Dave Challinor was satisfied with the performance of his Hartlepool players on a “brilliant day” that saw Gavan Holohan’s late goal snatch a 1-0 win against Crawley on their return to the EFL.Challinor could not hide his delight on the touchline when midfielder Holohan chested down new loan signing Tyler Burey’s cross before firing the ball into the bottom corner in the 8...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan was pleased to see his side progress to the second round of the Carabao Cup, beating Sheffield Wednesday 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out after the game finished goalless in normal time.Goalkeeper Lee Nicholls was the hero for Huddersfield, who had the better chances during the game, saving spot-kicks from Massimo Luongo and Liam Palmer in the shoot-out. Former Owls s...Full Story »

Huddersfield beat Sheffield Wednesday 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to progress to the second round of the Carabao Cup after the game finished goalless in normal time.The first chance of the game fell to Huddersfield’s Scott High in the 12th minute when his shot from the edge of the area forced a fine save from Bailey Peacock-Farrell.Lewis O’Brien had another chance for the visitors aft...Full Story »

Scott Parker warned Bournemouth fans it will take time to put his stamp on the team after beginning his reign as manager with an emphatic 5-0 Carabao Cup first-round win over MK Dons.David Brooks scored twice while Dominic Solanke, Philip Billing and teenage substitute Christian Saydee were also on target as the Cherries routed their Sky Bet League One visitors.Parker, who left Fulham to replace...Full Story »

Justin Amaluzor scored on his first Motherwell start as Graham Alexander’s side beat Annan 2-0 to move into the second round of the Premier Sports Cup.Raith Rovers, Dundee and Kilmarnock also sealed their places in the knockout stages as group winners ahead of the final two group-stage fixtures on Sunday.Livingston and Arbroath secured two of the three best runner-up spots available while ...Full Story »

Teenager Finlay Pollock netted his first Hearts goal as Robbie Neilson’s side sealed Premier Sports Cup progress with a 2-0 win at Stirling.Dundee United also moved into the second round thanks to a 1-0 triumph at East Fife.Liam Boyce and 17-year-old Pollock were on target at Forthbank as Craig Gordon kept a 10th consecutive clean sheet.After an uneventful opening half hour during which fo...Full Story »

The current Three Lions boss is set to lead his country into the 2022 World Cup following last week’s heartbreaking Euro 2020 final defeat by Italy. Frank Lampard, pictured with his wife Christine, has been tipped to be England’s next manager Credit: Paul Edwards / The Sun Gareth Southgate will remain in charge until at least the 2022 World Cup Credit: Getty Former Chelsea defende...Full Story »

Hearts and Livingston both recorded comfortable away wins in the Covid-hit opening weekend of the Premier Sports Cup.Gary Mackay-Steven and Liam Boyce were on target as Hearts won 2-0 at Peterhead, while Livingston triumphed 3-0 at Brechin.Morton earlier became the third team to forfeit their opening group game after “multiple” players tested positive for Covid.Stranraer were awarded...Full Story »

Kieran Trippier believes England's Euro 2020 semi-final win over Denmark shows how much the team has progressed in the past three years. The Three Lions came from behind at Wembley to seal a 2-1 victory after extra time and reach a first major final in 55 years. Harry Kane turned home the rebound from his saved penalty to settle a tie in which a Simon Kjaer own goal had brought England level...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly ready to hijack Arsenal's plans for Brighton defender Ben White. The Gunners have failed with an opening offer to sign the 23-year-old. White is currently away with England at Euro 2020. And the Transfer Window Podcast says Chelsea have told White they want to sign him this summer. Everton and Manchester City are also interested in the former Southampton man. Now th...Full Story »

Cesar Azpilicueta has urged Spain to follow the example of their predecessors at the 2010 World Cup finals to get their Euro 2020 campaign back on track.Luis Enrique’s men head into their final Group E game against Slovakia in Seville on Wednesday sitting in third place after draws with Sweden and Poland and knowing there is little margin for error if they are to make it to the knockout st...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland, is the potentially the biggest star to miss out on Euro 2020, and he could be banned from playing in World Cup next year too Norwegian megastar Erling Haaland could miss out on the 2026 World Cup - set to be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico - due to FIFA sanctions should they boycott the 2022 iteration. Norway's players - including Haaland - hav...Full Story »

The Foxes midfielder lifted the famous trophy in May with a 1-0 win over Chelsea. It was Maddison's first major trophy and he marked the occasion by getting inked at Artemis Studio by tattooist to the stars Dale McGovern. The design features a young Maddison holding a football next to the trophy on the Wembley pitch, with the phrase: "Dreams really do come true." McGovern revealed on his Inst...Full Story »

Harry Kane insists England are in a better position heading into the European Championship than they were for their run to the 2018 World Cup semi-final. The Three Lions begin their Euro 2020 campaign against Group D rivals Croatia at Wembley on Sunday. The same opponents ended England's World Cup hopes three years ago but both squads have changed since. Captain Kane, who won the golden boo...Full Story »

Callum Davidson saluted St Johnstone’s saviour Geoff Brown after the 1-0 Scottish Cup final win over Hibernian secured an extraordinary cup double.Wing-back Shaun Rooney, who scored the only goal in the Betfred Cup final win over Livingston at Hampden Park in February, was the hero again with a header in the 31st minute at the national stadium, with Hibs keeper Matt Macey’s penalty s...Full Story »

Shaun Rooney was again the hero as St Johnstone beat Hibernian 1-0 in the Scottish Cup final to secure an extraordinary cup double.The 24-year-old wing-back scored the only goal in the Betfred Cup final win over Livingston at Hampden Park in February and made the difference against Hibs at the national stadium to confirm the greatest season in the Perth club’s history.Rooney’s header...Full Story »

Steve Bruce was in philosophical mood after being booed by sections of the Newcastle crowd on their return to St James’ Park.The 60-year-old head coach, who has faced concerted criticism since replacing Rafael Benitez at the helm two summers ago, was jeered by some among a crowd of 10,000 as he, his staff and the players completed a lap of appreciation after the final whistle in their 1-0 ...Full Story »

Chelsea were narrowly beaten by a spirited Leicester City side in Saturday's FA Cup final. Thomas Tuchel has claimed that his Chelsea players were simply unlucky throughout Saturday's FA Cup final, which saw Leicester City clinch the trophy with a narrow 1-0 win at Wembley Stadium. A stunning second-half strike from Youri Tielemans secured a famous win for the Foxes, who were the better side fo...Full Story »

LONDON -- Stretched above the majority of Leicester City supporters, Youri Tielemans unleashed a majestic 25-yard strike to beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final, was a banner bearing the image of the club's deceased owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Thirteen words accompanied his picture, bearing a warm smile and hands clasped: "Our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." I...Full Story »

Triumphant Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers saluted his fantastic Foxes after their historic FA Cup victory.Leicester lifted the trophy for the first time after Youri Tielemans’ second-half stunner beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley.Tielemans settled a tight game which saw late drama with two fine saves from Kasper Schmeichel and former Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell having a goal ruled out by VA...Full Story »