James ‘out of comfort zone’ in Man Utd sit down with Solskjaer

Daniel James has explained how he’s benefited from a sit down with Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, despite it being out of the Welshman’s “comfort zone”. James joined United from Swansea for £16million in the summer of 2019 and hit the ground running, scoring on his Premier League debut against Chelsea and notching three […]

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Aguero not the Premier League’s best foreign import, says Rooney

Wayne Rooney hailed Sergio Aguero’s “outstanding” Premier League career, but snubbed the Argentinian in naming the best foreign striker to play in England. Rooney played with the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United but hailed Thierry Henry as the very best foreign import in the Premier League. OPINION: Why Konate […]

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Low calls out Werner for shocking miss in Germany defeat

Joachim Low insisted Timo Werner “must put that ball away” following the Chelsea striker’s shocking miss in Germany’s 2-1 defeat to North Macedonia on Wednesday. Goran Pandev put North Macedonia in front before half time before Ilkay Gundogan’s penalty drew the Germans level on the hour mark. With ten minutes left Werner had the chance […]

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Keane and Wright disagree over blame for Poland equaliser

Roy Keane and Ian Wright disagreed over who was to blame for the sloppy goal England conceded against Poland on Wednesday, with Wright claiming Nick Pope was at fault and Keane insisting John Stones simply got “bored”. England game through their toughest test of the international break, but had to rely on a late Harry […]

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Keane slams ‘idiots’ doubting ‘outstanding’ Chelsea star

Roy Keane has labelled those criticising Mason Mount as “idiots” as he sung the Chelsea star’s praises for his “outstanding” performances for club and country. The 22-year-old started his eighth consecutive England game for Gareth Southgate’s side as the Three Lions maintained their 100% record in the World Cup qualifiers with a 2-1 victory over […]

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World Cup round-up: Germany suffer first qualifying defeat in 20 years

Germany have lost 2-1 to North Macedonia which is their first defeat in World Cup qualifying since 2001 which came against England. Eljif Elmas struck five minutes from time to secure a major upset in Duisburg and move the visitors level on six points with Joachim Low’s side in Group J. The four-time world champions […]

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Southgate: England showed ‘fatigue’ but ‘deserved’ to beat Poland

Gareth Southgate also praised Manchester City defender John Stones as he “composed himself” after his mistake to assist Harry Maguire for the winning goal. England were by far the better side in the first half and they grabbed a deserved opener in the 19th minute. Raheem Sterling advanced into the penalty area before he was […]

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Boothroyd ‘bitterly disappointed’ after ‘cruel’ Euros exit

England U21s boss Aidy Boothroyd has insisted that his players will “benefit in the long term” from their European Championship exit. Domagoj Bradaric’s stoppage-time stunner dumped the Young Lions out of the tournament as they beat Croatia 2-1 but went out on goal difference. Ebere Eze’s penalty and Curtis Jones’ second-half goal put England on […]

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Northern Ireland 0-0 Bulgaria: Baraclough’s men held at Windsor Park

Northern Ireland remain winless in their World Cup qualifying group as they are held to a goalless draw by Bulgaria. The hosts were by far the better side at Windsor Park but they were unable to make the most of their chances on the night. They are winless from their opening two group games and […]

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England 2-1 Poland: Maguire saves Southgate’s men late on

Harry Maguire smashed home an 85th minute winner for England against Poland in their World Cup qualifier. Harry Kane fired England ahead from the penalty spot in the first half. They were in control before Jakub Moder latched onto a John Stones mistake to equalise. Harry Maguire struck in stoppage time as he fired the […]

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