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Taylor Harwood-Bellis ended his 16-year association with boyhood club Manchester City this past summer, agreeing to join Southampton for £15m after a successful loan spell on the south Coast last season. Four months after the move, he’s a full England international and another example youngsters in similar positions among bigger clubs can look to emulate long-term. Continue reading “Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ England debut serves as a welcome reminder for others”
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”
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”
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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