Roy Keane opined that Trent Alexander-Arnold "will be ripped to shreds" in Euro 2024 as he is judged as the weak spot in Gareth Southgate's team. WHAT HAPPENED?There has been considerable speculation about Alexander-Arnold starting as a midfielder for England's Group C opener against Serbia. Despite his reputation as one of the best right-backs in the world, Southgate has been experimenting w...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate has added Jude Bellingham to England's leadership group for Euro 2024 - despite being the third-youngest member of the squad. WHAT HAPPENED?Southgate revealed that the 20-year-old has been promoted to a select group of leaders, namely captain Harry Kane, Kyle Walker and Declan Rice. The England boss wants them to gauge the mood of the squad and use them as a conduit to speak ...Full Story »

Jack Grealish's summer holidays have started early after he was shockingly axed from Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad - and he's jetted to Dubai with his brother Jack Grealish has started an unexpected early summer holiday after he was cut from Gareth Southgate's squad. The £100million man, 28, wasn't part of England's final 26-man squad for Euro 2024. And he's already kicking his feet ...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate understood why fans booed his side after a dismal defeat to Iceland that the England manager hopes will “really focus the mind” heading into Euro 2024.An expectant Wembley crowd let their frustrations known after an alarmingly poor performance in their last warm-up friendly against a side that will not even be at the finals in Germany.Southgate’s side were toot...Full Story »

England boss Gareth Southgate accused his players of failing to show enough character as they slumped to a 1-0 loss to Iceland at Wembley.The home side’s last match before Euro 2024 ended in boos at the final whistle after Jon Dagur Thorsteinsson’s goal was enough to give Iceland a shock win.“We learned a lot and we know the performance wasn’t good enough,” Southgat...Full Story »

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and Manchester City winger Jack Grealish have both reportedly been cut from England's final Euro 2024 squad. WHAT HAPPENED?Maguire confirmed on Instagram that he has not been selected, while The Athletic reports that Grealish has not made Gareth Southgate's final 26-player squad ahead of this summer's European Championship. The report adds that Tottenh...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate took plenty of positives from the way England came through their penultimate European Championship warm-up friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina.The Euro 2020 runners-up are among the favourites to become kings of the continent this summer and in the midst of a 10-day training camp featuring two friendlies.Newcastle’s St James’ Park hosted the first of those matche...Full Story »

England manager Gareth Southgate has been impressed by Kobbie Mainoo's ability to handle the pressure at Manchester United in his breakout season. WHAT HAPPENED?The 19-year-old has been rewarded with a call-up to the Three Lions' squad for Euro 2024 after his excellent performances for United this season. Mainoo rounded off an impressive debut campaign with what turned out to be the winning g...Full Story »

Aaron Ramsdale wore a Hagrid costume to watch Southampton in the Championship play-off final Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale wore a hilarious Hagrid costume while sat in the Southampton end in the Championship play-off final - leaving everyone confused. Ramsdale was in attendance as Southampton confirmed their return back to the Premier League at the first time of asking as Russell Martin's ...Full Story »

Russell Martin expressed his gratitude and acknowledged he was not a “sexy appointment” after guiding Southampton to the Premier League with a precious 1-0 win over Leeds at Wembley.Adam Armstrong struck midway through the first half to haunt Leeds again with his 24th goal of the campaign and it proved enough to send Saints back to the top flight at the first time of asking.It contin...Full Story »

Southampton secured an instant return to the Premier League after Adam Armstrong struck in the first half to haunt Leeds again and earn his team a precious 1-0 win at Wembley.Saints had won the previous two Sky Bet Championship meetings with their fellow play-off finalists and Armstrong had been on target on both occasions.History repeated itself at Wembley, with Armstrong able to find the botto...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino has plenty of options when it comes to his next move after leaving Chelsea at the end of the season. WHAT HAPPENED?The Argentine is already thinking about his next move after leaving Chelsea by mutual consent after just one season at Stamford Bridge. Pochettino is keen on taking over the England job from Gareth Southgate, if the Three Lions boss moves on after Euro 2024, a...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED?Shaw has struggled with injuries for much of the season which have limited him to just 15 appearances in all competitions at club level. The latest muscle injury saw him miss the Red Devils' run in to the end of the Premier League campaign and coach Erik ten Hag has said he only has a very small chance of being available for the FA Cup final on Saturday. THE BIGGER PICTUREDespit...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin expressed hope ugly scenes involving rival fans would not tarnish a “beautiful moment” after leading his side to Wembley with a 3-1 win over West Brom.Adam Armstrong’s brace following Will Smallbone’s opener propelled Saints into the Championship play-off final against Leeds on May 26.Home fans spilled on to the pitch to celebrate moving...Full Story »

Adam Armstrong struck twice as Southampton booked a place in the Championship play-off final with a thumping 3-1 victory over West Brom on a raucous evening at St Mary’s.Midfielder Will Smallbone set Saints on course for a Wembley showdown with Leeds on May 26 by lashing home the opener four minutes into the second half.Top scorer Armstrong completed the job with a fine finish followed by ...Full Story »

Celtic, Liverpool and Newcastle United are among the three teams chasing Southampton's Alex McCarthy. The veteran shot stopper is on the market as his contract expires at the end of the season. Per The Mail, the veteran is not likely to renew his deal, as he may be ready for a move. The Reds and Newcastle are both seeking the veteran for a backup no.2 role next season. Celtic is the club w...Full Story »

Russell Martin feels Southampton have another gear to find at St Mary’s after his side drew 0-0 at West Brom in a cagey Championship play-off semi-final first leg.Both teams were indebted to their goalkeepers for keeping the game level as Alex Palmer made an excellent reaction save with his feet to keep out Saints substitute Ross Stewart’s deflected effort and Alex McCarthy also made...Full Story »

West Brom and Southampton played out a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final at the Hawthorns.Both teams had chances to win the game as Alex Palmer denied Flynn Downes when one-on-one while Alex McCarthy made an equally crucial save at the other end to keep out Grady Diangana’s header before the break.The two goalkeepers also kept the game scoreless in the sec...Full Story »

Liverpool eyeing move for Feyenoord duo According to Football Insider, new Liverpool boss Arne Slot is all set to bring two Feyenoord stars Mats Wieffer and Lutsharel Geertruida to Anfield along with him. With several midfielders including Thiago Alcantar set to exit the club in the summer, Wieffer - who has made 42 appearances across all competitions for the Dutch club this season - could pro...Full Story »

Leeds’ faint automatic promotion hopes were emphatically snuffed out on the Sky Bet Championship’s final day as they slipped to a 2-1 home defeat to Southampton.Saints striker Adam Armstrong’s opener was cancelled out by Joel Piroe before Will Smallbone regained the lead for the visitors, who were worthy winners at Elland Road.Leeds needed a win in their last game of the regula...Full Story »