20 h. ago From penalty taker to physio: Lucy Bronze is England’s Swiss army knife

When the chips were down against Sweden, the right-back scored, scrapped and strapped her way to a semi-final spotLucy Bronze pinned up a picture of herself after the 2019 Women’s World Cup bronze-medal match against Sweden, which England lost 2-1, for her teammates to see on a wall in the team hotel where players and staff share inspirational images. She was, in her words, “absolutely exhausted” in it, hairband round her neck, shirt crumpled, hair awry, the physical, emotional and mental pain of the preceding 90 minutes visible.That photo represents so much to Bronze, England’s stalwart right-back who no one has come close to replacing and likely never will. “I will give anything and I will give everything when I play in an England shirt,” she says of that image of her at her most broken. ”I wanted all the girls to know that that’s my why. My why is to give everything for this team because I just love playing for England so much.” Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Tonight's rugby news as Lions to face 'psycho' and Warburton gives honest verdict on Morgan call

These are your rugby headlines on Friday, July 18

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3 d. ago Cole Palmer is England’s cheat code for World Cup success after Chelsea heroics

Palmer led Chelsea to Club World Cup glory in New York and can do the same in the proper World Cup in the same place next summer

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7 d. ago Noni Madueke to Arsenal transfer confirmed by Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca

Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Chelsea winger Noni Madueke, with the England international leaving the Blues' Club World Cup squad to finalise the transfer

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7 d. ago Noni Madueke: Enzo Maresca confirms Chelsea winger's departure for Arsenal

England international has not started since the Club World Cup group stage

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9 d. ago Jordan Henderson leaves Ajax in bid to earn England World Cup place

The experienced midfielder was recalled to Thomas Tuchel’s squad earlier this year and is weighing up his next move

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1 week ago Dear England: BBC announces cast for series based on Gareth Southgate play

Joseph Fiennes will lead the programme following England’s journey to the 2022 World Cup

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1 week ago Kyle Walker pays tribute to Man City in heartfelt farewell message despite being made an outcast at the club

Walker's move to the Turf Moor comes after he failed to be part of City's squad for the FIFA Club World Cup , alongside fellow England international Jack Grealish, and had been looking for a new club.

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1 week ago Harry Kane makes honest Bayern Munich admission as star eyes Club World Cup glory

Bayern Munich and Harry Kane will meet Paris Saint-Germain in a huge quarter-final showdown at the FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday with the England star in fine form

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2 w. ago Thomas Tuchel's FIFA Club World Cup mission as he shares messages with England stars

England boss Thomas Tuchel has been keeping a keen eye on things at the Club World Cup in America, taking in matches, surveying training bases and chatting to his Three Lions stars about issues they may face again next summer

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2 w. ago Kyle Walker close to agreeing shock £5m move to Premier League club as he nears Man City exit

The 35-year-old has hopes of making the World Cup squad next summer and wants to reach a century of England caps before calling time on his career, currently sitting at 96.

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2 w. ago 'I couldn't move my arms or legs after injury – now I want to win World Cup for England'

Exeter Chiefs winger Claudia MacDonald suffered a neck injury that left her unable to move her arms and legs - before she bravely rebuilt her career

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2 w. ago Emma Hayes: ‘As for managing England one day, I’ll never say never’

Former Chelsea manager on adjusting to life and work in the US, what she’s looking forward to in this summer’s Euros and pining for roast chickenHi Emma, you seem like you’ve taken to the US like a duck to water. But what food or drink from back home are you missing? Antony, Staffordshire I always miss a roast dinner, roast chicken. And the milk. The milk is different over there so when you have a cup of tea, it’s just not the same because the milk is not the same. It alters the quality of the tea so, listen, that’s tough for me.How’s life in America been treating you? Is the infrastructure for women’s football noticeably more developed there? And the million-dollar question: what happens when your new team face England in the World Cup final in 2027? Tom Stubbs, BrusselsFirst of all, I love being there. The cultural approach to the girls’ and women’s game is more ingrained in the US, because they’ve been doing it for longer in terms of providing opportunities. That’s noticeable, an...

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2 w. ago David Beckham pictured for first time in plaster cast since having surgery after being hospitalised with 'unbearable' pain

Beckham has been pictured for the first time wearing a plaster cast after undergoing surgery, as he waved to fans ahead of Inter Miami's Club World Cup clash against Paris Saint-Germain in Atlanta.

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2 w. ago Lauren James set for timely England injury return ahead of Euro 2025

James, who sparkled during England’s run to the World Cup final in 2023, has been battling a hamstring injury

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3 w. ago Sir David Beckham joins Mail Sport in calling for England's greatest World Cup captain Bobby Moore to be given honour he richly deserves

MIKE KEEGAN AND RYAN HOOPER: Sir David Beckham today leads the star names calling for 1966 World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore to be given a posthumous knighthood.

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3 w. ago John Mitchell: ‘People see the Red Roses as an easy team to coach

Ahead of a World Cup that his side will be expected to win, the veteran coach tells Harry Latham-Coyle about England’s winning mindset, his mistakes of the past and what it will take to triumph on home soil later this year

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3 w. ago Man City star set for scouting frenzy amid Liverpool competition

Manchester City's James McAtee opted for the Under-21 European Championship over the Club World Cup and England are in the final

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3 w. ago Sports quiz of the week: England v India, Euros, Wimbledon and Club World Cup

Have you been following the big stories in golf, basketball, football, cricket, rugby union and tennis? Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Luke Humphries clears up Gerwyn Price comments about him and Luke Littler after World Cup of Darts

Luke Humphries has responded to Gerwyn Price's comments on him and England World Cup team-mate Luke Littler, after the pair were surprisingly dumped out of the tournament

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