England squad give Gareth Southgate unequivocal backing after 4-0 defeat by Hungary

England squad give Gareth Southgate their unequivocal backing and feel criticism after dismal summer should be levelled at THEM instead of their manager By Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail Published: 22:30 BST, 15 June 2022 | Updated: 23:14 BST, 15 June 2022 Gareth Southgate has the unequivocal backing of his squad – who believe … Read more

Jonny Bairstow insists the IPL was better preparation for Tests than the county championship

No surprise here! Jonny Bairstow insists the IPL (which paid him £700,000!) was better preparation for Tests than the county championship – despite scoring just 25 in his first three innings against New Zealand Jonny Bairstow smashed an incredible century against New Zealand on Tuesday His 136 off 92 balls helped Ben Stokes’ men to … Read more

Trainer John Gosden admits a record-equalling fourth Ascot Gold Cup may be beyond Stradivarius

Trainer John Gosden admits a record-equalling fourth Ascot Gold Cup may be beyond Stradivarius despite winning the Yorkshire Cup for the third time last month Stradivarius seeks to equal Yeats’s record of four wins in the Ascot Gold Cup He showed plenty of his old vim when winning the Yorkshire Cup last month But the … Read more

Southampton set to sign Manchester City and Republic of Ireland ‘keeper Gavin Bazunu

Southampton set to sign Manchester City and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu in a deal worth £15m… and the Premier League champions have included a significant buy-back clause Gavin Bazuna is set to seal a move to Southampton in the next 48 hours  The deal for the Republic of Ireland ‘keeper could be worth … Read more

Chelsea ‘to rival Manchester United in the race to sign sign Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries’

Chelsea ‘to rival Manchester United in the race to sign sign Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries’ with Thomas Tuchel’s side ‘set to make a £21m bid’ to bring the full-back to Stamford Bridge Chelsea are looking to bolster their defensive options going into next season  They are set to join Manchester United in the race … Read more

Nottingham Forest agree terms with Dean Henderson ahead of £20m loan-to-buy deal from Man United

Nottingham Forest agree personal terms with Man United goalkeeper Dean Henderson ahead of loan move with option to buy for £20m… with Brice Samba keen to leave the City Ground and sign for Lens Nottingham Forest have agreed to sign Manchester United’s Dean Henderson The goalkeeper will join initially on loan, with Forest having the … Read more

Aston Villa youngster Cameron Archer being monitored by Preston, Watford, West Brom and Sunderland

Aston Villa youngster Cameron Archer being monitored by more than a dozen Championship clubs including Preston, Watford and West Brom… but Steven Gerrard will give the forward a chance in pre-season before deciding whether to send him out on loan Preston are keen on taking Aston Villa forward Cameron Archer on loan again The 20-year-old … Read more

UEFA plot money-spinning new mini tournament in USA to promote Champions League

UEFA plot money-spinning new mini tournament in USA to promote the Champions League, featuring previous winner and three other major clubs despite fixture congestion fears UEFA want to cash in on a new format of competition staged in the United States L’Equipe report they are planning event involving winner of Champions League It would also … Read more

Man United target Christian Eriksen will ‘not rush anything’ when making a decision over his future

Manchester United target Christian Eriksen insists he will ‘not rush anything’ when making a decision over his future as he continues to be linked with Newcastle and a return to Spurs after successful stint at Brentford Christian Eriksen is a free agent following the expiry of his Brentford contract Manchester United are reportedly interested in … Read more