5 h. ago Foden must do more than flicker to earn key World Cup role for England

Manchester City playmaker’s patchy international form is a source of frustration. Now is the time to step upPhil Foden remains England’s enigma. The Manchester City attacker has often been inspired for his club and insipid for his country. He was the best offensive player in the Premier League last season, scoring 27 goals in all competitions, but he flattered to deceive during England’s baffling run to the final of Euro 2024.A solitary dazzling performance in the semi-final victory over the Netherlands merely heightened the frustration. Playing as an inside-forward in Gareth Southgate’s rejigged 3-4-2-1 system, Foden was at his bewitching best in that game. He drifted into pockets and ran at defenders, teasing them with his close control and sharp one-twos. He hit the woodwork with a wondrous shot from long range. He burrowed into the area, all quick feet and low centre of gravity, and had an effort hacked off the line. He was involved during one of England’s best moves during the ...

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3 d. ago Arne Slot explains decision to start Caoimhin Kelleher over Alisson in Carabao Cup final

Kelleher will start his third Carabao Cup final for Liverpool and playing a key role in the victories against Chelsea in 2022 and 2024

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1 week ago Next permanent Rangers odds: World Cup winner joins list of shock favourites for Ibrox role alongside ex

A number of shock new names have entered the list of favourites to be named as the next permanent Rangers manager in the last 24-48 hours.

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1 week ago Next Rangers manager latest odds: World Cup winner joins shock list of favourites for Ibrox role alongside ex

A number of shock new names have entered the list of favourites to be named as the next permanent Rangers manager in the last 24-48 hours.

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1 week ago Gary Neville shows true colours as he opens up on deep Man Utd sadness

Gary Neville was in attendance as Manchester United suffered yet another blow in their dismal season by being knocked out of the FA Cup by Fulham, but not in his usual role

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2 w. ago Kevin De Bruyne 'ready to accept' reduced Man City role as World Cup ambitions emerge

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is out of contract in the summer but is reportedly ready to accept a reduced role in order to stay at the Etihad

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2 w. ago Will Liverpool really give women’s team serious chance to win trophies?

FSG needs to come up with an answer after sacking Matt Beard despite giving him one of the smallest WSL budgetsThe imposing image of Liverpool sitting 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League and powering towards a record-equalling 20th top-flight title brings into sharp focus the comparatively dishevelled sight of the club’s women’s team.Sitting 25 points off the pace in the league, having waited more than a decade to lift a major trophy and almost 30 years without reaching a Women’s FA Cup final, a club that once took a proud role in the women’s game remain light years away from emulating their men’s counterparts, and are now entering a critical phase as they search for a new manager for the first time in four years. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago FA Cup buildup, Rosicky linked with Arsenal role, Coote’s Uefa ban: football – live

All the latest football news before the weekend’s actionFA Cup fifth round: 10 things to look out for | Email BarryAndy Hunter: Liverpool made a loss of £57m last season after missing out on the Champions League while wages and overhead costs increased, the club’s latest accounts have revealed Newcastle United v Brighton: With their team already in the Carabao Cup final, due to face Brighton in the last 16 of the FA Cup on Sunday and hopeful of securing qualification for the Champions League with a strong league finish, the fitness – or lack therof – of their striker Alexander Isak is uppermost in the thoughts of most Newcastle fans after he missed his side’s midweek defeat at Liverpool with a groin injury. Over to you, Eddie Howe Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Coach makes shock South Africa switch after England resignation

The two-time World Cup winning coach left his role with England last year

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3 w. ago England Six Nations star Marcus Smith on new role, Fin Smith and Calcutta Cup showdown

Smith, the smallest England player on the pitch, reacted fastest to dive on the late loose ball against France and allow namesake Fin Smith to kick the ball out and seal the win

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4 w. ago Mark O'Hara relives key moment as St Mirren earn 'big point' in Premiership push

The Buddies captain was brilliantly denied by Hibernian keeper Jordan Smith during Sunday's goalless draw.

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