1 week ago ‘Not difficult’: Wane explains omission of Jake Connor from England Ashes squad

Leeds half-back won the 2025 Man of Steel awardFirst Test against Australia at Wembley on 25 OctoberThe England head coach, Shaun Wane, has said the decision to leave Super League’s Man of Steel, Jake Connor, out of his squad for the Ashes was “not really difficult”. He added that he does not understand the obsession surrounding the exile of the Leeds Rhinos half-back.Connor is by far the most notable omission from the 24-man squad to take on Australia in the first Ashes series since 2003. It begins on 25 October at Wembley, with Tests at Everton and Headingley to follow on successive Saturdays. There are a number of surprise inclusions, including a returnfor Hull KR’s Joe Burgess after his two-try performance in the Super League Grand Final on Saturday. The winger has been out of the national side for a decade. Continue reading...

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Jude Bellingham sent brutal World Cup warning after England axe

Jude Bellingham was the big-name omission from the England squad for this month's international double header - and he's been warned that nobody is guaranteed a World Cup spot

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3 w. ago England fans ‘astonished’ by World Cup ticket prices; Antony hits out at United treatment: football – live

⚽ Keep up with the latest news before the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Email BarryThomas Tuchel is due to speak at 11am. No Bellingham, no Foden, no Grealish, no Wharton. Some explaining to do?Noni Madueke and Tino Livramento are both missing with injury. From the last squad, Jarell Quansah and Bukayo Saka come in. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Man City boss Pep Guardiola reacts to Phil Foden England snub

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola spoke about Phil Foden's omission from the England squad

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3 w. ago Forest have no plans to sack Postecoglou; Antony scathing about United treatment: football – live

⚽ Keep up with the latest news before the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | And email JohnThomas Tuchel is due to speak at 11am. No Bellingham, no Foden, no Grealish, no Wharton. Some explaining to do?Noni Madueke and Tino Livramento are both missing with injury. From the last squad, Jarell Quansah and Bukayo Saka come in. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel denies rift with Jude Bellingham as he explains Foden and Grealish omissions from England squad

Tuchel’s side play Wales in a friendly at Wembley before travelling to Latvia to continue their World Cup qualifying campaign

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel explains why he left out Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish from England squad

Tuchel’s side play Wales in a friendly at Wembley before travelling to Latvia to continue their World Cup qualifying campaign

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3 w. ago Forest have no plans to sack Postecoglou; Foden out, Saka in for England: football – live

⚽ Keep up with the latest news before the weekend’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | And email JohnThomas Tuchel is due to speak at 11am. No Bellingham, no Foden, no Grealish, no Wharton. Some explaining to do?Noni Madueke and Tino Livramento are both missing with injury. From the last squad, Jarell Quansah and Bukayo Saka come in. Continue reading...

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