Martinez backs England to shine at World Cup
Roberto Martinez has backed Gareth Southgate’s youthful England side to perform strongly at the World Cup in Russia.
Nigeria test proved useful – Southgate
Gareth Southgate was pleased to see England challenged ahead of the World Cup after Nigeria produced a much-improved second-half showing at Wembley.
If anyone’s worth £200m it’s Neymar – Southgate
England boss Gareth Southgate believes if anyone in world football is worth £200-million then it is Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil superstar Neymar.
Southgate backs Sterling to shine against Slovenia
Raheem Sterling has received the backing of Gareth Southgate, who hopes the Manchester City man can harness his club form and propel England to the World Cup finals.
Rooney announces international retirement
Former Manchester United and Everton man Wayne Rooney has announced his retirement from international football, after rejecting the chance to feature in next month’s World Cup qualifiers.
Vardy withdraws from England’s double header
England will be without Jamie Vardy for their matches with Scotland and France, after the Leicester City striker withdrew from Gareth Southgate’s squad due to injury.
Southgate not pressured by Mourinho into Rashford decision
Gareth Southgate denied Jose Mourinho influenced his decision to call Marcus Rashford up to the senior England squad, rather than allow the Manchester United striker to go to the European Under-21 Championship in Poland next month.