So it turns out Gareth Southgate could make a powerful change. He needs just 94 minutes to do that, seconds before he faces the most brutal accusation of his eight-year tenure. Of all the aspects of this incredible England comeback, few are as striking as Ivan Toney’s recent cameos. With two minutes left in normal… Read More »
Tottenham-Newcastle LIVE! Spurs return to St James’ Park much healthier for the first time since last year’s 6-1 defeat. Despite Ange Postecoglou’s insistence that he does not particularly care about constant analysis of the race for the Premier League’s top four, his team could take control of the business later today. They are level on… Read More »
As Dan Ashworth waits to find out when he will take over as Manchester United’s new director of football, the last thing he wants is to be reminded of a costly mistake he made during his time in charge of Newcastle. Ashworth did a lot of good things during his 18 months as sporting director… Read More »
Howe’s name was chanted by Newcastle fans before the international break – Alamy Live News/Andrew Yates There was a clear message when Newcastle United descended on Dubai for a warm-weather training camp last week. With ten games left to play, this was a time to reset, recharge and start over. Eddie Howe has repeatedly emphasized… Read More »
England will face Brazil at Wembley this evening, with Gareth Southgate’s side continuing their preparations for Euro 2024 with an important friendly match. The Three Lions suffered an injury crisis in their penultimate game before Southgate named his training squad for this summer’s European Championship; captain Harry Kane and winger Bukayo Saka are among those… Read More »
England’s front five of Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane will be as good as anyone at Euro 2024, and Gareth Southgate can also rely on an experienced goalkeeper and wealth at right-back. With the return of Harry Maguire to Manchester United, even the manager’s concerns about the centre-back have… Read More »