English revival

All four of England’s representatives have advanced for the second straight season, even if two of them – Liverpool and Tottenham – left it to their final matches.

They have deep squads, increasingly the best and most sought-after coaches, and a sheer force of numbers – 25 percent of the remaining field.

Manchester City and Liverpool, in particular, should be among the favorites for the title.

Can City manager Pep Guardiola, the outstanding coach of his generation, end what will be an eight-year personal wait to win Europe’s top prize, and for the first time away from Barcelona?

Can Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp juggle contending in the Premier League with trying to reach a second straight Champions League final?