Gareth Ainsworth insisted he can turn things around at QPR after a 4-0 defeat at home to Blackburn increased the pressure on him.Ainsworth is determined to stay on as boss but his future looks uncertain after another dire performance.Rangers have won just once at Loftus Road since last October and an 11th home game without a win set a new club record.They almost went down under Ainsworth last se...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino believes Raheem Sterling can prove Gareth Southgate was wrong to leave him out of another England squad after the Chelsea forward inspired his side to a 4-1 come-from-behind win at Burnley.Days after Southgate left him out of the squad for next week’s internationals, Sterling took his frustrations out on his old Manchester City team-mate Vincent Kompany and Burnley, hav...Full Story »

QPR manager Gareth Ainsworth likened John Ruddy’s late save to England great Gordon Banks as goalkeepers took centre stage in the 0-0 draw against Birmingham.Asmir Begovic, the former Chelsea, Bournemouth and Stoke goalkeeper, and ex-Wolves shotstopper Ruddy – both 36 – produced a string of saves as Birmingham missed the chance to climb into the Sky Bet Championship’s top...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate focused on England’s important point and a valuable learning experience after admitting his side did not “quite click” in attack in the Euro 2024 qualifying draw against Ukraine.Having won their first four Group C matches on the road to next summer’s tournament in Germany, Saturday saw them fail to win a European Championship qualifier for just the second...Full Story »

The Football Association (FA) is eyeing Pep Guardiola as a possible replacement for Gareth Southgate should the England manager leave after Euro 2024. Southgate's contract expires in 2024 Coach could leave after European Championship Guardiola seen as possible successor WHAT HAPPENED? FA chiefs are keeping their options open as The Daily Mail reports they believe Southgate could opt to s...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth thinks QPR are ready to surprise the Championship after beating winless Middlesbrough 2-0 to leave them bottom of the table.Andre Dozzell’s thunderbolt opener that crashed in off the inside of the post two minutes before half-time put Rangers on track for a second win of the season. It was his first in two years with the club.And with 19 minutes remaining former Sunderland...Full Story »

Sarina Wiegman could replace Gareth Southgate as England's men's manager. Mark Bullingham, chief executive of the Football Association, believes that Sarina Wiegman could be a leading candidate to succeed Gareth Southgate as manager of the England men's team. Wiegman has enjoyed a stunning spell with the Lionesses and is just one game away from winning the Women's World Cup for the first time i...Full Story »

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth revealed that he told Sinclair Armstrong he would score his first goal for the club before the young Irish striker came up trumps in a 2-1 win at Cardiff.The 20-year-old Armstrong opened his Rangers account before charging clear to set up Kenneth Paal’s second-half clincher, with Ike Ugbo’s open-goal finish nothing more than a consolation for Cardiff.“...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate lauded Bukayo Saka after the England star scored a tremendous treble against North Macedonia and enjoyed one of the best nights of his life.Having followed up March’s wins against Italy and Ukraine by beating Malta 4-0 on Friday, the side put on a show on Monday as their Euro 2024 qualification cakewalk continued.Harry Kane’s brace was complemented by Marcus Rashford...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate praised Trent Alexander-Arnold for buying into England’s midfield experiment and showing what he was capable of in the comfortable win away to Malta.The 24-year-old may be an established star at Liverpool but he has often flattered to deceive with the national team, with intense competition at right-back restricting opportunities.Alexander-Arnold struggled in a midfield ag...Full Story »

England manager Gareth Southgate has made contact with Arsenal's Ben White over a return to the international scene following the defender's mysterious World Cup departure. The defender left the Three Lions' squad halfway through their World Cup campaign in Qatar and the Gunners star has not been called up since. At the time, the Football Association cited 'personal reasons' for White's sud...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson refuses to step on Gareth Southgate’s toes when it comes to Eberechi Eze despite a two-goal afternoon from the England hopeful.The 24-year-old netted either side of half-time at Selhurst Park to lift his side to a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth, who could still secure their mathematical Premier League safety this weekend depending on results elsewhere.Eze was ...Full Story »

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth plans “big changes” at the club following the end of a miserable season.Rangers’ 2-0 loss to Bristol City was their 12th home defeat of the campaign and highlighted their shortcomings at both ends of the pitch.“It just hits home and gives me more evidence of what I need to do in the summer,” said Ainsworth, who took over in February.“...Full Story »

Gareth Ainsworth expressed his pride as QPR secured their Sky Bet Championship survival with a 1-0 win at Stoke.Albert Adomah’s second-half winner proved to be the difference as the Hoops secured back-to-back wins for the first time since October.In the process Ainsworth’s side extended their unbeaten run to three games and moved six points above the relegation zone with one game rem...Full Story »

Blackburn fan Gareth Ainsworth enjoyed his return to his native Lancashire after his QPR side inflicted a first home defeat of the season on promoted Burnley.Substitute Chris Martin headed home three minutes from time to clinch a 2-1 win and put the Clarets’ title party on hold.The victory – just Rangers’ second in 22 games – moved them closer to safety in the Championshi...Full Story »

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth insisted his players believe they can avoid the drop despite their relegation worries worsening after a 1-1 draw at home to Norwich.Rangers, who were top of the Sky Bet Championship in October, have slid down the table with an appalling run of just one league win in 20 matches.But Ainsworth is adamant that the players still feel confident they can save Rangers, who are ...Full Story »

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth revealed a Saturday summit inspired a 2-2 comeback draw at West Brom.Chris Martin and Lyndon Dykes rescued a point for the visitors after they went 2-0 down inside the opening 15 minutes.Martin charged down goalkeeper Josh Griffiths’ clearance to level as Rangers earned a deserved draw in their fight for Championship survival.Brandon Thomas-Asante and Semi Ajayi p...Full Story »

QPR boss Gareth Ainsworth admitted his side’s fragility was evident in a 2-0 defeat at home to Preston which continued their awful slump towards the drop zone.Rangers, who were top in October, have lost nine of their past 10 matches, all but one of their seven since Ainsworth was appointed, and are now only above the relegation places because of Reading’s six-point deduction.They wer...Full Story »

The Welsh legend hung up his boots at the beginning of the year at the age of 33 after a glittering and memorable career. Gareth Bale said goodbye to fans in Wales' first home game since his retirement Credit: Reuters The winger made his Wales debut in 2006 Credit: Getty The Welshman made 111 appearances and scored 41 goals for his country Credit: Reuters The decision meant that Wales lost t...Full Story »

Bukayo Saka scored a well-taken goal in England's win over Ukraine on Sunday. Gareth Southgate said Bukayo Saka has developed a "ruthless" streak that has helped take his game to new heights this season. The 21-year-old made England's first goal and scored a sublime second as they beat Ukraine 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday to maintain their 100 percent start to Euro 2024 qualifying in Group C afte...Full Story »