England fast bowler Josh Tongue says he has “learned” from the New Zealand nightclub episode in which team-mate Harry Brook was punched by a bouncer. Tongue was on a night out with England limited-overs skipper Brook and all-rounder Jacob Bethell in Wellington on 1 November, the evening before a one-day international, when the incident occurred. … Read more
Kearns, who had made 11 appearances for Villa in the Women’s Super League this season before her hiatus, will now focus on her physical and mental recovery. She had last featured on the pitch in mid-January, and it remains to be seen when she will feel ready to return to competitive action as she prioritises … Read more
Seven seriously injured and man arrested after car driven into pedestrians in Derby The Journal Man arrested after car hits seven people in Derby BBC Driver arrested as pedestrians seriously injured in Derby RTE.ie Derby: ‘Multiple’ people injured, some seriously, after being struck by car in city centre Sky News Multiple injuries after car strikes pedestrians in city centre derbyshire.police.uk … Read more
The England boss was transparent about his decision to stagger the integration of his most utilised players. He emphasised that the long-term health of the squad outweighed the immediate need for a full-strength lineup in the friendly. “It’s no secret. The players know: it’s Dean Henderson, Dan Burn, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Nico O’Reilly, Elliot … Read more
Maguire did not hold back in his assessment of the officiating, suggesting that the leniency shown could have had dire consequences ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Describing his shock at the lack of a dismissal, the veteran centre-back told ITV: “You don’t see tackles like that and not get red cards. A couple of … Read more
The former Manchester United academy graduate operated with a maturity that belied his lack of senior caps, dictating the tempo and handling set-piece duties with precision. His ability to balance defensive transitions with progressive passing offered a glimpse into how he might fit into the final squad heading into the 2026 World Cup. “James Garner … Read more
Ben White experienced all manner of emotions as he unexpectedly played the lead role in England’s uninspiring 1-1 draw with Uruguay. The full-back was booed by his own fans when he was brought on and again after he gave the Three Lions the lead from a corner. He was then subjected to yet further criticism … Read more
In a moment of pure chaos at Wembley, Ugarte avoided a red card despite appearing to be cautioned twice by referee Sven Jablonski. The Uruguayan international was first booked for a mistimed challenge in the second half, a decision clearly noted as the game progressed. The drama escalated in the 81st minute after Ben White … Read more
There are between five and 10 spaces up for grabs in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, and Friday’s friendly against Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay provided the perfect opportunity for those on the periphery. You’d be bold to identify anyone who grabbed their chance with both hands after England’s stale 1-1 draw at Wembley. The biggest takeaway from … Read more
Maguire was respectful when discussing Ruben Amorim, whose stubborn obsession with a back three ultimately led to his dismissal in January. The English defender insisted the players must take responsibility for the failure of the previous system but was quick to praise the “smooth transition” overseen by the current coaching staff, which includes Jonny Evans … Read more