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England captain and Bayern forward Harry Kane has publicly criticised his teammates who withdrew from Lee Carsley’s latest squad before their must-win Nations League fixture against Greece, accusing them of “taking advantage” as they round out the year without a permanent manager after long-time boss Gareth Southgate’s departure. Thomas Tuchel succeeds him on New Year’s Day. Continue reading “Kane criticises England teammates over withdrawals as Tuchel’s arrival beckons”
Rodri off injured at half-time while captain Álvaro Morata didn’t have his shooting boots on. Neither potential storyline mattered though in the end, as two Real Sociedad substitutes – Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Oyarzabal – played an instrumental role during Spain’s stunning 2-1 win over England to emerge victorious in the Euro 2024 final, securing a record fourth tournament triumph. Continue reading “Spain 2-1 England: Oyarzabal’s late winner clinches record fourth Euro title in Berlin”
Ollie Watkins’ 90th-minute winner, nine minutes after replacing captain Harry Kane, has sent an oft-criticised England side into consecutive European Championship finals as they again recovered from a goal behind to triumph – this time leaving Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands stunned – after riding the waves in an emotionally draining semi-final victory. Spain await on Sunday in Berlin. Continue reading “England 2-1 Netherlands: Watkins wins it late as Southgate’s subs set up Spain final”
Alejandro Garnacho scored a brace and the hosts were sleepwalking themselves into making more unwanted history. Yet their summer signing Cole Palmer, a boyhood Manchester United fan, completed a hat-trick with two stoppage-time strikes to seal a dramatic three points for Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea – having relinquished a two-goal cushion – deep into the night in west London. Continue reading “Chelsea 4-3 Manchester United: Palmer’s hat-trick seals crazy stoppage-time win”
Having made his first Premier League start during their home win over Brentford earlier this week, the Premier League champions’ plan is for the Norway international to sign a new long-term contract extension beyond the existing 2026 agreement to reflect his growing status within the senior side. Continue reading “After first start vs. Brentford, City’s Oscar Bobb now set for new contract extension”
Chelsea have set a grim Premier League record for 2023 after their Christmas Eve 2-1 defeat away at Wolves, worsened by yellow card suspensions for two key forwards before hosting an unpredictable Crystal Palace on Wednesday… Continue reading “Chelsea set unwanted record in Wolves defeat while Palmer, Sterling suspended”
Championship winners Burnley kick off the new season against last year’s Premier League champions, as Clarets head coach Vincent Kompany braces himself for another reunion against a City side he called home for over a decade during his illustrious playing career. This time, unlike their FA Cup quarterfinal tie back in March, it’ll be at Turf Moor – so is a different result in store too? Continue reading “Burnley vs. Manchester City Preview: Kompany and co seek to start with style on top-flight return in season’s opener”
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”
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”
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