Che Adams inspired Southampton to a 2-1 victory over fellow Sky Bet Championship promotion chasers Coventry – who missed a penalty.Striker Adams claimed Saints’ opener after he had deflected in Kyle Walker-Peters’ blast before more decisively bagging a second – both after Haji Wright had missed a spot-kick for the visitors.Jake Bidwell ended his year-long run without a go...Full Story »

Russell Martin acknowledged automatic promotion is now likely beyond Southampton after his side’s toothless display at Blackburn saw them stumble to a scoreless draw.Having fought for a top-two finish in the Championship for much of the season, Saints’ profligacy in front of goal proved costly in the last-gasp Good Friday draw with Middlesbrough and even later loss to Ipswich on East...Full Story »

Defender Fleurs joined Kaizer Chiefs last October South African footballer Luke Fleurs has been shot dead in a car hijacking, police say. The shooting took place at a petrol station on Wednesday night in the Johannesburg suburb of Florida. The 24-year-old Kaizer Chiefs star was waiting to be attended to when he was approached by unknown gunmen, who ordered him to get out of the vehicle. One ...Full Story »

Tottenham are eyeing a surprise move, as Ange Postecoglou improves his squad (Image credit: Getty Images) Tottenham are said to be preparing a move for a South American star this summer, as Ange Postecoglou aims to improve his squad. Spurs are riding high in the Premier League, chasing the fourth Champions League spot but have found that their thin squad has prevented them from sustaining a t...Full Story »

Super sub Jeremy Sarmiento secured Sky Bet Championship comeback kings Ipswich a stunning 3-2 stoppage-time win against profligate Southampton to go back to the top of the table.A packed Portman Road hosted this eagerly-anticipated Easter Monday encounter between a pair of sides pushing for a place in the Premier League next season.Che Adams and Adam Armstrong put Southampton on course for a muc...Full Story »

Sam Allardyce insists that England boss Gareth Southgate does not want the Manchester United job despite being linked with a move to Old Trafford. Southgate reported to be an option for United England boss previously said links were "disrespectful" Allardyce backs him to snub potential move WHAT HAPPENED?Allardyce managed England for one game in 2016 and he was replaced by Southgate, who...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate praised Jude Bellingham’s never-say-die attitude after saving England from defeat against Belgium at the end of an international break that provides plenty of food for thought ahead of the Euros.Among the favourites for glory this summer, the side third in FIFA’s world rankings stepped up preparations with a pair of high-level friendlies against the nations directly ...Full Story »

Oli Coker scored twice as Southend kept alive their outside hopes of making the Vanarama National League play-offs with an impressive 3-0 win at Solihull Moors.Coker opened the scoring midway through the first half, converting with ease after good work down the wing from Wes Fonguck.Joe Sbarra came close to an equaliser but saw his low effort tipped behind by goalkeeper Colin Andeng Ndi.Coker do...Full Story »

England manager Gareth Southgate has confirmed Declan Rice will captain the Three Lions on Tuesday against Belgium at Wembley Stadium. WHAT HAPPENED?Rice will captain England for the first time on Tuesday when the Three Lions take on Belgium at Wembley. The Arsenal midfielder has been handed the armband due to injuries to Harry Kane and Kyle Walker, who have both been ruled out of the match. ...Full Story »

England captain Harry Kane will miss their clash against Belgium, Gareth Southgate confirms, as he flies back to Germany to receive ankle treatment. WHAT HAPPENED?Kane, who carried an ankle problem to the England camp ahead of their March international friendlies, did not make it to Gareth Southgate's matchday squad against Brazil on Saturday. And the manager confirmed after that 1-0 loss tha...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate was pleased by England’s display in the defeat to Brazil and praised his trio of debutants as he experimented ahead of Euro 2024.Saturday’s Wembley clash between these injury-hit sides ended in the hosts’ first defeat since their World Cup quarter-final exit to France 15 months ago.England had hoped to start the international year with a bang but stumbled as te...Full Story »

Southend’s National League play-off prospects suffered a further dent after being held to a goalless draw by Woking at Roots Hall.The Shrimpers drew for the sixth time in a 10-match unbeaten run which has left them 10 points adrift of the top seven with six games remaining.Nathan Ralph had a close-range shot saved by Woking goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen before Noor Husin fired just over for...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate has rubbished "completely disrespectful" rumours linking him with the Manchester United job. Southgate focussed on England duty Does not want any speculation on his future Ratcliffe reportedly wants him at Old Trafford WHAT HAPPENED?Recent reports have suggested that Manchester United's new co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe of INEOS, has identified Southgate as their top choic...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate has closed the door on Mason Greenwood making his England return in the upcoming Euros. Greenwood, 22, is currently on loan at Getafe from Manchester United. He has enjoyed his spell in Spain this season, having joined the club from Old Trafford in the summer. The forward is likely to leave boyhood club United permanently this summer, however. And despite his decent form on ...Full Story »

GARETH SOUTHGATE has warned misfiring Manchester pair Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish their Euro 2024 spots are not guaranteed. Not with in-form Jarrod Bowen and Anthony Gordon breathing down their necks ahead of next week’s friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. Gareth Southgate has warned his misfiring England stars their places at Euro 2024 are not guaranteed Credit: PA Marcus Rash...Full Story »

Falkirk survived a brief scare as they continued their march to promotion with a 4-1 win at Queen of the South.The runaway Scottish League One leaders’ unbeaten campaign was at risk when Josh Todd put the hosts ahead 10 minutes into the second half.But two goals in the next 11 minutes from Callumn Morrison and Liam Henderson turned the game around before Morrison scored his second from the...Full Story »

Southend remain three points above Hartlepool in midtable in the National League after the sides played out a goalless draw.The first big chance fell to Southend’s Gus Scott-Morriss after he got on the end of Nathan Ralph’s cross at the far post but his effort was well blocked.Down the other end, Emmanuel Dieseruvwe set up Brennan Dickenson for a shot that was saved while Henry Sanda...Full Story »

The Newcastle Chronicle revealed over the weekend that Newcastle United received an approach regarding Mario Dorgeles before sporting director Dan Ashworth commenced his gardening leave. The report also noted that Arsenal and Chelsea are “aware” of Dorgeles. Meanwhile, Danish football magazine Tipsbladet reported yesterday that the Ivory Coast native has caught the eyes of suitors...Full Story »

Goals from Gus Scott-Morriss and Harry Cardwell gave Southend a 2-0 win over struggling Dorking Wanderers in the Vanarama National League.The hosts took the lead after 27 minutes when Cardwell was fouled on the edge of the area by Jimmy Muitt, who was booked.Scott-Morriss stepped up and lashed the free-kick past Wanderers goalkeeper Harrison Male.The Shrimpers wrapped up the points after Noor Hu...Full Story »

Southend extended their unbeaten run to seven games with a 1-1 Vanarama National League draw against Dagenham.The Daggers went ahead in the first half when Ryan Hill coolly converted from Dion Pereira’s cutback in the 14th minute.The visitors then had a raft of chances to extend their lead, with the best of them falling to Josh Rees, who saw his shot tipped onto the crossbar.Southend hit b...Full Story »