THE ULTIMATE QUIZ

Awful pop songs, international switchers and aquatic creatures are all in this issue’s selection of teasers...

01 Newcastle’s latest manager Eddie Howe turned out for two clubs in his playing career – Bournemouth was one, who was the other?

02 With a massive 172 outings, who is the most- capped footballer in England Women history?

03 Frank Lampard netted a record 211 goals for Chelsea across his 13 campaigns with the Blues. In which year did he join them?

04 Which venue was set to host its second Champions League final in 2020, then 2021, but will now do so in 2023?

05 Which ex- Everton and Sheffield United midfielder, and former international, has been coaching China since 2019?

06 Lift it High ( All About Belief) was a 1999 ‘ smash’ bellowed by the players of which English giant?

07 Milan legend Andriy Shevchenko left his position as Ukraine gaffer in August and began a new job with which Serie A team in November?

08 Scotland’s top flight became the ‘ Premiership’ in 2013 – who has notched the most goals in it over eight and half years?

09 Louis van Gaal returned as boss of the Netherlands last summer – how many spells has he had in charge of the Oranje?

11 David Beckham has bagged the most free- kick goals in Premier League history ( 15). Which two icons are tied for second spot on 12?

12 Which team did Claudio Ranieri manage in 2020- 21, prior to his appointment at Watford?

13 We’ve provided you with eight years – now tell us who lifted the FA Cup in each of them, please.

14 Which European top- tier outfit play their home matches at the Stadion An der Alten Forsterei?

15 Before a club rebrand in 1977, what aquatic animal appeared on Brighton’s badge?

16 Kabongo Tshimanga hit 18 goals in his first 18 matches for which National League side this term?

17 Aleksandar Mitrovic is eyeing the single- season goal record for the Championship. What is it?

18 Not including hosts Qatar, which nation became the first to qualify for the 2022 World Cup?