ALISHA LEHMANN has been dubbed a “class act” after she jumped off the Aston Villa bus to hug a big fan of hers in a wheelchair. The 24-year-old forward was in action for her team when they travelled to her former club West Ham on Sunday for a showdown in the Women’s Super League. Alisha Lehmann made a fan's day as she returned to old club West Ham with Aston Villa Credit: Ala...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate praised Rico Lewis after the teenage debutant bounced back from a contentious penalty call made against him during an impressive first England appearance away to North Macedonia.An unbeaten year that started with victory in Italy ended with a 1-1 draw away in chilly Skopje as the Euro 2020 runners-up rubberstamped their place among the top seeds for next year’s finals.Mond...Full Story »

England toiled to a 1-1 draw in North Macedonia as their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign came to a lacklustre close.Gareth Southgate’s side secured qualification to next summer’s finals in Germany last month and a forgettable draw in Skopje was at least enough to confirm them among the top seeds for December’s draw.Debutant Rico Lewis endured a night to forget at the Tose Proeski...Full Story »

Manager Steve Evans wants Stevenage to continue gatecrashing the upper regions of League One after their 1-0 victory over Lincoln lifted them up to fourth in the table.It is 12 years since the Boro reached the play-offs in what was their first season in the third tier and few would have had them down to threaten a repeat after winning promotion back in May.They continue to defy expectations, how...Full Story »

Stockport claimed a record-equalling 12th consecutive victory in League Two after beating Colchester 2-0 at Edgeley Park.Kyle Wootton put County ahead on the stroke of half-time and substitute Callum Camps added a second immediately after the break as Stockport matched the fourth-tier record for successive consecutive set by Luton in 2002.The visitors, looking to continue their improved form whi...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate said England’s players fell short of the standards they “need to be at” against Malta but had no concerns about their attitude and aptitude ahead of next summer’s European Championship.Nobody at Wembley expected anything other than a victory from the side ranked fourth in the world against the one nestled between Fiji and Bermuda in 171st.But already-qual...Full Story »

England’s final home match of the year will be remembered for the pre-match tributes to Sir Bobby Charlton rather than the football that followed as Gareth Southgate’s side limped to a 2-0 win against Malta.Friday’s European Championship qualifier at Wembley saw the senior men’s team play their first match since the incredible 1966 World Cup winner died at the age of 86 l...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT stood out with her fabulous see-through dress at the GQ Men of the Year awards on Wednesday. Scott's choice of outfit even left fellow Lioness Leah Williamson in awe as she entered the taxi with her. Williamson was heard gushing as she shared a clip on Instagram: "Oh my God!" Scott responded by sharing that clip on her story with the following caption: "Find yourself an amazing h...Full Story »

Ex-England international Patrick Bamford has named Julia Roberts as his 'ideal date'. The Leeds United star's England career was limited to 62 minutes in a game with Andorra in 2021 - which England won 4-0. Marcelo Bielsa's Peacocks were in their pomp when Bamford received his cap, but they have since been relegated back to the Championship. And Bamford has instead spent his international br...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT and the Lionesses went see-through for GQ as their awards-do outfits met with a chorus of approval at the Royal Opera House. Fans rated presenter Scott, Manchester City's Chloe Kelly and Arsenal ace Leah Williamson a sheer delight on the night as England's World Cup stars gathered for the magazine's top event. Awesome foursome Mary Earps, Leah Williamson, Alex Scott and Chloe Kelly ...Full Story »

Neymar knows he faces a lengthy recovery for his serious knee injury, according to Brazil's national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar. The Al Hilal forward underwent successful surgery to repair anterior cruciate ligaments and meniscus injuries in his left knee on Nov. 2 in Brazil. No recovery estimate was given but Brazil's Football Confederation (CBF) is hopeful Neymar, 31, will be back in time fo...Full Story »

Forest Green secured their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 5-2 victory over National League North side Scarborough.Goals from Teddy Jenks, Kyle McAllister, Jamie Robson, Harvey Bunker and Tyrese Omotoye completed the win for the League Two strugglers.The hosts took the lead in the fifth minute after a cross from Fankaty Dabo found its way to Jenks and his deflected effort went pas...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi admitted he does not like “80 per cent of Premier League referees” after 10-man Brighton were held to a 1-1 draw with Sheffield United.Simon Adingra had put the Seagulls ahead with a brilliant solo run but the game changed on Mahmoud Dahoud’s red card in the 69th minute.Midfielder Dahoud stamped on Ben Osborn’s Achilles, with Adam Webster putting through ...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti said Jude Bellingham's shoulder will be assessed by England's medical team ahead of the international break, but insisted the midfielder "can't play with the national team" after missing Real Madrid's 5-1 LaLiga win over Valencia on Saturday. With Bellingham watching from the stands, Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo each grabbed a brace for Madrid after Dani Carvajal had op...Full Story »

Manager Matt Gray was pleased for his Sutton players after they struck deep into stoppage time to claim a 1-1 draw at Colchester.Omar Sowunmi fired high into the roof of the net in the fifth minute of time added on following good work by Harry Smith to salvage a point for the visitors.It had looked like Colchester were on course for a fourth successive league win after Arthur Read latched onto B...Full Story »

Omar Sowunmi returned to haunt his old club with a stoppage-time equaliser as Sutton claimed a 1-1 draw at Colchester.Sowunmi fired into the roof of the net in the fifth minute of added time to earn the visitors a point after Harry Smith’s lay-off from Christian N’Guessan’s free-kick into the box.It had looked as though Colchester were heading for a fourth successive league win...Full Story »

Manchester United winger Antony will not be leaving the club to return to Brazil any time soon, it has been reported. WHAT HAPPENED?It was recently reported that United are considering signing Gabriel Barbosa from Flamengo in the January transfer window and would offer Antony on loan to the Brazilian team. However, Fabrizio Romano claims that such an idea is not being considered and that the...Full Story »

Matthew Etherington praised Colchester’s reaction to half-time boos as they came from behind to win 3-1 at home to Swindon.The hosts trailed at the break to a 23rd-minute strike from Jake Young, who netted with a low shot from the edge of the area from Frazer Blake-Tracy’s pass.But they levelled in the 49th minute when Cameron McGeehan bundled the ball home from near the goal-line fo...Full Story »

Colchester registered a third successive League Two win after coming from behind to beat Swindon Town 3-1 at the JobServe Community Stadium.Swindon wasted a great chance midway through the first half when Charlie Austin sent a free header wide from 10 yards with the goal gaping.But the Robins were ahead in the 23rd minute when Jake Young fired home a low shot from the edge of the area after bein...Full Story »

Chelsea eyeing move for Dortmund youngster GERMANY ONLY: JAMIE BYNOE-GITTENS BORUSSIA DORTMUND BUNDESLIGA Chelsea are eyeing a move for Borussia Dortmund youngster Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, according to Fichajes. The report claims that the 19-year-old English winger has caught the eye of not just the Blues but of Arsenal and Newcastle United as well and the Bundesliga giants are expected to dema...Full Story »