Reading boss Paul Ince is intending to name a strong side as the Royals host Stevenage in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Ince is struggling with a lengthy injury list but still oversaw a 2-1 Sky Bet Championship win over Cardiff on Saturday.Scott Dann, Sam Hutchinson, Lucas Joao, Femi Azeez, Dejan Tetek and Liam Moore all missed that victory with none of them expected back on Tuesday night.W...Full Story »

Cheltenham manager Wade Elliott intends to make changes for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup first-round tie with Exeter.Elliott, who has no new selection issues, said “some lads need an opportunity and a chance to play” at his pre-match press conference.Defender Ben Williams will not be rushed back after missing Saturday’s 1-0 League One loss at Barnsley due to a back injury.Matty ...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be without the suspended Tom Flanagan for the Carabao Cup clash with Carlisle on Tuesday.The defender was sent off against Accrington on Saturday after being shown two yellow cards in a matter of seconds.Daniel Udoh returned from an ankle injury as a second-half substitute and could potentially be in contention to start but Aiden O’Brien missed out with a hip problem and is...Full Story »

Walsall will look to continue their positive start to the season in the Carabao Cup clash with fellow Sky Bet League Two side Swindon.The Saddlers have won both their league matches so far after a summer of heavy recruitment.They will be without the suspended Taylor Allen, who picked up two yellow cards during Saturday’s victory over Newport.Recent signing Tom Knowles came on as a substitu...Full Story »

Ipswich will check on Dominic Ball ahead of the Carabao Cup visit of Colchester.The midfielder, who joined Town from QPR this summer, has missed the opening two matches with an ankle injury but is back in training.Corrie Ndaba is also close to returning from a hip injury.Manager Kieran McKenna is likely to make changes after the weekend win at Forest Green.Colchester’s former Ipswich midfi...Full Story »

Charlton are set to be without Mandela Egbo, Chuks Aneke and Conor McGrandles for the Carabao Cup visit of QPR.New right-back Egbo is sidelined after suffering a knee injury during pre-season.Aneke is stepping up his recovery from the calf injury he picked up before the season started.Fellow forward McGrandles was forced off after 31 minutes against Derby at the weekend as a concussion substitut...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon striker David Fisher is in line to feature against Gillingham in the Carabao Cup.Fisher has recovered from a hamstring injury and was an unused substitute at Hartlepool on Saturday.Boss Johnnie Jackson named an unchanged starting line-up for their first two matches but he could make alterations for the cup game.Kyle Hudlin and Nathan Young-Coombes are also pushing for places in att...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Steve Morison looks set to make wholesale changes for the Carabao Cup clash against Portsmouth.Morison apologised to the Bluebirds’ travelling fans following a 2-1 Sky Bet Championship defeat at Reading, and Pompey are now next up at Cardiff City Stadium.Defenders Mark McGuinness and Joel Bagan are likely to be in the selection mix, and there could be a start for club captain ...Full Story »

ENGLAND heroes Ella Toone and Ellie Roebuck have been spotted enjoying themselves in Ibiza as the post-Euros party continues. The pair were part of the England squad which brought Football home at the European Championships last month. Ella Toone takes a well-deserved restCredit: Splash Goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck makes a splash on holidayCredit: Splash More recently they have been taking a wel...Full Story »

The Lionesses are queens of the continent after Sunday’s 2-1 win over Germany. Beth Mead celebrated England's Euro 2022 win with a massive McDonald's feast Credit: https://www.instagram.com/leahwilliamsonn/ Mead had extra reason to party after being name Top Scorer and Player of the Tournament Credit: Getty But it’s Mead who’s leading the way to be named this year’s Sp...Full Story »

Manchester United flop Paul Pogba could miss the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after sustaining a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee during Juventus' pre-season tour of the United States Paul Pogba could be set to miss the 2022 World Cup (Image: 2022 Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC) Juventus star Paul Pogba could be set to miss the World Cup with a knee injury that could keep him out unti...Full Story »

Graham Alexander believes Motherwell’s Europa Conference League exit at the hands of Irish side Sligo Rovers on a 3-0 aggregate could be a reality check.The Steelmen trailed 1-0 from the first leg of the second-qualifying round at Fir Park and soon found themselves behind in The Showgrounds when Sligo defender Shane Blaney curled in a long-distance free-kick in the fourth minute.Well&rsquo...Full Story »

Motherwell’s Europa Conference League aspirations ended in embarrassment as another defeat by Sligo Rovers saw them exit the second qualifying round 3-0 on aggregate.Graham Alexander’s men trailed 1-0 from the first leg at Fir Park and the return match at The Showgrounds had just entered its fourth minute when defender Shane Blaney curled in a delightful free-kick from 25 yards to do...Full Story »

The Lionesses produced a sensational performance on Tuesday night as they thrashed Sweden 4-0 at Bramall Lane to book their place at Wembley on Sunday. England thumped Sweden with a breathtaking display in Sheffield Credit: Getty Images - Getty Beckham says his daughter Harper has been inspired by the Lionesses Credit: Instagram And Beckham was one of the first to pay tribute to their phenome...Full Story »

England are through to their first major final since 2009 after the Euro 2022 hosts powered past Sweden with a 4-0 victory at Bramall Lane.Following a shaky start for the Lionesses in which Sweden’s Stina Blackstenius hit the bar, Beth Mead, already leading the race for the Golden Boot, put Sarina Wiegman’s side ahead with a 34th-minute strike that took her to six goals for the tourn...Full Story »

Corinne Diacre said France were “here to build history” after they got past holders the Netherlands to reach the semi-finals of the Women’s Euros for the first time.Les Bleues secured a 1-0 victory over the Dutch in Rotherham thanks to Eve Perisset’s penalty in the first half of extra time.They advance to a meeting with eight-time winners Germany in Milton Keynes on Wedne...Full Story »

Belgium reached the quarter-finals of the Women’s European Championship for the first time as Tine De Caigny’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory over Italy in their final group match of Euro 2022.A sluggish start under the blazing heat at Manchester City’s Academy Stadium saw few real chances for either opponent in the early exchanges of the must-win match...Full Story »

According to a report by Rudy Galetti of Sportitalia, after selling Matthijs de Ligt at a high price, Juventus are willing to pay 40 million euros to Torino for Gleison Bremer, while offering players an annual salary of 4.5 million euros. Bremer was previously believed to have negotiated a contract with Inter Milan that expires in 2027 with an annual salary of 3 million euros. Today, The Nera...Full Story »

Spain boss Jorge Vilda believes his side face arguably the toughest test of the tournament when they take on England in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals.Spain edged out Denmark 1-0 in their final Group B match to set up a meeting with the hosts in Brighton on Wednesday.The Spanish went into the game needing only a draw to progress to the last eight in second place behind Germany and controlled the c...Full Story »

England will take on Spain in the Euro 2022 quarter-finals after Marta Cardona headed a last-gasp winner to earn the Spanish a 1-0 victory over Denmark.Having gone into the game only needing a draw to progress from Group B in second place behind Germany, Spain controlled the contest at the Brentford Community Stadium and were eventually rewarded for their efforts in the 90th minute.Cardona loope...Full Story »