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van Dijk confident signings will come as Liverpool’s Zubimendi pursuit continues

Liverpool's Trey Nyoni celebrates scoring his sides fourth goal with team mate Virgil van Dijk during the pre-season friendly match at Anfield,...

Having begun pre-season training last week after his Euro 2024 exertions with eventual semifinalists Netherlands, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk made his club return during their 4-1 friendly win over La Liga side Sevilla and insisted he has confidence the Reds will make signings before the window closes next month – Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is a priority target. Continue reading “van Dijk confident signings will come as Liverpool’s Zubimendi pursuit continues”

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England 1-0 Spain: Trafford’s late heroics key as Young Lions clinch U21 Euros title

Taylor Harwood-Bellis of England lifts the trophy after the UEFA Under-21 EURO 2023 Final match between England and Spain at the Batumi Arena on July...

Burnley-bound goalkeeper James Trafford was England’s hero in dramatic fashion, denying the Spanish from taking the game into extra-time with a double save from the spot in stoppage-time. His masterful moment means Lee Carsley led the Young Lions to European glory for the first time in 39 years.

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U21 Euros: Palmer pivotal as Young Lions sweep Israel aside, set for Saturday’s final

Cole Palmer of England celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal during the UEFA Under-21 Euro 2023 Semi Final match between...

In a rematch of their Group C encounter, Lee Carsley’s England side started well and found themselves worthy winners against an ineffective Israel side. It means they’re bound for this weekend’s final against Spain at this summer’s U21 Euros after cruising to a 3-0 win over Israel earlier tonight, thanks to goals from Morgan Gibbs-White, Cole Palmer and second-half sub Cameron Archer. Continue reading “U21 Euros: Palmer pivotal as Young Lions sweep Israel aside, set for Saturday’s final”

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U21 Euros: Gordon sees England escape with 1-0 win vs. Portugal, semis bound

Lee Carsley’s England are into this year’s U21 European Championships semi-finals after riding their luck at times and ultimately grinding out a hard-fought 1-0 win over Portugal, courtesy of Anthony Gordon’s well-taken strike ten minutes before half-time. They’ll next play Israel – who they beat in Group C last week – on Wednesday for a place in next weekend’s showpiece event. Continue reading “U21 Euros: Gordon sees England escape with 1-0 win vs. Portugal, semis bound”

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U21s: Chelsea’s Gallagher produces integral display against Germany, before October’s big month

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Conor Gallagher of England celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the international friendly match between England Under 21 and Germany Under 21 at Bramall Lane on September 27, 2022 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

Conor Gallagher’s start to the Premier League season has been a forgettable one for the Chelsea midfielder, yet the 22-year-old talent – already capped by England’s senior side – certainly picked the right moment to produce his best performance of 2022 thus far in Sheffield overnight against Germany under-21s ahead of a big month under new boss Graham Potter. Continue reading “U21s: Chelsea’s Gallagher produces integral display against Germany, before October’s big month”