Vincent Kompany challenged Nathan Tella to become a Premier League player after his hat-trick strengthened Burnley’s position at the top of the Championship table following a 3-1 win at Hull.The Clarets are now 13 points clear of second-placed Sheffield United with just nine league games remaining.But 23-year-old Tella, on loan from Southampton, stole the show with a fifth goal in two game...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson was proud that promotion-chasing Blackburn did not panic after Reading’s equaliser as Rovers secured a 2-1 win in the Championship.Ben Brereton Diaz’s superb finish gave the hosts a second-minute lead and they threatened to run riot but were denied by a combination of the woodwork and Joe Lumley saves.They were punished for not finding that second as Cesare Casadei&...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepted his side could not raise their game against Real Madrid in the Champions League and were second best in the Bernabeu.Karim Benzema’s 78th-minute goal gave the hosts a 1-0 victory on the night but all the damage had been done in the first leg which Liverpool lost 5-2.“It’s true. We came here with the backpack we had with the three goals di...Full Story »

David Wagner was left cursing “a very hard evening” after Norwich surrendered two points at struggling Huddersfield, had a player sent off and picked up a couple of injuries.The Canaries led at the break after Gabriel Sara’s third goal in four games but Ben Gibson and Adam Idah had both exited the action by half-time.After the break, an unfortunate own goal by skipper Grant Han...Full Story »

Thomas Frank believes Ivan Toney has done enough to give England manager Gareth Southgate a selection “headache” after he scored the opener in Brentford’s 2-0 Premier League win at Southampton.Toney was in the right place at the far post to tap the ball home after a flick-on from Christian Norgaard in the first half and turned provider from Yoane Wissa, who scored the second in...Full Story »

Solly March remains hopeful of an England call-up after his timely goal boosted Brighton’s bid for Europe as they sank derby rivals Crystal Palace 1-0.March scored the winner in the 15th minute – on March 15 – to move the Seagulls level on points with sixth-placed Liverpool with a game in hand.March’s seventh goal of the season was also a useful reminder to Gareth Southga...Full Story »

Solly March’s timely goal boosted Brighton’s bid for Europe as they sank derby rivals Crystal Palace 1-0 in the Premier League.March scored the winner in the 15th minute – on March 15 – to move the Seagulls level on points with sixth-placed Liverpool with a game in hand.It also provided a double celebration for Brighton chairman Tony Bloom after his horse Energumene won t...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has shown off her curves in a figure-hugging dress. Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend stunned while heading to a photoshoot in Saudi Arabia. Georgina Rodriguez wore a tight red dress The model uploaded a number of glamorous snaps as she wore a tight red outfit and thin scarf. Georgina also flaunted her jewellery, posing with an expensive-looking watch, ring and bag. Fans wer...Full Story »

The keeper has impressed this season and likely caught the eye of Blues chiefs in their recent Champions League meeting with the German side. Manchester United and Chelsea want to sign Gregor Kobel Credit: Getty United are also keeping an eye out for a new goalie with David de Gea in the final 18 months of his contract. And according to Sport1 they could make a summer move for Kobel. However...Full Story »

Simone Inzaghi implemented a defensive masterclass as his Inter side saw out a 0-0 draw away to Porto on Tuesday to progress to the quarter-finals. Inter survived late onslaught Porto lacked creative spark Nerazzurri reach first quarter-final since 2011 TELL ME MORE: Porto were the in-form side with more at stake in the tie, which was evident right from the off. Just a few minutes in, Ma...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans says substitute Jamie Reid’s winner in their 1-0 victory over Crewe shows the importance of the whole squad in their promotion push.Boro did not manage a single shot on goal in what was a dismal first half at the Lamex Stadium but provided far more of a threat after the break against an Alexandra side that offered little in attack.Substitute Jamie Reid’s...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho said it was “job done” after his side’s 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Accrington – where both sides ended with 10 men.Stanley played for 80 minutes with a man down after goalkeeper Lukas Jensen was sent off on 10 minutes for catching Paddy Lane who was charging through.From the resulting free kick on 13 minutes, Joe Pigott’s loo...Full Story »

Charlton boss Dean Holden said his side produced their best performance since he took over as boss as they crushed Morecambe 4-1 in Sky Bet League One.A first-half brace from Corey Blackett-Taylor and goals from Miles Leaburn and Scott Fraser gave Holden’s side a convincing three points at the Mazuma Stadium.The only downside on a successful evening for the visitors was Donald Love’s...Full Story »

Chris Wilder’s first home game as Watford’s new manager ended in a straightforward 3-0 victory over Birmingham.Imran Louza and Keinan Davis scored within the first 16 minutes of a painful evening for Blues manager John Eustace – a former Hornets captain as a player.Birmingham improved in the second half but could not prevent substitute Britt Assombalonga from adding a third.Wil...Full Story »

Portsmouth boosted their hopes of a late charge for the top six with a 3-1 win over relegation-threatened Accrington as both sides ended with 10 men.Stanley played for 80 minutes with a man down after goalkeeper Lukas Jensen was sent off on 10 minutes for catching Paddy Lane who was charging through.From the resulting free kick on 13 minutes, the ball was played out to Lane on the right and Joe ...Full Story »

Northampton moved to within a point of the automatic promotion places with an excellent 1-0 win over 10-man Mansfield at Sixfields on Tuesday.The Cobblers started well and were first to threaten when Will Hondermarck sent Sam Hoskins through on goal but he took too much time to get a shot away and James Perch recovered to make a block.The same man made no mistake when he was presented with anoth...Full Story »

Two quick second-half goals were enough for Barnet to return to winning ways after beating Yeovil 2-1.The Glovers had a chance to take the lead early in the game when Ryan Law headed over the bar before Finley Potter and Kian Flanagan had subsequent efforts for the Bees.Laurie Walker then made a great save to deny Jordan Maguire-Drew’s header just before the break.David Moyo nearly broke t...Full Story »

Preston kept their slim Sky Bet Championship play-off hopes alive with a 2-1 win at Rotherham, who are still looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone.First-half goals from Tom Cannon and Ched Evans saw North End stretch their unbeaten run to seven games and move to five points off the top six.With nine games to go and plenty of teams above them with an extra game to play it looks an ou...Full Story »

Blackpool gave themselves renewed hope of avoiding the drop from the Sky Bet Championship thanks to a thumping 6-1 victory against shellshocked QPR.The Seasiders recorded by far their biggest win of the season to move within just three points of potential safety.Only a second success in 20 league games was secured in some style against a Rangers side that never recovered from a disastrous start....Full Story »

Jamie Reid stepped off the bench to strike the winner for promotion-chasing Stevenage, as they ground out a 1-0 victory against Crewe.Following their second home win in four days, Boro are up to second in League Two and three points ahead of fourth-placed Northampton, while the Railwaymen’s seven-game unbeaten run is at an end.The monotony of an awful first half was only broken after 35 mi...Full Story »