Thomas Tuchel expects Mateo Kovacic to miss Saturday’s FA Cup final after Dan James’ reckless challenge in Chelsea’s 3-0 win at Leeds.Kovacic was forced off in the 30th minute with an ankle injury, shortly after James had been shown a straight red card for his high tackle on the Croatia midfielder.Chelsea cruised to victory and edged Leeds deeper into the relegation mire throug...Full Story »

Leicester will have James Maddison and James Justin back in contention for Wednesday evening’s Premier League clash with relegated Norwich.Maddison has overcome the tight hamstring which caused him to miss the weekend defeat by Everton, while defender Justin has recovered from a shoulder issue.Ricardo Pereira will once again be absent through injury, along with Ryan Bertrand and Wilfred Nd...Full Story »

The former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich midfielder was snapped in Miami this week sporting some snazzy pink locks. James Rodriguez shows off his pink barnet Credit: https://www.instagram.com/jamesrodriguez10/ But SunSport understands Becks and his Inter Miami side have been in touch with the 30 year-old to tout a possible move from Qatari club Al-Rayyan. Rodriguez’s whopping £6.5m...Full Story »

Milner offered new Reds deal but Salah future uncertain Liverpool have offered veteran James Milner a new deal, but it remains uncertain as to whether Mohamed Salah will commit to fresh terms, according to the Telegraph. Milner is out of contract next month but the 36-year-old's versatility and experience has been an asset for Jurgen Klopp this season and the club believe he can still contribu...Full Story »

Chelsea defender Reece James reportedly ‘likes’ the idea of joining Real Madrid amid interest from the Spanish giants. James is under contract with Chelsea until June 2025 but the possibility of him being poached from the west London club has emerged in recent days following reports from Spain. James has been one of the Blues’ stand-out players this season, impressing at both ...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp saluted “role model” James Milner after Liverpool maintained their quadruple challenge with a 1-0 Premier League victory at Newcastle.The 36-year-old former Magpie, who made his senior debut for Leeds almost 20 years ago, was one of five men drafted into Klopp’s much-changed starting line-up for a vital league game sandwiched between the two legs of the Champions L...Full Story »

Crawley will have midfielder James Tilley back from suspension for the Sky Bet League Two match against Leyton Orient.Tilley was sent off for a second caution during the defeat at Mansfield, so sat out the 3-0 reverse at rivals Sutton on Tuesday night.Forward Tom Nichols should be available having taken a knock late on against Sutton, when assistant manager Lewis Young was in charge after John Y...Full Story »

Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo played cupid by setting Everton flop James Rodriguez up with a stunning Russian lingerie model while the pair were team-mates at Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo set up James Rodriguez with Russian beauty Helga Lovekaty Cristiano Ronaldo once set up Everton flop James Rodriguez with a stunning Russian model. The 37-year-old Manchester United star was still...Full Story »

James Ward-Prowse produced a pair of stunning strikes as Southampton battled back from two goals down to claim a thrilling 2-2 Premier League draw at mid-table rivals Brighton.Saints skipper Ward-Prowse expertly curled home the 14th top-flight free-kick goal of his career just before the break before lashing his team level early in the second period.Danny Welbeck’s early close-range finish...Full Story »

Newport manager James Rowberry insists he has not yet given up hope of his team making the League Two play-offs, despite Friday night’s 2-1 home defeat to Colchester leaving them 10th with only two games to go.Dom Telford – the fourth tier’s top scorer – ended a 10-game goal drought with his 26th of the season to put the hosts 1-0 up after 40 minutes.And it could have bee...Full Story »

A MAN has been arrested after Chelsea star Reece James' safe was stolen during a burglary at his home. Police have confirmed that a 31-year-old man from Hampshire has been detained and remains under investigation. A man has been arrested over the burglary of Reece James' homeCredit: INSTAGRAM The group of burglars were caught on camera shining torches into the houseCredit: INSTAGRAM Last yea...Full Story »

Oxford will be without James Henry for the visit of MK Dons in Sky Bet League One on Tuesday.The midfielder suffered a fractured nose and gash to his forehead in a clash with Fleetwood captain Tom Clarke on Saturday, required plastic surgery and could miss the remainder of the season.Sam Baldock is expected to remain sidelined with a knee problem.Marcus Browne will join him with a hamstring inju...Full Story »

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl described James Ward-Prowse as “a player you need to have” after another trademark free-kick earned his side a 1-1 draw at Leeds.Ward-Prowse, who won his 10th England cap in the midweek friendly win against Ivory coast, curled home a sublime effort early in the second half after Jack Harrison had given Leeds an interval lead.Hasenhuttl, who agreed he...Full Story »

Rochdale will be without Tahvon Campbell and James Ball for the visit of Carlisle on Tuesday.The duo were both forced off in Dale’s 1-0 defeat to Mansfield last week and missed the weekend loss to Crawley. Scans have revealed both are out for the season.Striker Campbell suffered a broken foot and midfielder Ball has sustained a groin injury which will rule them out for a number of weeks.Fo...Full Story »

JAMES MADDISON and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall have got it licked as their tasty midfield partnership attracts hundreds and thousands of admirers. But Maddison reckons his 'weirdo' Leicester team-mate has scored a cone goal with another new combination. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall's unusual link-up was certainly an ice-breaker for discussion at Leicester City training Dewsbury-Hall caused more than a rip...Full Story »

Timothy Castagne and James Maddison each produced superb first-half strikes as Leicester beat Brentford 2-1 at the King Power Stadium and moved into the top half of the Premier League.Castagne marked his return from injury in style by powering a shot into the top corner in the 20th minute to put the Foxes ahead, and Maddison added a delightful free-kick 13 minutes later.Having brought some good ...Full Story »

Wigan’s James McClean returns to contention for Saturday’s League One clash with Morecambe after serving a three-game ban.The Republic of Ireland international was dismissed during the 2-0 victory over Fleetwood on March 1, but has now completed his punishment.However, striker Callum Lang will sit out the second instalment of his two-match suspension after reaching 10 yellow cards fo...Full Story »

Rochdale boss Robbie Stockdale defended James Ball for missing a golden opportunity to clinch victory during his side’s 1-1 draw against Salford.The midfielder had fired Dale into a first-half lead and, after the visitors had levelled through Matty Lund, could have handed them three points but spooned a shot over the crossbar from four yards.“I was disappointed that it was set-piece ...Full Story »

Newport boss James Rowberry urged caution even after his side leapt into the Sky Bet League Two top three with a 2-0 win at Stevenage.On-loan Rob Street netted his first for the club on 48 minutes before Ryan Haynes doubled the score and clinched three points for the visitors.Third-placed Newport now sit tied with Tranmere on 59 points, with a four-goal advantage, and just point one behind North...Full Story »

Exeter and Salford battled out a goalless draw which did little to boost either side’s promotion hopes from Sky Bet League Two.Salford made the brighter start and Matty Lund went close to opening the scoring, but his header clipped the top of the crossbar.Moments later Salford came close again, with Theo Vassell heading a corner kick against the base of the post as the Exeter goal led a ch...Full Story »