With Erik ten Hag preferring Marcus Rashford to lead the line, five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has started just one Premier League match for Man Utd this season Erik ten Hag will be handed another war chest in the winter transfer window Erik ten Hag would reportedly be handed an extra £30million to boost his January transfer budget should Cristiano Ronaldo opt to leave Manc...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 »

Barcelona keeping tabs on Monaco left-backBarcelona are continuing to keep tabs on Monaco left-back Caio Henrique, according to Sport. The Brazilian has started the season well with four assists from five games and the Catalans are montoring his situation with the Ligue 1 side. Juve can't afford to sack AllegriJuventus can't afford to sack manager Massimiliano Allegri, according to Sky Sport...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho remains hopeful of forcing his way into England’s World Cup plans.The Manchester United midfielder was left out of Gareth Southgate’s squad for their upcoming Nations League matches against Italy and Germany on Friday.That leaves the 22-year-old with little time and much to do to claim a place in the final group for this winter’s tournament in Qatar.Yet he put the ...Full Story »

David Moyes admitted he was unhappy at aspects of West Ham’s performance but declared it “job done” after they clung on for a 3-2 Europa Conference League win at Danish side Silkeborg.Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca, a £30million summer signing from Sassuolo, hit a stunning 20-yard strike in between a penalty from Manuel Lanzini and Craig Dawson’s header.But it was ...Full Story »

Lawrence Shankland’s well-taken penalty sent Hearts on their way to a 2-0 Europa Conference League win over RFS in Latvia.Shankland struck two minutes before half-time and substitute Alan Forrest netted in stoppage-time to kickstart Hearts’ European campaign.Hearts had lost six of their previous seven games including a 4-0 home defeat by Istanbul Basaksehir in their opening group mat...Full Story »

Gianluca Scamacca scored a cracker but West Ham made hard work of a 3-2 victory at Danish side Silkeborg in the Europa Conference League.The Italy striker, a £30million summer signing from Sassuolo, scored with a stunning strike in between a penalty from Manuel Lanzini and Craig Dawson’s header.But it was not all plain sailing for David Moyes’ side as, just as they had against ...Full Story »

Erik Ten Hag was pleased to see Cristiano Ronaldo on target as Manchester United kickstarted their Europa League campaign with a comfortable victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova.Ronaldo struck with a 39th-minute penalty as United claimed their first points of the group stage with a routine 2-0 victory on Thursday.It was Ronaldo’s first goal of the season from only his third start after...Full Story »

Forest Green will need to check on the fitness of Josh March for the visit of Morecambe in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.March missed the 1-1 draw at Charlton with a knee injury, having netted in the victory over Accrington.Strike partner Connor Wickham scored in the midweek stalemate where Jordan Moore-Taylor was back after a recent injury issue.Baily Cargil (ankle), Udoka Godwin-Malife (hamst...Full Story »

Jake Rooney is out of Derby’s clash with Wycombe after suffering a thigh strain.The defender is expected to be out for up to two weeks.Korey Smith is back running but is not in contention to face the Chairboys as he needs to build his fitness back up.Goalkeeper Joseph Anang is also sidelined for Liam Rosenior’s men and not expected back for a number of weeks after fracturing his arm ...Full Story »

Fleetwood manager Scott Brown will hope to see his side register back-to-back wins in Sky Bet League One on Saturday and has no new injury concerns for the visit of Charlton.Callum Morton returned from a calf issue to start the midweek victory away to Peterborough.It ended the Cod Army’s run of five consecutive draws in the division and earned Brown a first win in over a month.He remains w...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo both made points as Manchester United eased to a 2-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League.Sancho was on target hours after being left out of the England squad and Ronaldo scored his first of the season as United brushed off the Moldovans in Chisinau to register their first points of the group stage.Both goals came in the first half with Ronaldo&rs...Full Story »

Tottenham will again be without Lucas Moura for Saturday’s visit of Leicester but boss Antonio Conte could rotate his otherwise fully-fit squad.Moura remains sidelined with an ankle injury after also sitting out the midweek defeat at Sporting Lisbon.Conte admitted the need for more “energy” against Leicester during his press conference on Thursday and may be tempted to recall C...Full Story »

Exeter are facing an injury crisis in defence ahead of Saturday’s visit of Sky Bet League One strugglers Burton.Cheick Diabate is the latest to join the treatment table with a stress fracture in his foot set to rule the centre-back out until November.Meanwhile, Sam Stubbs remains sidelined with a knee injury but Alex Hartridge did return from a hamstring issue to be used off the bench duri...Full Story »

Burnley defender Charlie Taylor is doubtful for Bristol City’s visit to Turf Moor.Taylor has been ever-present this season, but he was forced off during Tuesday’s 1-1 derby draw at Preston with a knock.Nathan Tella was withdrawn at Deepdale in the final quarter as a precaution, and the on-loan Southampton winger is set to be available for the Sky Bet Championship clash.Darko Churlino...Full Story »

Carlisle midfielder Jamie Devitt will miss the home game against AFC Wimbledon after being ruled out for several weeks.Devitt sustained a thigh injury in training last week after only recently returning to contention following a groin problem.Boss Paul Simpson will also be without striker Ryan Edmondson and defender Ben Barclay, who are both recovering from ankle injuries.Midfielder Callum Guy i...Full Story »

Colchester boss Wayne Brown could choose from an unchanged squad for the home game against Grimsby.Brown has reported no new injuries after the midweek draw at Walsall and has plenty of options.Midfielder Alan Judge, one of six changes made by Brown on Tuesday night, returned from a knee injury to play 87 minutes and may be rested.Junior Tchamadeu, Cole Skuse, Alex Newby, Noah Chilvers, Marley M...Full Story »

QPR boss Michael Beale could name an unchanged starting XI for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship match at home to Stoke.Rangers picked up their third win from four games by beating London rivals Millwall on Wednesday evening.Defender Rob Dickie remains unavailable for the Hoops after rolling his ankle in training ahead of the trip to The Den.Fellow centre-back Jake Clarke-Salter is closing i...Full Story »

Preston manager Ryan Lowe has no fresh selection concerns ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship meeting with Sheffield United.Midfielder Ben Woodburn has returned to training following an ankle injury, albeit he may not be ready to return until after the international break.Centre-back Bambo Diaby, who is yet to feature this term following a knee issue in pre-season, was an unused subst...Full Story »

Portsmouth hope to have Joe Rafferty and Michael Jacobs available for their clash with Plymouth.Rafferty has a stomach muscle problem sustained against Peterborough while Jacobs is recovering from a groin issue.Even if the pair are fit, boss Danny Cowley might not want to change a winning team for the second versus third clash at Fratton Park.Louis Thompson (broken leg) and Jayden Reid (hamstrin...Full Story »