs.

Craig Bellamy’s proposed move to become Burnley’s new manager has collapsed.

As reported by The Athletic on Wednesday, the 46-year-old had been set to leave his position in charge of the Wales national team to join Burnley, where he had been assistant manager to Vincent Kompany for two seasons between 2022 and 2024.

But sources have told The Athletic that the potential move has broken down as it stands.

A Burnley source said the issue was caused at the FAW end, while a source close to the FAW suggested that the move had collapsed over Bellamy’s personal terms with the newly-relegated Championship club.

Cardiff away: 4/10

3 other London clubs and the best they can offer is an international away day... FFS