But Robert Page's future as boss of the Dragons remains in doubt. Gareth Bale will leave Real this summer when his contract expires Credit: REX FEATURES Robert Page's future as Wales boss remains in doubt Credit: REUTERS Bale, who was named on the bench for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea, will leave the Bernabeu when his contract expires this summer. The Wales capta...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth feels Wycombe are coming into form at the right time after their “best away result of the season” at Cambridge.Ainsworth’s Chairboys were dominant throughout to ease past the U’s 4-1, adding to their half-time lead – given to them by Sam Vokes – with two goals in three minutes after the break from Vokes and Josh Scowen, before Garath McCleary ...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth stressed the importance of celebrating Adebayo Akinfenwa’s career in style after Wycombe defeated Doncaster 2-0.Garath McCleary and Anis Mehmeti both scored for Wanderers as they prevailed over relegation-threatened Rovers to boost their League One play-off chances.The result made it a day to remember for the striker known as “The Beast”, who received a guard o...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate said it was an “absolute joke” that Harry Maguire was jeered by some England fans and Jack Grealish called the treatment of his team-mate “ridiculous”.Having kicked off World Cup preparations with a 2-1 comeback win against Switzerland at the weekend, the Three Lions boss made 10 changes for the friendly against Ivory Coast on Tuesday.Under-fire Mancheste...Full Story »

THOMAS TUCHEL has been warned by Gareth Southgate that playing Conor Gallagher and Mason Mount together could lead to defensive issues for Chelsea. The England boss started the pair in the middle of the pitch alongside Liverpool's Jordan Henderson in Saturday's 2-1 friendly win against Switzerland. Gareth Southgate has declared England looked vulnerable with Mason Mount and Conor Gallagher sta...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate was pleased by the way England came through their testing friendly with well-drilled Switzerland as skipper Harry Kane continued his march towards the national team’s scoring record.Preparations for this year’s World Cup got under way in front of a sell-out Wembley crowd in the Alzheimer’s Society International against the team 14th in the FIFA world rankings.S...Full Story »

GARETH BALE slammed Spanish media TWICE in 24 hours, blasting: "We all know who the real parasite is!" The Real Madrid star delivered a powerful warning that "malicious" attacks can damage athletes' mental health and "send them over the edge". Marca labelled Bale a 'parasite' Bale has a bitter relationship with some of the LaLiga media. Sports daily Marca mocked him up as an insect sucking b...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate has questioned the benefits of England boycotting the World Cup finals in Qatar over the country's human rights record. Concerns over the treatment of migrant workers and members of the LGBTQ+ community have prompted Southgate and his players to consider taking some sort of action to highlight the issues. Southgate held a 30-minute meeting at St George's Park on Tuesday to dis...Full Story »

Wales hero Gareth Bale praised his team-mates for digging deep to overcome Austria in their World Cup play-off but hit out at “disgusting” coverage of his own situation in the Spanish media in the build-up.Bale produced two terrific strikes – one in each half of the semi-final – as Wales won 2-1 to move within one game of ending their 64-year wait to play at a World Cup.W...Full Story »

Gareth Bale fired Wales to a 2-1 World Cup play-off semi-final victory over Austria that leaves them in sight of their first appearance in the finals for 64 years.Bale produced two stunning strikes – one in each half – before Wales had to endure anxious moments after Marcel Sabitzer’s deflected effort halved the deficit.Wales will now play Scotland or Ukraine for a place at the...Full Story »

GARETH SOUTHGATE says it's "horrible" that female and gay England fans fear travelling to the Qatar World Cup. The Three Lions boss said he and his team will try to put pressure on the Qatari authorities to make their country more welcoming. Southgate has spoken on issues facing fans who intend to travel to Qatar They will also address concerns about workers' rights and human rights. Southga...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth felt his side deserved more from their 0-0 draw at Portsmouth.Only an inspired performance from Pompey goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu denied the play-off chasers all three points.Ainsworth said: “I think we’ve played well today. We did everything but score and I’m really really proud of them. Pompey are a top tough team, and Danny Cowley has them well ...Full Story »

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth could name an unchanged team for Tuesday’s clash with Fleetwood.Wanderers have put a bad spell behind them with seven points from their last three games and had the better of a goalless draw against leaders Rotherham at the weekend.Jordan Obita sat out that one through illness, with Joe Jacobson returning to the side.Curtis Thompson has been Wycombe’s on...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth praised Rotherham’s defending after their miserly backline shut his team out in the 0-0 Sky Bet League One draw  at Adams Park.The Chairboys had the better of the play over 90 minutes, but the Millers showed just why they have only conceded five goals on the road in League One all season as a meeting between these two finished goalless for the second t...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth celebrated his 500th game in charge of Wycombe with a victory that moved the Chairboys back into League One’s top six.After a run of indifferent form Ainsworth’s men survived a second-half fightback from bottom club Crewe before registering a second consecutive win.January signing Lewis Wing netted a brace – the second in the 10th of 11 minutes of added time, t...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth was thrilled to see his team end their poor run of form in style with a 3-0 victory over Cambridge.The Chairboys played with more confidence than you would expect from a side who had not won any of their last seven games, opening up a two-goal lead in the first 15 minutes at Adams Park.The clean sheet would have been just as welcome, after Wycombe had leaked 11 g...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth says he will not panic after Wycombe’s 3-2 loss at Accrington made it seven Sky Bet League One games without a win.Promotion-chasing Wycombe took the lead with Sam Vokes side-footing home on 13 minutes before Stanley equalised after 20 minutes through Korede Adedoyin.Two minutes later the Chairboys were back in front through Sullay Kaikai’s powerful header before Sta...Full Story »

Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth could make changes as his side prepare to host Wigan.Ainsworth made four alterations for the 5-5 draw against Cheltenham at the weekend, including Daryl Horgan and Sullay Kaikai starting together.Josh Scowen could be back involved for the Chairboys after returning from suspension.Wycombe are without a win in their last five games.Will Keane could push to get more mi...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth was pleased with how his players dominated their match against Shrewsbury, despite them not making it count in being held to a 0-0 League One draw.It was largely one-way traffic at Adams Park as the Chairboys made most of the pressing against a Shrews side who looked happy to play for a point from an early stage.Nonetheless, their defence held firm and it is now ...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Liam Manning admitted their 1-0 victory over Wycombe had been tarnished and Chairboys manager Gareth Ainsworth labelled the situation ‘disgraceful’ after a Buckinghamshire derby marred by Dons supporters aiming offensive chants at Adebayo Akinfenwa.Midway through the first half, Ainsworth came on to the pitch to talk to referee Robert Lewis as away supporters consistentl...Full Story »