Gareth Southgate lauded Bukayo Saka after the England star scored a tremendous treble against North Macedonia and enjoyed one of the best nights of his life.Having followed up March’s wins against Italy and Ukraine by beating Malta 4-0 on Friday, the side put on a show on Monday as their Euro 2024 qualification cakewalk continued.Harry Kane’s brace was complemented by Marcus Rashford...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate praised Trent Alexander-Arnold for buying into England’s midfield experiment and showing what he was capable of in the comfortable win away to Malta.The 24-year-old may be an established star at Liverpool but he has often flattered to deceive with the national team, with intense competition at right-back restricting opportunities.Alexander-Arnold struggled in a midfield ag...Full Story »

England manager Gareth Southgate has made contact with Arsenal's Ben White over a return to the international scene following the defender's mysterious World Cup departure. The defender left the Three Lions' squad halfway through their World Cup campaign in Qatar and the Gunners star has not been called up since. At the time, the Football Association cited 'personal reasons' for White's sud...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson refuses to step on Gareth Southgate’s toes when it comes to Eberechi Eze despite a two-goal afternoon from the England hopeful.The 24-year-old netted either side of half-time at Selhurst Park to lift his side to a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth, who could still secure their mathematical Premier League safety this weekend depending on results elsewhere.Eze was ...Full Story »

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth plans “big changes” at the club following the end of a miserable season.Rangers’ 2-0 loss to Bristol City was their 12th home defeat of the campaign and highlighted their shortcomings at both ends of the pitch.“It just hits home and gives me more evidence of what I need to do in the summer,” said Ainsworth, who took over in February.“...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth expressed his pride as QPR secured their Sky Bet Championship survival with a 1-0 win at Stoke.Albert Adomah’s second-half winner proved to be the difference as the Hoops secured back-to-back wins for the first time since October.In the process Ainsworth’s side extended their unbeaten run to three games and moved six points above the relegation zone with one game rem...Full Story »

Blackburn fan Gareth Ainsworth enjoyed his return to his native Lancashire after his QPR side inflicted a first home defeat of the season on promoted Burnley.Substitute Chris Martin headed home three minutes from time to clinch a 2-1 win and put the Clarets’ title party on hold.The victory – just Rangers’ second in 22 games – moved them closer to safety in the Championshi...Full Story »

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth insisted his players believe they can avoid the drop despite their relegation worries worsening after a 1-1 draw at home to Norwich.Rangers, who were top of the Sky Bet Championship in October, have slid down the table with an appalling run of just one league win in 20 matches.But Ainsworth is adamant that the players still feel confident they can save Rangers, who are ...Full Story »

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth revealed a Saturday summit inspired a 2-2 comeback draw at West Brom.Chris Martin and Lyndon Dykes rescued a point for the visitors after they went 2-0 down inside the opening 15 minutes.Martin charged down goalkeeper Josh Griffiths’ clearance to level as Rangers earned a deserved draw in their fight for Championship survival.Brandon Thomas-Asante and Semi Ajayi p...Full Story »

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth admitted his side’s fragility was evident in a 2-0 defeat at home to Preston which continued their awful slump towards the drop zone.Rangers, who were top in October, have lost nine of their past 10 matches, all but one of their seven since Ainsworth was appointed, and are now only above the relegation places because of Reading’s six-point deduction.They wer...Full Story »

The Welsh legend hung up his boots at the beginning of the year at the age of 33 after a glittering and memorable career. Gareth Bale said goodbye to fans in Wales' first home game since his retirement Credit: Reuters The winger made his Wales debut in 2006 Credit: Getty The Welshman made 111 appearances and scored 41 goals for his country Credit: Reuters The decision meant that Wales lost t...Full Story »

Bukayo Saka scored a well-taken goal in England's win over Ukraine on Sunday. Gareth Southgate said Bukayo Saka has developed a "ruthless" streak that has helped take his game to new heights this season. The 21-year-old made England's first goal and scored a sublime second as they beat Ukraine 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start to Euro 2024 qualifying in Group C afte...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate praised Bukayo Saka for adding a ruthless edge to his game after the ever-improving star’s stunning goal in England’s Euro 2024 qualification win against Ukraine.Three days on from the impressive 2-1 victory at Euro 2020 conquerors Italy, England continued their winning start to Group C in front of a sold-out Wembley crowd.Before kick-off Harry Kane was presented wit...Full Story »

England boss Gareth Southgate has responded to Marcus Rashford jetting off to New York for a holiday after pulling out of the squad for their Euro 2024 qualifiers due to an injury Marcus Rashford's absence from England duty is said to have disappointed Gareth Southgate (Image: Getty Images) Gareth Southgate admits he is disappointed not to have had Marcus Rashford in his England plans for the ...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate praised Harry Kane for his quality, mentality and professionalism after becoming England’s all-time top scorer in Thursday’s 2-1 win at reigning European champions Italy.The 29-year-old equalled Wayne Rooney’s 53-goal national record haul by scoring from the spot in their World Cup quarter-final against France in Qatar just 103 days ago.But that night is best r...Full Story »

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth is convinced the return of key players will help his side climb away from relegation danger.A 1-0 loss at home to Birmingham was Rangers’ seventh defeat in eight matches and they have lost three of their four games since Ainsworth took over.They were top in October but an appalling slump has seen them slide to just six points above the drop zone with eight matches...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth apologised to QPR supporters after his side fell to a crushing 6-1 defeat at relegation-threatened Blackpool.Jerry Yates, Andy Lyons, Curtis Nelson and Jordan Thorniley put the hosts 4-0 up before Chris Martin’s header gave Rangers a glimmer of hope just before half-time.However, Lyons grabbed his second after the break and Kenny Dougall scored late on as Blackpool cruised...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth backed QPR’s players despite their 3-1 loss at home to Blackburn in his first match as boss.Former QPR winger Ainsworth, who took over from the sacked Neil Critchley this week, was given a hero’s reception by the home crowd.But it was a losing start to his reign and the west London side have now won just once in 19 matches – and are only eight points above the ...Full Story »

Sam Gallagher scored twice as Blackburn condemned QPR to a 3-1 home defeat in Gareth Ainsworth’s first match as boss.Ainsworth’s side levelled through Tim Iroegbunam’s goal after Gallagher’s opener, but promotion-chasing Rovers responded to clinch a third consecutive win and extend their unbeaten league run to six matches.Sammie Szmodics put them back in front and Gallagh...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth hailed set-piece guru Richard Dobson for Lewis Wing’s expertly-taken winner as Wycombe beat play-off rivals Bolton 1-0 at Adams Park.Wing’s sweet strike deep into first-half stoppage time came directly from a shrewd corner routine with the midfielder playing a one-two with Garath McCleary before rifling it past James Trafford at his near post.It was the first goal th...Full Story »