Lee Carsley dismissed suggestions he effectively ruled himself out of the permanent England post by saying he is still on the path to becoming the world-class coach the job needs.Gareth Southgate’s temporary successor bounced back from Thursday’s embarrassing 2-1 home defeat to Greece with a 3-1 win away to Finland in the Nations League on Sunday.England were not wholly convincing in...Full Story »

England returned to winning ways as Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Declan Rice fired Lee Carsley’s side to a much-needed, if at times flat, Nations League victory in Finland.Reeling from Thursday’s alarming display and defeat against Greece at Wembley, the Euro 2024 runners-up could ill afford a slip up against the lowest ranked side in Group B2.England did not fully convi...Full Story »

England winger Jack Grealish owes Trent Alexander-Arnold £500 after the Liverpool defender scored a superb free-kick in the 3-1 Nations League victory over Finland.Leading 1-0 through Grealish’s first-half goal, Alexander-Arnold whipped home a 74th-minute set-piece to give Lee Carsley’s side some much-needed breathing room.“I said, as a joke, if you score this I’ll ...Full Story »

Liverpool icon Joel Matip has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33, just months after leaving the Reds at the end of his contract Joel Matip has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 33 (Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Ex-Liverpool star Joel Matip has dropped a bombshell as he hangs up his boots just months after bidding farewel...Full Story »

Bukayo Saka has returned to Arsenal for further assessment on the injury he picked up in England's loss to Greece on Thursday, the national side confirmed on Saturday. Saka, who started against Greece, limped off early in the second half and was replaced by Noni Madueke. He will now not travel with the squad for their clash against Finland in Helsinki on Sunday. Lee Carsley will have a 22-ma...Full Story »

Manchester United are ready to sell Harry Maguire in January.Daily Star says United will seek to sell for £10m over the New Year. Maguire has started three times in the Premier League and twice in cup competitions.  But he has also battled with injury and is currently sidelined again with a knock. The defender is now again to be transfer-listed ahead of the January market. Maguire...Full Story »

German Paralympian Wojtek Czyz can't see Jurgen Klopp using his new Red Bull position as a holding position before taking the Germany job.The former Liverpool manager has been named head of soccer at Red Bull, where he will take charge from January 1. Good friend Czyz believes Klopp will throw everything into the €10m-a-year post. Speaking to The Sports Agents, he said: "I think Red Bu...Full Story »

Juventus are watching Sevilla midfielder Dodi Lukebakio.Lukebakio proved the matchwinner in the derby win against Real Betis last week with his successful penalty. La Gazzetta dello Sport says his form has brought him to the attention of Juve sports director Cristiano Giuntoli. Giuntoli was at the Olimpico in Rome on Friday, watching the draw between Italy and Belgium with Lukebakio on the p...Full Story »

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EDIN TERZIC is the shock name on Manchester United’s shortlist to replace Erik ten Hag. German Terzic took Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final last season before surprisingly quitting. Edin Terzic is the latest name in contention if Erik ten Hag departs Credit: Getty He has many admirers at Old Trafford and it would he a smart but unexpected move to go for him if they sack u...Full Story »