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1.



Which former England international footballer played the character Kevin Franks alongside Sharon Stone in the film Basic Instinct 2.


2.

Who are the 'Irons' who once had a home ground at the Old Showground?


3.


Roary the Lion isn't a unique name for a club mascot but the picture of this Roary was taken in the 1997/98 season when his club were in their debut season in the Football League. Which club?

4.

England often played like a team of 39-year-old players in the 2010 World Cup Finals but in fact only one England player was 39. Who?


5.


Steven Gerrard once ended up in court after a bar brawl when a DJ refused to play a record of which artist for him?


6.

Which country won the women's football tournament at the 2012 London Olympics?




7.



Which English ground is pictured right?



8.

Which former England international and TV pundit became famous for calling Gary Lineker 'The Boy Line Acre' in his west-country accent?. 

 


9.


Which English side played in the Europa League in 2011/12 exactly 50 years after  they had last played in a major European competition?



10.

I don't know who works these stats out but in the same match four important Manchester United milestones were reached - Paul Scholes made his 700th appearance for the club, Ryan Giggs made his 600th Premier League appearance for them, it was Fergie's 500th home league match as manager and Rio Ferdinand made his 400th United appearance. In what year was that match played?


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