England suffered their first defeat since the World Cup as teenage star Endrick came off the bench to seal Brazil a late victory against Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 hopefuls.After a build-up dominated by the brouhaha over an altered St George’s flag on the back of the new shirt and talk about the manager’s future, Saturday’s glamour friendly between these injury-hit side...Full Story »

Stockport manager Dave Challinor called on his side to back up their crushing 5-0 win against fellow promotion hopefuls MK Dons after they gave their chances of securing an automatic place a major boost.Callum Camps, Paddy Madden, Tanto Olaofe, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans and Neill Byrne scored the goals as the Hatters secured just a second win in their last eight matches.Victory moves them back up ...Full Story »

Stockport gave their automatic promotion hopes a major boost with an emphatic 5-0 win over close challengers MK Dons.Callum Camps, Paddy Madden, Tanto Olaofe, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans and Neill Byrne scored the goals for the Hatters to earn them just a second win in their last eight matches.Victory moves Dave Challinor’s team back up to second place – two points behind leaders Mansfie...Full Story »

Evan Ferguson missed a penalty as the Republic of Ireland passed up the opportunity to hand interim head coach John O’Shea a notable scalp against Belgium.The Brighton striker, who reported for international duty without a goal in 20 games for his club, saw his first-half spot-kick saved by Nottingham Forest keeper Matz Sels to ensure the friendly contest at a blustery Aviva Stadium ended ...Full Story »

Doncaster manager Grant McCann is happy to have a few more sleepless nights as he contemplates an unlikely late push for the League Two play-offs.Rovers collected a third consecutive win as they strolled past Forest Green Rovers 2-0, ensuring a top-seven finish remains an outside possibility with a 10-point gap to make up.And McCann revealed he had discussed the prospect with his wife, despite h...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans admitted he “didn’t recognise” his misfiring team for an hour of their frustrating 2-2 draw with basement side Carlisle.Daniel Butterworth’s fine brace put strugglers Carlisle on course for what would have been their first home win for nearly three months and only a sixth victory of the season.But Alex McDonald’s 82nd-minute penalty &ndash...Full Story »

Lee Bell is confident Crewe can dig themselves out of a barren run after the Alex boss praised the character of players for shaking off an early blow to draw with AFC Wimbledon.John Kymani-Gordon’s close-range finish saw the Dons take a second-minute lead at Gresty Road, but Bell’s men hit back through a fine finish from Rio Adebisi and went the closest to winning an evenly-matched c...Full Story »

Delighted Sutton boss Steve Morison hailed his battling side after a fine 3-1 win over Accrington lifted them off the bottom of the League Two table.Goals from Harry Smith, Omar Sowunmi and Nino Adom-Malaki did the damage as United claimed back-to-back league wins for the first time this season.Jake Bickerstaff bagged an 85th-minute consolation for Stanley but the hosts deserved their first home...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Stephen Clemence praised his side’s “fantastic” character as they twice came from behind to pick up a vital win against play-off rivals Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.The home side took the lead through goals from Jordan Slew and Charlie Brown either side of the break but levellers from Oli Hawkins and Timothee Dieng set up a thrilling finale which saw Connor M...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey feels there is a real togetherness in his Crawley squad after they moved into the play-off places in Sky Bet League Two with a 3-1 win over Tranmere at Prenton Park.The Reds were in front in the second minute when Jeremy Kelly steered the ball home from 10 yards from the first real attack of the game.The visitors doubled their lead in the 10th minute when Jay Williams reacted quick...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild hailed his players’ professional performance after they grafted to a 1-0 win at home to Newport.The Bluebirds made it five unbeaten, courtesy of Cole Stockton’s 20th-minute goal, but remain in sixth place in League Two.Wild admitted his only negative was that they did not add to Stockton’s goal in a game played in treacherous gales.“That was a big wi...Full Story »

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was pleased with his promotion-chasing side’s “professionalism and game management” in sweeping aside Grimsby with a 3-1 victory at Blundell Park.Andy Cannon led the way with a first-half double and Paul Mullin also scored, with Grimsby substitute Arthur Gnahoua netting a late consolation.Victory moved Wrexham three points behind table-topping Man...Full Story »

Darren Moore was delighted to be able to celebrate a first win as Port Vale boss as Ryan Loft struck late on to secure a 1-0 victory at Burton.Moore, appointed as Vale manager on February 13, had failed to win any of his opening eight games in charge but Loft’s 83rd-minute effort earned a vital three points.“I am delighted,” Moore said, reflecting on a performance which pulled ...Full Story »

Derby boss Paul Warne was frustrated by his side’s narrow 1-0 League One defeat to Northampton on Saturday.The Rams saw their promotion charge hit a major stumbling block at Sixfields where Sam Hoskins scored the only goal of the game.Derby also had defender Sonny Bradley sent off for a straight red card in second-half stoppage-time.“It’s obviously frustrating and disappointing...Full Story »

Salford assistant manager Alex Bruce admitted his ears were left ringing by Karl Robinson during their 2-1 victory over Notts County.The Ammies manager was sitting in the stands with director of football Ryan Giggs and Bruce’s dad, Steve, as he served a one-match touchline suspension at Meadow Lane.“My ears are ringing, I have to say,” Bruce explained at full-time on how he com...Full Story »

Southend’s National League play-off prospects suffered a further dent after being held to a goalless draw by Woking at Roots Hall.The Shrimpers drew for the sixth time in a 10-match unbeaten run which has left them 10 points adrift of the top seven with six games remaining.Nathan Ralph had a close-range shot saved by Woking goalkeeper Will Jaaskelainen before Noor Husin fired just over for...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Deniz Mehmet was Dunfermline’s hero as his late penalty save ensured that Miles Welch-Hayes’ header was enough to secure a 1-0 cinch Scottish Championship win at Greenock Morton.In a first half of few clear-cut chances, Morton’s Kirk Broadfoot twice went close in the early stages, firing just wide after six minutes and then over the crossbar four minutes later.The vi...Full Story »

National League play-off hopefuls Oldham were forced to settle for a fourth draw from their last five games as their match at Dagenham finished goalless.Dion Pereira had a chance for the Daggers before team-mate Ryan Hill had an effort saved while, at the other end, home goalkeeper Elliot Justham made a great stop to deny Mark Kitching from close range.Dagenham went close again when Hill picked ...Full Story »

Sutton breathed life back into their survival quest with a 3-1 victory over Accrington that lifted them off the bottom of League Two.Goals from Harry Smith, Omar Sowunmi and Nino Adom-Malaki did the damage as United claimed back-to-back league wins for the first time this season.Jake Bickerstaff bagged an 85th-minute consolation but the hosts deserved their first home win since November.The visi...Full Story »

Wrexham strengthened their promotion bid with a comfortable 3-1 win at Grimsby.Andy Cannon led the way with a first-half double and Paul Mullin also scored in a one-sided clash that moved Wrexham three points off top spot.Substitute Arthur Gnahoua snatched a late consolation for the home side.Wrexham opened the scoring in the sixth minute when Cannon fired low into the corner with his right foot...Full Story »