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Harry Kane given green light for England duty but injured trio pull out of squad

7Oct

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Harry Kane given green light for England duty but injured trio pull out of squad

Harry Kane has been given the green light to play for England following an injury scare but Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo and Morgan Gibbs-White have been ruled out of Nations League action. FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 06: Harry Kane of Bayern Munich receives medical treatment during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Bayern München at Deutsche Bank Park on October 06, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by M. Donato/FC Bayern via Getty Images) The England captain limped off and was substituted in the 72nd minute of Bayern Munich’s 3-3 draw at Eintracht Frankfurt, moments after requiring treatment following a clash with Brazilian defender Tuta. Kane travelled directly to St George’s Park and, after being examined by Football Association doctors, ...

Declan Rice and Jack Grealish give Lee Carsley winning start to England reign

7Sep

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Declan Rice and Jack Grealish give Lee Carsley winning start to England reign

After all the focus on the soundtrack, Lee Carsley’s first game as England manager was certainly loaded with narrative. The inevitable line is that you couldn’t script this but, well, it’s really the first thing you’d script. Declan Rice and Jack Grealish scored the goals in a 2-0 England win over Ireland, the national team they both left, to also overcome a constant chorus of boos. If anything, such a response seemed to counter-productively drive them on, in the way that often happens. At least for a time. This win really just evolved into the sort of win over a smaller country that England have long learned to expect under Gareth Southgate, albeit with one important twist. The attacking under Carsley was different throughout and, for a brief period, quite exciting. There was a sens...

Hallgrimsson anticipates a defence-heavy encounter with England

7Sep

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Hallgrimsson anticipates a defence-heavy encounter with England

Heimir Hallgrimsson initially scoffed at the question of playing “entertaining and “exciting” football against Uefa Nations League opponents England in Dublin tonight. Flanked by his captain Seamus Coleman at yesterday morning’s pre-match press conference, the new Republic of Ireland boss threw the question back at the reporter. “What do you mean with ‘entertainment’ and ‘excitement’? What excites you? What entertains you?”At that precise moment, the ghost of Giovanni Trapattoni hung in the air. “If you want to see a show – go to the opera,” the veteran Italian coach used to lecture the Irish media during his time as Ireland manager between 2008 and 2013. Trapattoni never professed to be in the entertainment business.Hallgrimsson is probably cut from the same cloth as the chari...

Tottenham’s midfield transfer plan revealed as president confirms £21m option

5Sep

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Tottenham’s midfield transfer plan revealed as president confirms £21m option

Tottenham Hotspur have an option to sign Real Betis and USA midfielder Johnny Cardoso for around £21m next year, the president of the Spanish side has confirmed. The two clubs conducted late business in the summer transfer window, as the Lilywhites sent Argentina midfielder Giovani Lo Celso back to his former club on a permanent deal. Betis and Tottenham had previously negotiated Lo Celso's move to North London in 2020, but the former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder ultimately failed to make the grade in the Premier League. While discussing the Lo Celso deal, Tottenham and Betis also held talks over USA international Cardoso, whom Tottenham were reported to have struck a peculiar transfer deal for. As confirmed by Betis president Angel Haro - in quotes attributed to The Telegrap...

Angel Gomes’ decision to leave Man United has been vindicated

5Sep

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Angel Gomes’ decision to leave Man United has been vindicated

England’s new midfield hope Angel Gomes says his decision to leave Manchester United as a teenager has been vindicated by his call-up to Lee Carsley’s first squad. The 24-year-old has earned his reputation in France with Lille and has been included in the England squad for the first time by interim coach Carsley for the forthcoming Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. Having left United at the age of 19, Gomes recalled last night: ‘When I left it was for the idea to better myself as a player and person and I knew eventually I could create a pathway to be in this position. ‘But it was difficult, leaving the club I was at from six and heading into the unknown.‘The hardest point was leaving England and going on loan to Portugal. There was a project in min...

Ollie Watkins pulls out of England squad ahead of UEFA Nations League fixtures

4Sep

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Ollie Watkins pulls out of England squad ahead of UEFA Nations League fixtures

The England squad has been announced for the upcoming Nations League fixtures but ex-Weston striker Ollie Watkins has decided to pull out of the squad after his initial selection. England’s interim manager Lee Carsley named his squad last weekend for the upcoming games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland. The initial squad included ex-Weston star Ollie Watkins along with Cole Palmer and Phil Foden.However, since the squad announcement Watkins, Palmer, and Foden have decided to pull out of the squad. In a statement, the Football Association said: “Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden will play no part in England’s forthcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. “The Three Lions squad reported to St George’s Park on Tuesday but, following assessment, both Palmer and Watkin...