RAFA BENITEZ is open to selling keeper Jordan Pickford to raise funds at Everton — but the asking price makes that hard. The Toffees boss is stuck with the current failing squad because he has no money to spend unless he wheels and deals next month. Everton are open to selling Jordan Pickford - but the asking price is high England No 1 Pickford, 27, is the club’s biggest asset but...Full Story »

After being plagued by injuries, former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere could be set to join National League side Wrexham. That’s according to a recent report from Football Insider, who claims Wrexham are on the verge of offering the playmaker a contract. FI SOURCES! 👀- Wrexham are lining up a move for ex-Arsenal star Jack Wilshere and are trying to lure him with a co...Full Story »

Ellen White broke England Women’s all-time scoring record as the team recorded their biggest ever competitive victory by crushing Latvia 20-0 at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium.White scored twice early on in the World Cup qualifier to take her level with and then past Kelly Smith’s mark of 46 goals, before completing her hat-trick shortly after the break.She was one of four hat-tr...Full Story »

Guardiola has long admitted the idea of becoming a national boss some time in the future does appeal. Pep Guardiola has given a tantalising hint that he may one day like to fill Gareth Southgate’s boots as England boss Credit: AFP However, there is no suggestion of him leaving Manchester City any time soon. Yet when that day does arrive, the Three Lions job would hold more appeal than...Full Story »

England boss Sarina Wiegman saluted striker Ellen White as she marked her 100th cap with a winning goal to close in on Kelly Smith’s record.White’s 40th-minute strike secured a 1-0 Women’s World Cup qualifying victory over Austria at the Stadium of Light and took her to 45 goals, just one behind Smith.Wiegman said: “It’s just an incredible achievement. If you have 1...Full Story »

Ellen White marked her 100th cap with a 45th international goal to hand England a Women’s World Cup qualifying victory over Austria as they extended their perfect start on wintry Wearside.White’s 40th-minute strike, which took her to within one of Kelly Smith’s record tally, clinched a 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light on a day when Sarina Wiegman’s side dominated possessio...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate has signed a contract extension to stay on as England manager until the end of 2024. Southgate's previous deal would have expired after next year's World Cup finals in Qatar, and he had been reluctant to discuss an extension until qualification for that tournament was assured. But with England needing four points from two matches against Andorra and San Marino this month, talk...Full Story »

Former England striker Andy Carroll could make his Reading debut in Saturday’s Championship clash with Nottingham Forest.The 32-year-old joined the Royals on a free transfer from Newcastle this week, having not played competitively since May.Reading have been impressed with Carroll’s sharpness however and the nine-cap striker could step straight into league action this weekend.Danny ...Full Story »

The ex-Man U, 43, defender has told how players including Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard were crying and praying for their lives as their plane hit severe turbulence. The Three Lions squad jet off to World Cup 2006 in Germany Credit: PA:Press Association The drama followed our elimination from the 2006 World Cup in Germany and has never before been revealed. Opening up for the first time, ...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate has promised England will not close their eyes to the controversies surrounding Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup when they play there next year.England formally confirmed their place at the tournament in 12 months with a 10-0 thrashing of San Marino in Serravalle on Monday.Qatar has been heavily criticised by organisations such as Amnesty International over its human right...Full Story »

England strolled to 2022 World Cup qualification as they thrashed lowly San Marino 10-0, with Harry Kane’s quest to become the nation’s all-time leading goalscorer taking shape as he hit four in the Group I finale.Gareth Southgate said he would treat San Marino – the team ranked bottom of the FIFA rankings – with the same respect as any other opposition and he was true to...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate will rotate his squad in San Marino as England look to seal World Cup qualification and end a memorable year on a high. The Three Lions, who started 2021 with a 5-0 victory behind closed doors against San Marino, head to the microstate for the return fixture in what will be their 19th and final fixture of the year. England were a penalty shoot-out away from sealing a histori...Full Story »

England manager Gareth Southgate dismissed talk about his future as an “irrelevance” after the Three Lions thumped Albania.Harry Kane’s hat-trick was the highlight of a dominant 5-0 win at Wembley and put England a point away from reaching next year’s World Cup in Qatar.Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson also scored, with all of the goals coming in the first half.Harry Ka...Full Story »

Harry Kane scored a first half hat-trick as England all but secured World Cup qualification with Friday’s five-star display against Albania.A first sell-out Wembley crowd in two years witnessed a one-sided final home match of a memorable year in which the Three Lions went agonisingly close to winning the European Championship.The Euro 2020 runners-up will get another shot at silverware nex...Full Story »

Anthony Gordon’s debut double earned ruthless England Under-21s a crucial win over the Czech Republic.The Everton winger’s early brace put the Young Lions on course for a 3-1 win in their Euro 2023 qualifier in Burnley.Folarin Balogun also netted his first under-21s goal as the Young Lions threatened to run riot.Adam Karabec’s penalty tempered their momentum but Lee Carsley&rsq...Full Story »

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is set to join the England squad. Mount has undergone the dental surgery that delayed his journey to join up with the England squad. Gareth Southgate was without the Chelsea star as he began preparations for facing Albania and San Marino in World Cup qualifiers. It has not been confirmed whether the midfielder, 22, will be able to play any part in those games ...Full Story »

Although it has come at the expense of one of his potential team-mates pulling out of England's next two fixtures, Emile Smith Rowe will surely take his maiden international call-up however it's come about. The Arsenal star has been in sensational form for the Gunners this season, and it was only going to be a matter of time before Gareth Southgate gave him his Three Lions bow. It was a stra...Full Story »

The Three Lions boss has explained why the talented young striker has not been selected for the latest set of World Cup qualifiers Gareth Southgate has revealed that Manchester United starlet Mason Greenwood has asked to "park" his England career until next year. Greenwood was handed his senior international debut against Iceland in September 2020 as a reward for his meteoric rise to promine...Full Story »

HARRY KANE'S wife Kate has suffered horrific social media abuse surrounding her husband's form this season - with one disgusting comment telling her to 'divorce the c***'. The couple attended the Pride of Britain Awards in London on Sunday, a night to celebrate many of the nation's unsung heroes. Kate Kane was hit with a barrage of shocking abuse on a social media post with husband HarryCredit...Full Story »

The former Toon boss enjoyed a day out at the cricket in Dubai as he watched England batter Australia. Steve Bruce looked happy and relaxed as he watched cricket with son Alex in Dubai Credit: Instagram @4alexbruce He was sacked by Newcastle earlier this month Credit: Getty Images - Getty Bruce was axed by Newcastle's new owners earlier this month after the club's £300m Saudi takeover. ...Full Story »