ENGLAND 2, MALTA 0 Gareth Southgate made a winning start as England’s interim manager as they defeated minnows Malta in their World Cup qualifier. It was only a modest margin of victory bearing in mind Malta are ranked 173 in the world, but England ended a tumultuous period on a positive note after Sam Allardyce’s […]
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Impressive comeback against Germany for Paul Williams’ England U20 team
ENGLAND U20 3, GERMANY U20 1 Philipp Ochs with early free kick Ademola Lookman quickly equalises Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores twice to secure victory Lewis Cook limps off injured Interim manager Paul Williams rotated his entire England U20 team after the impressive 2-0 win over Netherlands U20 team at Oldham’s SportsDirect.com Park on Wednesday night in […]
Raheem Sterling pulls out of England squad with injury
Raheem Sterling has been replaced in the England squad by Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend. Sterling was withdrawn after City confirmed news of the unspecified injury believed to be a calf strain. The injury is not believed to be serious and Sterling should be fit to return after the international break. The Manchester City winger, […]
Adam Lallana’s injury time strike earns England unlikely win in Slovakia
SLOVAKIA 0, ENGLAND 1 Martin Skrtl sent off for two yellow cards after 57 minutes Slovakia frustrate England who have few shots on target Adam Lallana hits the post in second half before scoring 95th minute winner Lallana’s first England goal in 27 internationals Adam Lallana’s 95th minute injury time strike in Slovakia earned England a […]
Wayne Rooney confirms international retirement after the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia
Wayne Rooney gives notice on his England career after being handed captaincy England manager Sam Allardyce announced his squad for the World Cup qualifier in Slovakia on Sunday, and subsequently confirmed that Wayne Rooney would be his captain for forthcoming campaign. A day later, the 30-year-old announced he would be retiring from international football after the 2018 […]