Sheffield United midfielder James McAtee is set to return to the squad for the visit of South Yorkshire neighbours Rotherham.The 20-year-old missed Saturday’s win over Burnley with a knock but is back in contention.Fellow on-loan Manchester City youngster Tommy Doyle is rated only 50-50 because of a calf injury.Wing-backs Jayden Bogle and Max Lowe have returned to light training after thei...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday defender Reece James could return to action in Friday evening’s FA Cup first-round clash with Morecambe.The on-loan Blackpool player has missed the Owls’ last five Sky Bet League One games after sustaining an injury in the defeat at Plymouth a month ago.Akin Famewo has returned to training but is not yet ready for first-team action.Defender Ben Heneghan and midfie...Full Story »

Crawley maintained their unbeaten run under interim manager Lewis Young with a 1-1 draw at Bradford.Bradford striker Andy Cook should have had his 11th league goal of the season in the third minute but poked wide of the far post after Harry Chapman’s long run had set him up.But the home side found it difficult from then on to open up a resolute Crawley, who grew in confidence as the first ...Full Story »

Derby have been hit with a double injury blow before Saturday’s League One match at home to Bristol Rovers.James Chester has been ruled out for up to two months with the calf problem which forced him off during Tuesday’s goalless draw against Exeter.Curtis Davies is also heading for the treatment room with news that he needs keyhole surgery on his knee, ruling him out for a month.Tom...Full Story »

James Perch will miss out for Mansfield ahead of their meeting with Swindon.The defender was dismissed after being shown a second yellow card against Newport in midweek and sits out through suspension.Stephen McLaughlin could miss out again with a knee problem.Key striker Rhys Oates is still sidelined for the Stags.Swindon left-back Fraser Blake-Tracy is doubtful for the trip north.Blake-Tracy w...Full Story »

Jay Rodriguez scored his eighth goal of the season as his penalty against Norwich sent Burnley top of the Championship.The Clarets striker was handed the chance as Grant Hanley blocked Manuel Benson’s cross with his elbow with just eight minutes left, and when it seemed Norwich might hold out for a second successive draw to end their slide.As it was, the Canaries remain outside the play-of...Full Story »

League Two promotion hopefuls Mansfield were held to a 0-0 draw by Newport and had James Perch sent off in the second half at Field Mill.Veteran defender Perch dragged down Newport striker Omar Bogle when through on goal on 59 minutes and was shown a second yellow card by the referee.Newport had the better chances throughout and almost scored with the first shot of the game when Will Evans pounc...Full Story »

Mansfield are hoping to welcome James Perch back into the side as they prepare to face Newport on Tuesday.The 37-year-old defender missed out with illness in their 3-2 defeat to Crawley on the weekend and it remains to be seen whether he will be included this time around.Midfielder Kellan Gordon could return to the squad but Stephen McLaughlin continues to nurse a knee issue.Striker Rhys Oates i...Full Story »

Port Vale pair Ellis Harrison and James Wilson remain doubtful for the home game against Ipswich.Harrison and fellow striker Wilson missed Saturday’s 1-0 win at Cambridge due to “minor niggles” and boss Darrell Clarke could be without them both again.Forward Dennis Politic also missed out at Cambridge because of a knock and will be monitored.Striker Jamie Proctor (hip) and midf...Full Story »

Barnsley welcome back striker James Norwood for Lincoln’s visit to Oakwell.Norwood sat out Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Morecambe through suspension after being booked for the fifth time this season.Jordan Williams (hamstring) will be checked as Barnsley seek a first win in four Sky Bet League One games.The Tykes have no new injury problems but Jordan Helliwell, Matty Wolfe, Luke Thomas ...Full Story »

Reece James has been compared to The Grinch after debuting a new haircut Rivals fans think Reece James is disguised as the "Loch Ness Monster" or "The Grinch" as he watched Chelsea from the stands. The England defender is currently sidelined with a knee injury which is set to keep him out until December, meaning he will almost certainly miss the World Cup in Qatar. Despite his absence from the...Full Story »

Defender James Connolly could return from injury as Bristol Rovers face Sky Bet League One leaders Plymouth.Connolly has been out for almost two months with a stress fracture but has returned to training and was close to featuring in the midweek cup win over Swindon.Manager Joey Barton felt the game came just a few days too soon for the Wales Under-21 international.Scott Sinclair will hope to be...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO probably wished he had partner Georgina Rodriguez's sunglasses as she watched the Manchester United icon against Newcastle. Ronaldo couldn't disguise his grumpiness at being subbed in the 0-0 draw, whereas Georgina stayed cool throughout in her sunnies and jumper dress, alongside the couple's children. Daughter Alana took good care of her snack as she walked into Old Trafford...Full Story »

Reece James is likely to miss the World Cup for England Chelsea defender Reece James has taken to Twitter after it emerged he had suffered an injury that could potentially see him miss the World Cup with England. The Blues right-back has been ruled out for eight weeks with the knee injury he suffered against AC Milan and subsequent scans showed he had suffered ligament damage. James posted on...Full Story »

Jay Rodriguez struck twice as Burnley despatched 10-man Swansea 4-0 to step up their Championship promotion push.The Swans’ run of four-straight wins was brought crashing to an end by goals from Vitinho, Rodriguez and Anass Zaroury, and their misery was completed by a straight red card for top scorer Joel Piroe for violent conduct with 15 minutes remaining.The Clarets extended their unbeat...Full Story »

James Maddison missed the chance to make a lasting impression on England boss Gareth Southgate as Leicester were held to a 0-0 draw by Crystal Palace.Maddison has been vocal in his desire to go to the World Cup with the Three Lions and Southgate was in attendance at the King Power Stadium less than a week before he names his provisional squad for next month’s tournament.The 25-year-old Mad...Full Story »

REECE JAMES will discover his World Cup fate this weekend. England boss Gareth Southgate is sweating on the availability of the Chelsea right-back in Qatar. Reece James goes down injured after a collision with AC Milan's Theo Hernandez There are growing fears James damaged knee ligaments in Milan on Tuesday and could need surgery. James will see a specialist in the next 24 hours to assess th...Full Story »

CHELSEA star Marc Cucurella is expecting his third child with fashion designer girlfriend Claudia Rodriguez. The 24-year-old recently signed for Chelsea for £62million and life is busy for the defender with a baby on the way. Marc Cucurella has revealed that his girlfriend is pregnant Both parents posted the snap of them holding the photo from the scan - Cucurella captioned it: "Baby num...Full Story »

Liverpool are tracking Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez. On-loan Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo was dealt a blow during his temporary stint on Merseyside as he was sidelined for three-to-four months. Rodriguez is the latest name to be touted with a move to the Reds, says Estadio Deportivo. While the interest exists there has been nothing concrete from the Reds as yet. The Argentina m...Full Story »

Chelsea and England face a nervous 48-hour wait to find out whether Reece James has avoided a serious knee injury.The in-form right-back cut a disconsolate figure when trudging off the San Siro turf midway through Chelsea’s 2-0 Champions League win over 10-man AC Milan.Blues boss Graham Potter hopes the 22-year-old has escaped without a major problem, and England manager Gareth Southgate w...Full Story »