Spain boss Luis Enrique has explained his reasoning behind the omission of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea. Speaking in a press conference following the squad’s announcement, the former Barcelona manager revealed that De Gea was not in the squad because he didn’t suit their style of play. Many modern goalkeepers are required to be able to play with the ball at their fe...Full Story »

Celtic midfielder David Turnbull is available for the visit of Ross County following a three-month lay-off with a hamstring tear.Jota and Liel Abada are back after missing Monday’s win over Dundee United but another winger, James Forrest, misses out with a minor muscle issue.Kyogo Furuhashi (hamstring) remains out for the cinch Premiership leaders but he was pictured training on his own du...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson will miss his team’s cinch Premiership match at home to Motherwell as he is isolating due to Covid-19.Shaun Rooney, Callum Booth and Murray Davidson are all fit to return after injury while Tom Sang could also be available after being forced off early in the recent match away to Hibernian.Craig Bryson, Chris Kane and David Wotherspoon remain on the side...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO'S partner Georgina Rodriguez showed off her blossoming baby bump during a dip in the swimming pool. Georgina and Ronaldo announced they were expecting twins back in October, later revealed to be a boy and a girl. Georgina donned a black bikini as she enjoyed a dip in the pool, with her baby bump clearly visible in the waterCredit: Instagram / @georginagio At the time Georgin...Full Story »

David Moyes saluted a “massive” performance from West Ham after they stunned Sevilla to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League.Andriy Yarmolenko climbed off the bench to sink the LaLiga side as the Hammers prolonged their European adventure with a dramatic extra-time win.West Ham, debutants in the knockout stage of the Europa League, became the first English team to beat the s...Full Story »

Bass Sambou may line up again for Crewe against Bolton.The 24-year-old striker started against Wigan in midweek and could retain his place in manager David Artell’s side.The Railwaymen have struggled with injuries and are missing Rio Adebisi (foot) and Billy Sass-Davies (calf).Loanees Ryan Alebiosu and Scott Robertson are also sidelined.Marlon Fossey will be assessed for Bolton.The defende...Full Story »

Wigan’s James McClean returns to contention for Saturday’s League One clash with Morecambe after serving a three-game ban.The Republic of Ireland international was dismissed during the 2-0 victory over Fleetwood on March 1, but has now completed his punishment.However, striker Callum Lang will sit out the second instalment of his two-match suspension after reaching 10 yellow cards fo...Full Story »

QPR are hoping to sign a goalkeeper on an emergency loan ahead of Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship match against Peterborough after David Marshall became their latest injury absentee.Veteran Scotland stopper Marshall picked up a hamstring problem late on in the defeat at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night, when defender Lee Wallace went in goal for the closing stages as QPR had used all the...Full Story »

Rochdale boss Robbie Stockdale defended James Ball for missing a golden opportunity to clinch victory during his side’s 1-1 draw against Salford.The midfielder had fired Dale into a first-half lead and, after the visitors had levelled through Matty Lund, could have handed them three points but spooned a shot over the crossbar from four yards.“I was disappointed that it was set-piece ...Full Story »

Newport boss James Rowberry urged caution even after his side leapt into the Sky Bet League Two top three with a 2-0 win at Stevenage.On-loan Rob Street netted his first for the club on 48 minutes before Ryan Haynes doubled the score and clinched three points for the visitors.Third-placed Newport now sit tied with Tranmere on 59 points, with a four-goal advantage, and just point one behind North...Full Story »

David Moyo’s double salvaged a 2-2 draw for Hamilton against cinch Championship visitors Dunfermline.Coll Donaldson opened the scoring for the visitors in the sixth minute, receiving the ball from Efe Ambrose and beating goalkeeper Ryan Fulton.Steven Lawless came close to doubling Dunfermline’s advantage when he struck the bar, before Moyo headed home Kai Kennedy’s cross to lev...Full Story »

Exeter and Salford battled out a goalless draw which did little to boost either side’s promotion hopes from Sky Bet League Two.Salford made the brighter start and Matty Lund went close to opening the scoring, but his header clipped the top of the crossbar.Moments later Salford came close again, with Theo Vassell heading a corner kick against the base of the post as the Exeter goal led a ch...Full Story »

Arsenal and Liverpool are both keen to bring Lille striker Jonathan David to England. The Canada international has been linked with a move away this summer. Le 10 Sport says the Gunners have made David a priority target for the end of season. But Liverpool are also keen. The Reds have been in contact with David's minders to register their interest. A move to England is appearing likely, wi...Full Story »

David Moyes was left frustrated by missed chances as West Ham were beaten 1-0 at Sevilla but believes they can still prolong their European adventure.Nikola Vlasic passed up a golden chance to give the Hammers the lead against the six-time Europa League winners at the intimidating Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium.The Croatian forward had a free header eight yards out midway through the first half a...Full Story »

Port Vale have lost defender James Gibbons for at least three weeks ahead of Crawley’s visit in Sky Bet League Two.Gibbons, who had just recovered from a hamstring injury, suffered ankle ligament damage in the 1-1 draw at Harrogate earlier this month.Jamie Proctor is in contention to start after coming off the bench in last weekend’s defeat at Colchester following a tendon problem.Va...Full Story »

Kai Havertz hailed the return of "special" Reece James after the Chelsea defender's goalscoring comeback at Burnley. Full-back James, making his first start of 2022 after injury, grabbed the opening goal early in the second half. He then had a hand in the next two – both finished by Havertz – before Christian Pulisic rounded off a handsome 4-0 win for the Blues. "I'm very please...Full Story »

James Forrest’s first cinch Premiership goal of the season helped Celtic to their first victory at Livingston since 2007.Forrest hit Celtic’s third goal in a 3-1 win, their first in six matches at the Tony Macaroni Arena.Daizen Maeda put Celtic ahead in the 17th minute, soon after Callum McGregor missed a penalty, and Nicky Devlin’s own goal doubled the visitors’ lead in ...Full Story »

Newport manager James Rowberry has warned the club’s supporters not to get carried away after a 1-0 home win over local rivals Bristol Rovers saw them climb to fourth in Sky Bet League Two.James Waite’s stunning long-range effort on 33 minutes secured a first league double over Rovers since the 1982-83 season and put the Welsh side in a strong position as they bid to reach the third ...Full Story »

James Maxwell scored twice as Ayr eased to a third successive away win with a 4-0 victory at Raith Rovers.A devastating first-half display saw the visitors take a 3-0 lead into the break.They made a flying start as Tomi Adeloye rifled the ball into the roof of the net from Sam Ashford’s low cross in the third minute.Rangers loanee Maxwell doubled their lead as he finished off a swift count...Full Story »

Leicester have injury concerns over James Maddison and Ricardo Pereira for the Premier League visit of Leeds.Maddison is struggling with a back problem while Pereira has an unspecified issue and both men are doubts.James Justin is around a week away from returning while Wesley Fofana, Jonny Evans, Timothy Castagne and Ryan Bertrand remain sidelined.Leeds new head coach Jesse Marsch could be boos...Full Story »