23 h. ago England eye up Uruguay and Japan tests as part of World Cup preparations

Final call rests on qualifying and may be shaped by drawEngland want to face South American and Asian teamsEngland want to face South American and Asian opposition as part of their World Cup preparations and have discussed hosting friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March.Thomas Tuchel’s side are closing in on qualification for next summer’s tournament and plans are being put in place for warm-up games. Talks over potential opponents for the March international break have taken place, although it is understood the Football Association is yet to make a final decision. The FA is waiting for England to secure their spot at the 2026 World Cup before finalising bookings and may also look to see how the draw for the tournament plays out in December. Continue reading...

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46 h. ago Thomas Tuchel's text message to Adam Wharton as England star breaks silence on snub

Adam Wharton was an eye-catching omission from Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for October’s double-header against Wales and Latvia

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58 h. ago Horse racing tips: ‘An eyecatcher on his last winning mark’ – Templegate’s 9

TEMPLEGATE takes on Monday's action looking for winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds. TRILBY (3.43 Pontefract, nap) San England’s five-year-old caught the eye with a good third at Haydock last weekend. He showed decent pace there and has slipped down the weights to below his last winning mark. This trip is ideal and...

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6 d. ago IAN HERBERT: As the Boat Race goes the way of the Grand National, Ryder Cup and Test cricket, we ask... how long until the youth

IAN HERBERT Piece by piece they go: events which are part of the fabric of our sporting and national life, cast off by the BBC.

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8 d. ago Farewell the Wizard: Chris Woakes could cast spells but let his cricket do the talking | Ali Martin

Warwickshire all-rounder always put the team first and hit the heights for England with an enviable Test career and two World Cup winsAs suspected at the time, Chris Woakes bravely walking out to bat at the Oval in August, arm in a sling, crowd on their feet, was his final act as an England cricketer. Grimacing through the agony of a dislocated shoulder, it made for front page news and a fitting, albeit unwitting, exit.Few Test careers get endings such as Stuart Broad’s mic‑drop at the same ground, or the sentimental farewells laid on for Jimmy Anderson or Alastair Cook. But this one suited Woakes: full circle at the scene of his Test debut 12 years earlier and still putting the team first. Continue reading...

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1 week ago ENGLAND’S RED ROSES CELEBRATED WITH STUNNING LONDON EYE DISPLAY

ENGLAND’S RED ROSES CELEBRATED WITH STUNNING LONDON EYE DISPLAY  London Post

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1 week ago Collin Morikawa’s passionate Ryder Cup plea hands Europe ominous reminder of test ahead

The American fans are yet to provide the expected intimidating presence, but Morikawa’s rallying cry could inspire a hostile environment on Friday for Team Europe in their bid to retain the Ryder Cup

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2 w. ago ‘It was hectic’: Memories of the last time the Wallabies won at Eden Park in 1986 | Angus Fontaine

The All Blacks’ Auckland fortress has been impregnable for over 30 years but those Australians who last tasted victory there are backing Joe Schmidt’s current crop to emulate themIf “it’s the hope that kills you” then Wallabies fans have been dying a slow death for 39 years at Eden Park, the venue for this Saturday’s first Test of the Bledisloe Cup.The Auckland venue is the All Blacks’ fortress. They have not lost there since 1994 and are unbeaten across 51 Tests (49 wins, two draws). No Australian team has won at Eden Park since the 1986 side led by Andrew Slack and coached by Alan Jones. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Dickie Bird, legendary umpire beloved by the cricketing world, dies aged 92

Bird was as famous for his good humour and eccentric approach to life as he was for being a hugely successful cricket umpire, in a career which took in 66 Tests and three World Cup finals

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2 w. ago Russell Martin explains his unseen Rangers struggles that gives boss 'perspective' after nightmare start

The beleaguered boss is heading into a massive test in the Premier Sports Cup clash with Hibs

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3 w. ago ‘I’m a former barista and this discounted coffee machine stopped me buying drinks out’

Tired of spending a fortune on pricey coffees out, beauty editor – and former barista – Laura Mulley put this bean-to-cup at-home espresso machine to the test – and was super impressed

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4 w. ago Serbia vs England live: Three Lions face tough test as they target fifth win from five in World Cup qualifying

England continue their World Cup qualifying campaign against tricky opposition in Serbia

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4 w. ago Harry Kane wary of Serbia's threat as England eye 'big step' towards World Cup berth

The Three Lions’ outing in Belgrade is expected to be one of the most challenging on their qualification campaign

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