England

Carsley relieved to sign off with Nations League promotion for England

Haaland was at his destructive best as Norway brushed aside Kazakhstan 5-0 to finish top of Group B3 ahead of Austria who were held to a 1-1 draw by Slovenia.

Kane hopes Tuchel's winning record will help end England's trophy wait

England captain Harry Kane expects incoming coach Thomas Tuchel to have the backing of fans despite his nationality, adding that the German's track record could help the team end a 58-year wait for a major trophy.

England ready for Pakistan's spin assault in second Test

Returning England captain Ben Stokes said on Monday he hopes a reused pitch for the second Test against Pakistan in Multan will play into the tourists' hands rather than the spin-heavy hosts.

Gareth Southgate taking year out from coaching

Former England manager Gareth Southgate said Thursday he would not return to coaching for the next year.

Brook hits 317 as records tumble in Multan

England notched up their highest total in 86 years thanks to Harry Brook's triple century and Joe Root's double ton, declaring on 823-7 before Pakistan collapsed to a perilous position on the fourth day of the first Test on Thursday.

Injured Kane won't start England's Nations League clash with Greece

England interim boss Lee Carsley has revealed Harry Kane will not be in the starting line-up for Thursday's Nations League clash with Greece as his captain recovers from injury.

Moeen Ali retires from international cricket

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket, saying "the time is right" to move on, according to the BBC. Moeen played all three formats for England after making his international debut in 2014.

England's Grealish and Rice respectful despite frosty Irish welcome

England's Declan Rice and Jack Grealish shrugged off their hostile reception in Dublin by scoring both goals in England's Nations League win over Ireland on Saturday and said they have nothing but respect for the opponents they once represented.

More to come, says Root after setting England century record

England's Joe Root said he had lost none of his desire to score runs for his country and get better as a player after compiling his 34th Test century on Saturday at Lord's in the second test against Sri Lanka.

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

Cabrera hopes to get Hamza 'very soon'

Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera has expressed his optimism about getting Leicester City’s Hamza Choudhury in the Bangladesh camp soon, after the midfielder received his Bangladesh passport on Friday and sent a letter to the Bangladesh Football Federation expressing his desire to represent the Red and Greens.

August 18, 2024
August 18, 2024

Melbourne match in 2027 to celebrate 150th anniversary of first ever Test

Cricket Australia (CA) plan to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first ever Test match, played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 1877, with an Australia vs England Test at the same venue in March 2027, the governing body said on Sunday.

July 28, 2024
July 28, 2024

England take command of Test as they chase clean sweep of series

England were in a commanding position as they took a 94-run first innings lead over the West Indies and then had the tourists 33-2 at stumps on the second day of the third and final Test on Saturday.

July 27, 2024
July 27, 2024

England lose three after West Indies fold for 282

Seamer Jayden Seales took two wickets late in the day to leave England 38 for three at the close of play in reply to the West Indies' first innings score of 282 on the first day of the third and final test at Edgbaston on Friday.

July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024

"Fine margins" as Southgate's England miss out on a trophy again

Spain deserved to win Sunday's showpiece match - England coming alive only after falling behind - but the jury remains out on Southgate.

July 14, 2024
July 14, 2024

De la Fuente calls on Spain players to make history

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente called on a "brilliant" generation of players to make history for their country in the Euro 2024 final against England on Sunday.

July 13, 2024
July 13, 2024

England return to Berlin for Euro final recalls infamous Nazi salute

England face Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday at the site of an infamous moment in their football history when the players gave the Nazi salute to the Olympiastadion crowd before the start of their 1938 friendly against Germany in Berlin.

July 12, 2024
July 12, 2024

Super-sub Watkins and positive England turn up

Ollie Watkins’ 90th-minute winner in England’s 2-1 win over the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semifinal in Dortmund on Thursday night was not only a perfect example of a typical striker’s finish, but it also took a huge burden off coach Gareth Southgate as his team was finally able to deliver a much-craved positive performance in the tournament.

July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024

'An absolute disgrace': Neville slams referee's decision to award England a penalty

Former England defender and football pundit Gary Neville branded the referee's decision to award England a penalty in the first-half of their Euro 2024 semifinal against the Netherlands as an 'absolute disgrace' on Thursday. 

July 10, 2024
July 10, 2024

Anderson straight into action in last Test

James Anderson was thrust straight into the action in his final Test as England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to field against the West Indies at Lord's on Wednesday.