Inter are closing in on signing John Stones as a free transfer after the 32-year-old defender left Manchester City in June. Inter and their rival Italian club Juventus were interested in Stones before the World Cup and the Nerazzurri are now in pole position to recruit him following his impressive form in England’s run to … Read more
As England fans reflect on another major tournament near-miss, the question of where the 2026 World Cup side fits into Three Lions history will no doubt have been a popular pub debate in recent days. While Thomas Tuchel’s side have been able to call on two of the planet’s very best players in Jude Bellingham … Read more
Harry Kane currently sits in second place on the list of England men’s all-time caps list. The striker made his 121st appearance for his country in the Three Lions’ World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina before sitting out the third-place play-off against France a few days later. That leaves Kane just four appearances shy of … Read more
Former England striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an “eye-opening experience” following his exit from National League side Woking after just four months and six league games in charge. The 43-year-old was named the replacement for Neal Ardley in March and won two of those six matches to guide the club … Read more
After joining Forest from Newcastle United in 2024 for £35m, Anderson became an integral player as the club finished seventh in the Premier League and qualified for Europe for the first time in 30 years. Last season, Anderson helped Forest to the Europa League semi-finals and was the Premier League leader for touches and duels … Read more
Every time Scott Rogers walks into St George’s Park there is a sign on the wall that catches his eye. It boasts that the 330-acre site is the proud home of all England’s football teams. “I look at it every time and go, ‘Well, not all of them’,” Rogers says. As head coach, Rogers guided … Read more
If Guardiola was ready to return to management, would the English Football Association make an approach? England have just finished third in the World Cup, their highest position in a men’s tournament since winning it in 1966. However, boss Thomas Tuchel has been widely criticised after the 2-1 semi-final loss to Argentina as his defensive … Read more
Buying a house A new LendingTree report finds that many vacant homes in tourist-heavy New England states are seasonal properties, leaving fewer options for year-round residents. The ski slopes of Mount Snow are visible behind some vacation rental properties west of Dover, Vermont, on April 25, 2019. (Matthew Kavanaugh for The Boston Globe) A high … Read more
Key events Righto, that’s it from me for now. Here’s Will Unwin, who’ll croon you through the next bit. Share It’s amazing, really, the environment Scaloni has cultivated for his squad. Their sense of mission is palpable, the sense of destiny mystical, and their unity in that supernatural. How well that works against Spain’s composure … Read more
Tuchel can continue to rely on captain Kane – for now. The Bayern Munich striker will be 36 when the next World Cup rolls around, but seems in no mood to hand up his England boots. Kane – who scored six goals at this World Cup, but was an unused substitute against France – told … Read more