Maguire was close to leaving Old Trafford in the summer, but United could not agree a deal with West Ham. The Guardian reported that Maguire wanted a payoff in the region of £7 million, but the England defender appeared to rubbish those claims in an interview while on international duty. He said (quotes via Sky Sports): "The actual opportunity to go to West Ham wasn't really agreed betwee...Full Story »

Baden-Baden — so mad they named it twice — hosted an extraordinary WAG circus at the 2006 World Cup, the last major football tournament to be held in Germany. Gareth Southgate and England will not make Baden-Baden their base next summer Credit: Rex The German resort was made infamous by England's Wags at the 2006 World Cup Credit: Rex That plush Black Forest spa resort became syno...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate says England are ready to fight for European Championship glory having progressed from what he believes was the toughest qualifying group with two matches to spare.After bouncing back from December’s World Cup quarter-final exit to France by winning in Naples in March, three further wins and a draw away to Ukraine put the Euro 2020 runners-up within touching distance of pr...Full Story »

England wrapped up qualification for Euro 2024 with two matches to spare as Harry Kane’s brace helped Gareth Southgate’s side secure a 3-1 comeback win against Italy.Having kicked off Group C with an impressive victory in Naples, it has long been a case of when rather than if the unbeaten Euro 2020 runners-up would seal their spot in Germany.Italy stood in their way of early progress...Full Story »

Arsenal are eyeing a move for Aston Villa and England star Ollie Watkins as Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his attack. Arsenal want Ollie Watkins Scored seven goals this season Arteta wants to bolster his attack WHAT HAPPENED? The England international scored 16 goals across all competitions for his club last season and has already netted seven times in the ongoing campaign. Arsenal boss ...Full Story »

England Under-21s suffered a 3-2 stoppage-time defeat against Ukraine in their Euro 2025 qualifier in Slovakia where they had recovered from 2-0 down.Lee Carsley’s side had coasted to a 9-1 win over Serbia at the City Ground last week to sit top of Group F.Ukraine, though, had also picked up maximum points from their opening two qualifiers and proved a much sterner test for the Young Lions...Full Story »

Rooney wants to sign a keeper and former Blues discovery Butland, currently with Rangers, is his first choice — although he may have to wait for him. Wayne Rooney is already targeting his first Birmingham signing Credit: Getty Butland, 30, joined the Scottish giants on a free when he left Crystal Palace in the summer and would have to push to leave for a small sum to make the move happen...Full Story »

Forest Green boss David Horseman praised his side’s ‘intense and ruthless’ performance after a 5-0 demolition of 10-man Colchester.Rovers moved off the bottom of the League Two table with goals from Callum Morton, Kyle McAllister, Matty Taylor and Matty Stevens (2).Jay Mingi’s red card for a second bookable offence two minutes after the break left the visitors with it all...Full Story »

Forest Green moved off the bottom of the League Two table with a 5-0 demolition of 10-man Colchester.Goals from Callum Morton, Kyle McAllister, Matty Taylor and Matty Stevens (two) made the U’s pay after they had Jay Mingi sent off early in the second half.Dom Bernard was adjudged to have back-passed to Rovers goalkeeper James Belshaw but Cameron McGeehan’s drive was blocked on the g...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate cannot understand why fans turned on Jordan Henderson after the long-serving England vice-captain was booed off against Australia at Wembley.Eyebrows were raised when the 33-year-old swapped his role as Liverpool skipper for the Saudi Pro League, joining Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq in a controversial £12million deal.Henderson had been a high-profile supporter of LGBT...Full Story »

Jordan Henderson was booed by some England fans on a night when Ollie Watkins helped Gareth Southgate’s much-changed side secure an unconvincing 1-0 win against Australia.A sold-out Wembley crowd watched a surprisingly hard-fought friendly between these great sporting rivals on Friday night as the hosts experimented with Euro 2024 in mind.England can wrap up qualification against Italy on ...Full Story »

The winger, 19, broke through into the German side's first team towards the end of the 2021/22 campaign having left Manchester City in 2020. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is beginning to make a name for himself at Borussia Dortmund Since then, he has racked up 29 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit, scoring three goals and providing one assist. He recently extended his contract with Dortmund until 20...Full Story »

The England ace has seen his hopes of earning regular football under Pep Guardiola take a significant knock in recent weeks. Bayern Munich are interested in signing Kalvin Phillips He was barely used by the Etihad boss despite a suspension to midfield lynchpin Rodri — and a move away in January looks likely. Bayern are understood to be closely monitoring his situation with a view to mak...Full Story »

England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley hailed his goal-hungry Young Lions after they crushed Serbia 9-1.The hosts ran riot at the City Ground to continue a flawless start to their European title defence.Noni Madueke, Jaden Philogene and Harvey Elliott scored twice as Liam Delap, Jonathan Rowe and Luka Subotic’s own goal completed the Euro 2025 qualifying win.Rico Lewis (left) and England’...Full Story »

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah remains a target for Saudi Arabia in the coming transfer windows. The Reds are loath to lose the Egyptian superstar, who has continued his great goalscoring form so far this season. However, the Saudi Pro League's director of football Michael Emenalo has outlined their ambition to bring Salah to the Middle East in the near future. "Mo is welcome at any time, ...Full Story »

The Spanish goalkeeper returned to England for the first time since parting ways with Manchester United in the summer. WHAT HAPPENED? David de Gea caught up with compatriot and United's full-back Sergio Reguilon upon his return to Manchester. The former Atletico Madrid star uploaded a photo as an Instagram story from his profile where he can be seen sitting beside Reguilon at a restaurant. T...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Thiago Alcantara next summer if the Spanish midfielder leaves Liverpool. Midfielder could leave when deal expires Barca keeping track of their former academy player Made over 50 appearances for the Blaugrana WHAT HAPPENED? The former Barcelona academy player only has one year left on his contract, and is yet to play this season for the reds....Full Story »

Kelly shone bright as she attended the annual event on Sunday at the the Grosvenor House hotel. Chloe Kelly attended the Pride of Britain Awards on Sunday in London Credit: Alamy The Manchester City star donned a fabulous low-cut black and grey dress as she posed for the cameras on the red carpet. The striker shared some of the best snaps on her Instagram account and received immense praise f...Full Story »

Hammers sent scouts to watch the teenager in League One — but may need to move fast with Prem rivals also keen on Hughes. West Ham are targeting Wigan defender Charlie Hughes Hughes spent time with Manchester City and Liverpool's academies before joining Wigan in 2017. He has since progressed through their youth ranks and made his senior debut last December. So far this season, Hughes ...Full Story »

Pete Wild believes Barrow will be “right up there” this season after his side held League Two leaders Notts County to a 1-1 draw at Holker Street.Luke Williams’ Magpies went in front thanks to David McGoldrick’s first-half penalty.But the spoils were shared in the first English Football League meeting between the two sides since 1970 after Dean Campbell converted from the...Full Story »