England progressed to the European Championship knockout phase as group winners thanks to Raheem Sterling’s early header in a 1-0 victory against the Czech Republic.Having kicked off Group D by beating World Cup semi-final foes Croatia and then been booed following the goalless draw with rivals Scotland, Gareth Southgate’s already-qualified side put in a controlled display on Tuesday...Full Story »

The England international is Pep Guardiola's top target as the Premier League champions search for a replacement for record goalscorer Sergio Aguero Manchester City are set to step up their interest in Harry Kane, with the Premier League champions expected to make a formal move for the Tottenham striker. Goal has been told by club sources that City have not yet made an official bid amid repo...Full Story »

Manchester United are thought to be interested in bolstering their defensive ranks this summer, with Caglar Soyuncu said to be a potential target. This comes from reporter Ekrem Konur, with it being claimed that Manchester United have broadened their search to include the Leicester City star. The Red Devils won’t have it easy if they attempt to secure the Turkey international’s s...Full Story »

Denmark will face Wales in the Euro 2020 last 16 after clinching second place in Group B with a superb 4-1 victory over Russia in Copenhagen.The Danes took the lead in the 38th minute through a stunning Mikkel Damsgaard strike and Yussuf Poulsen doubled the advantage just before the hour mark as he punished a mistake by Roman Zobnin.Russia replied with Artem Dzyuba’s 70th-minute penalty be...Full Story »

Austria progressed to the knockout stages of the European Championship for the first time after Christoph Baumgartner’s goal secured a 1-0 win over Ukraine in Bucharest.Baumgartner produced what proved the decisive moment with a 21st-minute finish as Franco Foda’s men leapfrogged their opponents to claim second spot in Group C and set up a last-16 meeting with Italy at Wembley on Sat...Full Story »

Arsenal have opened talks with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Andre Silva. According to the Transfer Window Podcast, the Gunners view the Portugal international as the perfect striker to boost their goal tally for next season. Silva, who was linked with Manchester United in April, scored 28 goals in the Bundesliga last term. It is unclear whether Alexandre Lacazette will stay at the Emirates, ...Full Story »

Goran Pandev is ready to retire from international soccer — again. The 37-year-old Pandev said Sunday that North Macedonia's final group match at the European Championship will be his last. "Yes, this is it for me, the last match in the jersey of Macedonia national football team," Pandev said. "I think this is the right moment to say goodbye to the national team." North Macedonia will...Full Story »

Hartlepool sealed their return to the English Football League after four years away despite a dramatic stoppage-time strike from Torquay goalkeeper Lucas Covolan threatening to derail their quest to win the Vanarama National League play-off final.Luke Armstrong’s first-half strike looked to have secured Pools’ return to Sky Bet League Two, with Torquay seeing two Kyle Cameron goals r...Full Story »

Scotland have vowed they are not ready to let their Euro 2020 campaign finish on Tuesday after giving themselves a platform to make history. A goalless draw against England saw them bounce back from opening defeat by the Czech Republic and set up a likely winner-takes-all scenario against Croatia at Hampden. Scotland were well worthy of their point and arguably created the better of the chan...Full Story »

Didier Deschamps claimed he was happy enough with a point after world champions France were held by a “wonderful” Hungary side at Euro 2020.France needed a second-half equaliser from Antoine Griezmann to claim a 1-1 draw against a spirited and resilient Hungary in front of a raucous crowd at a sweltering Puskas Arena in Budapest.The result leaves France with four points heading into ...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate called on supporters to stick with the players after some England fans booed the team following the lacklustre goalless European Championship draw against old rivals Scotland.Having impressively beaten World Cup semi-final foes Croatia on Sunday, the Three Lions knew they would progress to the knockout phase with a game to spare by winning Friday’s auld enemy showdown.But ...Full Story »

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has issued an apology after he was pictured kissing a mystery brunette aboard a yacht during his summer break. The German was believed to be in a relationship with German model and television presenter Sophia Thomalla, but he admitted their union “is now falling apart.” Karius—who looks set to return to Anfield following three seasons on loan...Full Story »

KIERAN TIERNEY had a special message hidden on his shin pads during his paw-fect performance at Wembley on Friday night. The Arsenal defender put in a terrier's performance in Scotland's 0-0 draw with England in the Euros. Kieran Tierney showed off his custom shin pads And Tierney, 24, showed a picture of a dog on his shin pads after the draw. It's unclear who the mystery pet is or belongs t...Full Story »

Chelsea and Juventus are interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic, according to Mundo Deportivo. Pjanic established himself among the world’s finest midfielders during his time as a Juventus player. A world-class passer of the ball and set-piece taker, he earned himself admirers in Barcelona. Barcelona made their move, offering Brazilian Arthur Melo in exchange, with a...Full Story »

Chelsea are currently competing with Paris Saint-Germain to seal the signing of Achraf Hakimi. And with any deal for the Morocco international far from straightforward, a swap deal could hold the key to getting the transfer over the line. Now, Express Sport will take a look at five players who could hold the key - after Inter Milan supposedly demanded Marcos Alonso. Emerson Palmieri/Marcos Alon...Full Story »

Denmark's Christian Eriksen has been released from hospital after undergoing a successful operation, the Danish Football Association confirmed in a statement on Friday. Eriksen was admitted to hospital after he collapsed due to cardiac arrest in the 43rd minute of Denmark's opening Euro 2020 game against Finland on June 12. He was administered CPR and a defibrillator was used on him on the p...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate accepts any criticism for England’s frustrating Euro 2020 draw against oldest rivals Scotland but urged fans to stick with players after boos greeted the final whistle.Having impressively beaten World Cup semi-final foes Croatia on Sunday, the Three Lions knew they would progress to the knockout phase with a game to spare by winning Friday’s auld enemy showdown.But l...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland, is the potentially the biggest star to miss out on Euro 2020, and he could be banned from playing in World Cup next year too Norwegian megastar Erling Haaland could miss out on the 2026 World Cup - set to be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico - due to FIFA sanctions should they boycott the 2022 iteration. Norway's players - including Haaland - hav...Full Story »

The world's oldest international fixture has never felt more alive. On Friday night in Euro 2020 Group D, England face Scotland at Wembley, the 115th edition of a rivalry dating back to 1872. Gareth Southgate's side have the luxury of home advantage and the comfort created by victory in their first game against Croatia. They have designs on winning Euro 2020, while Scotland are more concerned a...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly keen to land as many as five new signings in this summer’s transfer window. The Red Devils weren’t too far off challenging Manchester City for the Premier League title last season, finishing in second place, while they were also beaten by Villarreal in the Europa League final. It seems clear that a few signings could ma...Full Story »