KIERAN TRIPPIER revealed he paid his dad's fine after killjoy council chiefs fined him in 2018 for flying a giant England flag in the garden. But the Three Lions star hopes Bury council will leave his proud old man alone when in Qatar. All of Trippier's extended family piled into his dad Chris' back garden when England reached the World Cup semis in Russia four years ago. Asked if it will b...Full Story »

England manager Gareth Southgate has officially announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. Big names like Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Jack Grealish, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham are in as expected, while the inclusion of Leicester City playmaker James Maddison is probably the biggest story from today’s announcement. The Foxes star has been in superb form in the...Full Story »

Antonio Conte admitted that England captain Harry Kane is “really, really tired” less than a week before England fly out to the World Cup.Kane has started every game for Tottenham this season and was again in the starting line-up as Spurs crashed out of the Carabao Cup after a 2-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.The 29-year-old’s participation at the City Ground was in doubt due to...Full Story »

Nick Pope enhanced his World Cup credentials with three penalty shoot-out saves as Newcastle edged past Crystal Palace into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.The night before England boss Gareth Southgate named his squad for Qatar, the Magpies keeper denied Luka Milivojevic, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Malcolm Ebiowei from 12 yards to secure a 3-2 shoot-out victory after a drab 0-0 draw on Tynesi...Full Story »

Ivan Toney’s final audition for a World Cup place could hardly have been more authentic after Brentford crashed out of the Carabao Cup 6-5 on penalties to Gillingham.Brentford were leading the League Two strugglers through England hopeful Toney’s early goal, but then sat back and allowed their opponents to come at them in the second half.The Gills duly hauled themselves back int...Full Story »

Four members of England's band have reportedly joined a Qatari-funded scheme to spy on their fellow supporters during the World Cup and publicly promote the host nation in exchange for a free trip The England band's John Hemmingham (Image: MDM) Whether you love them or hate them, it'll be hard not to grimace when the England band starts up in Qatar later this month. A bombshell new report cla...Full Story »

Speculation linking Thomas Tuchel with the England job is set to intensify after the former Chelsea boss admitted he'd be "tempted" to manage an international team next Thomas Tuchel says he'd be "tempted" by an international job Thomas Tuchel says he'd consider taking charge of a national team next amid speculation he's being lined up to replace England head coach Gareth Southgate. The forme...Full Story »

A LUXURY liner to be used as England's Wags' World Cup base was tonight steaming towards Qatar — but no players will be allowed on board. Ace Jack Grealish, 27, and girlfriend Sasha Att­wood, 25, and others will be kept apart as the Three Lions live in a strict hotel Covid bubble away from MSC World Europa. MSC World Europa, which will be used as England's Wags' World Cup base, is on...Full Story »

Former England coach Glenn Hoddle can see Chelsea boss Graham Potter succeeding Gareth Southgate. Potter only took over at Stamford Bridge from Thomas Tuchel last month, signing a five-year, £50million contract. But the former Brighton chief remains the favourite to take over from Southgate when the current Three Lions gaffer leaves his post. And Hoddle reckons he would be one the best...Full Story »

Ana Maria Markovic - who has been dubbed as the 'the world's most beautiful footballer' - has expressed her desire to make the switch to England and the Women's Super League Ana Maria Markovic is hoping to move to England (Image: @anamxrkovic/Instagram) A stunning Swiss football star has revealed she is hoping to make a move to England. Gorgeous blonde Ana Maria Markovic, 22 - who has been du...Full Story »

Manchester United are set to face competition from Tottenham in the race to sign England international Tammy Abraham. Abraham left the Premier League last year in search of regular first-team football after Chelsea brought in Romelu Lukaku rather than giving the young striker a chance. As Lukaku flopped on his return to Chelsea, Abraham flourished at Roma, and a return to the Premier League ...Full Story »

ENGLAND ace John Stones is expecting a World Cup baby with his entrepreneur girlfriend. The Man City centre-back, 28, is expected to be named in the Three Lions squad for Qatar. A source said nothing would top the birth of their child, but winning the World Cup would be a way to celebrate It's unlikely that Stones's girlfriend will fly to Qatar, but he could be given permission to fly back fo...Full Story »

ENGLAND'S Wags aim to have a ball and shop for bling in Qatar while their fellas try to win the World Cup there. The players' partners have already eyed up a £40,000-a-night stay at the Ritz-Carlton's five-star Sharq Village and Spa in Doha. The Wags, including Sasha Attwood, plan to watch camels race on the sands Sasha is the glamorous girlfriend of England's Jack GrealishCredit: Getty ...Full Story »

Everton manager Frank Lampard believes striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin will give himself a chance of making England’s World Cup squad if he can stay fit and in form.In the 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace the 25-year-old scored for the first time since the goal which kept the Toffees in the Premier League last May, coincidentally also against Palace and in front of the Gwladys Street end.It w...Full Story »

Manchester United are reportedly looking to bring former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham back to the Premier League. Abraham left the Premier League in search of first-team football after struggling to nail a starting spot at Chelsea. The England international has flourished over in Italy, linking up with Jose Mourinho. In his first year with Roma, Abraham managed 27 goals in 53 games, and a m...Full Story »

ENGLAND'S Wags have been issued a list of do's and don'ts to avoid a World Cup crisis in Qatar. Three Lions chiefs are taking no chances in the strict Gulf state and warned the glamourous group: "You are not above the law." Jack Grealish's glamorous girlfriend Sasha Attwood is expected to be at the meeting They delivered the rules at a secret presentation. Wags expected to be there, such as ...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has spoken about Gareth Southgate's decision not to use Trent Alexander-Arnold in either of England(opens in new tab)'s games this international break. Alexander-Arnold was an unused substitute for the Three Lions' 1-0 loss to Italy – a result which saw them relegated from League A of the Nations League – before being left out of the matchday squad alto...Full Story »

ENGLAND star Jack Grealish shows he’s well marked at the back — after a hot “cupping” session. Jack, 27, opted for the alternative therapy which involves hot glass jars being placed on the skin. Jack Grealish posted shared images of himself receiving cupping treatment on Instagram The £100million Manchester City ace shared snaps of the unusual treatment, which lef...Full Story »

ENGLAND supporters and other nations fans will have special zones at the World Cup to sober up. Alcohol will move from just hotel bars in Qatar to fan zones and will also be sold outside stadiums during the tournament. England fans could be moved to 'sobering tents' at the World Cup in Qatar The Middle East nation is a predominantly Muslim country which has restricted public drinking laws. ...Full Story »

THE rubbish ref flogging the Hand of God football says he does not care about the backlash in England. The Sun yesterday tracked Ali Bin Nasser, 78, to his shabby flat where he told us: “I’m still selling.” Bin Nasser, 78, described England as the home of football The ball could fetch £3million at auction in London next month He claimed he did not see Argentina’s...Full Story »