“Form is always temporary” – Southgate praises Kane
Gareth Southgate has hailed hat-trick hero Harry Kane’s return to form as the forward helped move England to the brink of World Cup qualification with a big win over Albania.
The top 10 national teams in the world – according to FIFA’s world rankings
No one is quite sure how the Fifa World Rankings work – but they’re the benchmark for how we measure the top teams in international football. Apart from, you know, World Cups, Euros, Copa Americas… The World Rankings began in 1993, with the footballing governing body looking to establish some kind of order of who was good and who… wasn’t…. Read more →
Kane appreciated brotherly love during ‘difficult’ summer
Harry Kane has opened up about a “difficult” summer for himself and his family and defended his brother’s role in a failed move to Manchester City.
Smith Rowe called up for England World Cup qualifiers
Arsenal forward Emile Smith Rowe on Monday received his first senior England call-up for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and San Marino.
Sancho, Lingard dropped from England squad due to lack of action
Gareth Southgate dropped Jadon Sancho and Jesse Lingard from the England squad due to their lack of form and game time as questions continued about Mason Greenwood’s ongoing omission.
Southgate criticises ‘unusually disjointed performance’ in Hungary draw
Gareth Southgate will pore over an “unusually disjointed performance” against Hungary to ensure England put it right and wrap up World Cup qualification next month.
WCQ wrap: England held as Hungary fans clash with police at Wembley
John Stones spared England’s blushes in their 1-1 draw against Hungary as the Fifa World Cup qualifier at Wembley was marred by violent clashes between Hungarian fans and police on Tuesday.
Southgate jokes England’s strength gives him ‘headache’ picking team
England manager Gareth Southgate joked he commits a crime with every team selection given the strength in depth of a squad edging closer to World Cup qualification.
The key talking points ahead of England’s clash with Hungary
England host Hungary on Tuesday evening looking to take one step closer to qualification for the 2022 Fifa World Cup.
Southgate keen to avoid putting too much pressure on ‘special’ Foden
Gareth Southgate is excited to see what “special player” Phil Foden can achieve at next year’s World Cup – but the England manager is wary of piling too much pressure on the ever-improving playmaker.