Gareth Southgate understands why travelling fans booed him at full-time but was bullish about England’s performance after a defeat to Italy that saw them suffer Nations League relegation.Considered among the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar, things have gone awry for the Euro 2020 runners-up at just the wrong time.Nations League defeats to Hungary bookended a miserable four-game sl...Full Story »

Harry Maguire has had plenty of critics in recent months but still looks set to start for England in Qatar. Gareth Southgate will keep faith with Harry Maguire going into the World Cup - because the rest of his central defenders are not good enough. The Manchester United captain has been a controversial figure in recent months as his club form has dipped resulting in him losing his first-team p...Full Story »

The Three Lions boss admits it is “not ideal” that Ben Chilwell, Luke Shaw, Harry Maguire and Kalvin Phillips have struggled to feature this season. Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are both struggling to get minutes for Manchester United Credit: EPA Gareth Southgate is concerned by the lack of action for some of his players Credit: PA A 28-man squad has been picked for the final two W...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth hailed Wycombe’s defensive resolve after they weathered a second-half storm to see off struggling Accrington 1-0.Jason McCarthy’s first-half goal was enough for the Chairboys to bag three points in front of their home fans for the first time since the opening day of the season.Wycombe have conceded the second-most goals of the 12 teams in League One’s top half ...Full Story »

GARETH SOUTHGATE turned down the chance to watch Manchester United vs Arsenal to fly to Italy for Roma's trip to Udinese. The England gaffer was in the stands to watch Tammy Abraham in action for Jose Mourinho's side. Gareth Southgate flew to Italy to watch Tammy Abraham in action Abraham failed to catch the eye before being replaced in the 77th minute Although the 24-year-old fired a blank ...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth said he was ‘gutted’ that Wycombe were not taking all three points home from their 1-1 draw at Fleetwood in Sky Bet League One.The Chairboys had Garath McCleary sent off with less than 10 minutes on the clock but Anis Mehmeti put them ahead shortly before half-time.New recruit Admiral Muskwe scored Fleetwood’s equaliser midway through the second half, leaving t...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth expects one or two players to return from injury when Wycombe host Charlton in League One on Saturday, but refrained from getting more specific.Striker Sam Vokes is among the injured that Chairboys supporters will hope to see back on the pitch, a possibility the boss did not rule out.Ryan Tafazolli, meanwhile, could also be among the returnees after pulling his internal oblique ...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth praised his side’s resilience as they cruised to a 3-0 victory at Barnsley.The Chairboys took the lead in the 37th minute through Anis Mehmeti before skipper Dominic Gape added a second midway through the second half with a 50-yard lob over home goalkeeper Brad Collins.Nick Freeman marked his return from injury by thumping a powerful effort past Collins fro...Full Story »

England are taking on Germany in the Euro 2022 final with the women handed the chance to go one further than the men last year and win the tournament at Wembley Gareth Southgate will no doubt be watching on as the England Women take on Germany in the European Championship final at Wembley. But he might have been left a bit down in the dumps after cameras panned to one fan's banner, indicating ...Full Story »

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth refused to get carried away after a 3-0 win over Burton started their League One campaign in fine style.Goals from David Wheeler, Anis Mehmeti and a stunning Josh Scowen half-volley gave last year’s play-off finalists the perfect start to their season.The first goal came inside 10 minutes, with Scowen’s ball in behind the Burton defence met by Wheeler wh...Full Story »

GARETH BALE was reunited with his Real Madrid pals in Los Angeles. The Wales captain, 33, moved Stateside after nine glittering years at the Bernabeu when his contract expired at the end of June. Bale was greeted by former boss AncelottiCredit: @realmadrid But Bale, who has already got off the mark at new club LAFC, was pictured having a warm embrace with Real boss Carlo Ancelotti and Karim B...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate's wife Alison has blasted Alan Shearer (Image: GETTY) Gareth Southgate's wife has branded Alan Shearer a "pain the a**" after the all-time Premier League top goalscorer shared footage of wildfires. Shearer had been holidaying in the Algarve, Portugal, when he shared terrifying footage of wildfires sweeping through the area. Shearer said: "This is unbelievable, I've never seen ...Full Story »

Wales forward Gareth Bale has joined LAFC on a 12-month contract, with options through to 2024, after his departure from LaLiga champions Real Madrid, the Major League Soccer side announced on Monday. The 32-year-old, who signed for Spanish giants Real from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur in 2013 for a then-record transfer fee of €100 million ($105.84 million), will join as a free...Full Story »

GARETH BALE looks to have made the wisest move of his career - and not just because of the 19 local golf courses in Los Angeles. The Wales captain is heading for the golden state of California as he prepares his all-important countdown for the World Cup with MLS outfit LAFC. There are 19 local golf courses within teeing distance of LAFC's home stadium Bale grinned when he had "loads" of optio...Full Story »

Gareth Bale is set to join MLS side LAFC on a free transfer from Real Madrid LAFC are finalising a deal to sign Gareth Bale on a free transfer following the expiry of his Real Madrid contract, according to reports in the United States. The Welshman has been exploring his options ahead of November's World Cup in Qatar and now it looks like a fresh challenge in the MLS awaits the 32-year-old, as ...Full Story »

FA chief Debbie Hewitt supports the head coach despite his recent setbacks Gareth Southgate AP The last international break was particularly tough for England. The two defeats against Hungary and draws with Germany and Italy have left the Three Lions bottom of Group Three and with no chance of reaching the Nations League final four. Relegation to League B is a serious threat to England, who a...Full Story »

Gareth Bale should make the trip to Newcastle, says Saunders Dean Saunders believes free agent Gareth Bale will head back to the Premier League for next season and Newcastle would be the perfect destination. The 32-year-old former Tottenham star was released by Real Madrid after his contract expired but so far hasn't given anything away regarding his future. Bale featured in Wales’ quali...Full Story »

England manager Gareth Southgate was on the receiving end of some negative chants and booing at Molineux during his side's embarrassing 4-0 thrashing by Hungary on Tuesday England endured a chastening evening against Hungary (Image: Getty Images) Gareth Southgate has admitted he understands why England supporters were booing him following the shocking 4-0 defeat by Hungary. The Three Lions we...Full Story »

Gareth Bale says it is better Wales make their mistakes now and not at the World Cup after suffering more stoppage-time heartbreak against Holland.Memphis Depay secured an eventful 3-2 Nations League victory for Holland in the third minute of stoppage time in Rotterdam, just seconds after Bale had equalised from the penalty spot.Wales are bottom of their A4 group with one point having lost three...Full Story »

Harry Kane believes boss Gareth Southgate is still the man to take England forward despite a 4-0 home defeat to Hungary.Roland Sallai’s brace was complemented by a thunderous Zsolt Nagy strike and – shortly after John Stones’ red card – Daniel Gazdag made it 4-0 on a night when fans booed the team and chanted “you don’t know what you’re doing” at S...Full Story »