22 h. ago World Cup qualifying preview and new WSL season kicks off – Football Weekly

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Paul Watson, Jonathan Fadugba and Suzy Wrack to discuss a new Women’s Super League format and the race to reach the 2026 World CupRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.On today’s pod: the international break is here, and England’s squad raises more questions than answers. No Trent Alexander-Arnold, no Phil Foden or Jack Grealish, but a surprise return for Ruben Loftus-Cheek and call-ups for Elliot Anderson and Djed Spence. The panel asks how good England must be for us to learn anything new against Andorra before Tuesday’s trip to Serbia. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Djed Spence set to make history as England’s first openly Muslim player

The 25-year-old was one of two new faces included in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers

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38 h. ago Djed Spence: Tottenham star hungry to prove doubters wrong after first England call

New England international has started every game for Spurs so far this term

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39 h. ago Djed Spence opens up on becoming first Muslim to play for England

MIKE KEEGAN: England versus Andorra may not appear to be an obvious occasion for a landmark, but should Spence make his Three Lions debut on Saturday then Villa Park will play host to history.

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39 h. ago Tottenham star Djed Spence aiming to inspire as Muslim playing for England

Spurs defender reiterates the importance of his faith after maiden call-up by Thomas Tuchel ahead of Andorra and Serbia World Cup qualifiers

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39 h. ago Djed Spence speaks of 'blessing' as he prepares to become England's first Muslim international

Tottenham Hotspur full-back Djed Spence has earned his first senior England call-up for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia and could make his debut

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39 h. ago Djed Spence revels in proving Antonio Conte wrong after keeping 'mental note' of Spurs jibe

Antonio Conte shattered Djed Spence's confidence shortly after Tottenham signed him in the summer of 2022, but now the full-back is shining and has been called up by England

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68 h. ago Markram smashes South Africa to big first ODI victory after England collapse

England 131; South Africa 137-3; SA win by seven wicketsSonny Baker endures nightmare debut with ballThey say that if you fail to prepare you should prepare to fail, and it turns out that is what England were doing across the two understaffed days of training with which they launched themselves into this series. They proceeded to get bowled out for 131 in 24.3 overs, losing their last seven wickets for just 29 runs, before Aiden Markram humbled their bowlers in propelling South Africa towards victory by seven wickets, sealed with 175 balls to spare.A week ahead of this match Temba Bavuma’s team were in the middle of a convoluted, lengthy journey from Queensland to Yorkshire via Sydney, Singapore and London. But it was England who looked jetlagged by the less long-distance but more recent whiplash turnaround from the Hundred, in which several squad members, if only two of those selected for this series opener, were engaged 48 hours earlier. In their absence the team’s first training ...

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68 h. ago Sonny Baker endures nightmare debut as South Africa dominate first ODI

England 131; South Africa 137-3; SA win by seven wicketsMarkram smashes 55-ball 86 after England collapseThey say that if you fail to prepare you should prepare to fail, and it turns out that is what England were doing across the two understaffed days of training with which they launched themselves into this series.England proceeded to get bowled out for 131 in 24.3 overs before Aiden Markram humbled their bowlers – picking on the debutant Sonny Baker – and propelled South Africa towards victory by seven wickets, sealed with 175 balls to spare. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Tottenham boss Thomas Frank says Djed Spence ‘truly deserves’ England call

Spence’s strong start to the new season was rewarded on Friday with selection in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers.

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6 d. ago Tottenham: Thomas Frank hails 'fantastic example' Djed Spence after first senior England call

Versatile defender could earn a maiden senior cap in World Cup qualifiers next month

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7 d. ago England squad: Djed Spence and Elliot Anderson earn first call

Adam Wharton included in group for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, but Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer and Jude Bellingham injured

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3 w. ago ‘Perfect modern player’: Hugo Ekitiké has all the attributes to thrive at Liverpool

Frenchman’s display of natural ability during spells in Denmark and Germany is a positive indicator for his move to AnfieldHugo Ekitiké is a £79m striker who has swapped the Bundesliga for the Premier League champions and is preparing to test himself against the best defenders in England and Europe. Four years ago, he was struggling to make the breakthrough at his boyhood club Reims and was sent on loan to Denmark to learn about football and himself.Ekitiké arrived as an 18‑year‑old in the city of Vejle in January 2021 to join a club primed for a relegation battle, a world away from what he can expect at Liverpool. Although a naturally confident person, he took time to settle into life away from home. But it was quickly apparent Ekitiké possessed natural ability and electrifying pace with which to torment teammates in training and excite his manager. First, though, he needed to get up to speed with the Danish league and began with a cameo off the bench in a goalless d...

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