Start 2024 with a bang by acing our puzzlers on frequent flowers, Real Madrid royalty and European talismen
01 Alan Shearer (right) represented a trio of clubs in his career: Newcastle, Blackburn and which other side?
02 Which flower features on the badges of Sheffield United, Manchester City, Leeds, Huddersfield and Blackburn?
03 Which future Premier League manager gave away a penalty against England at the 2002 World Cup?
04 Kensington FC and London FC were two names considered by which club before settling on their current title?
05 Who has made the most appearances in Real Madrid history (741)?
06 Salvatore Schillaci won the Golden Boot at which World Cup?
07 The European Cup/Champions League has been won by a Dutch team on how many occasions?
08 Which ex-England men’s international did Sarina Wiegman (right) succeed as England women’s coach?
09 Which former Chelsea striker won the Ballon d’Or in 2004?
10These four players all share their surnames with cities. Who are they?
11 Which Football League outfit has hosted games at a three-sided stadium named after a chairman since 2001?
12 Vincenzo Montella, Ashley Cole and Cafu have all played for which Serie A giant?
13 Which Brazilian icon owns Cruzeiro, the club where he plundered 47 goals in 44 games as a player?
14 Did Roy Hodgson retire from playing in 1966, 1976 or 1986 before embarking on
