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James Tarkowski blots dream England debut by conceding late penalty against Italy

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ENGLAND 1, ITALY 1

Former Oldham Athletic player James Tarkowski’s remarkable rise and journey from Boundary Park culminated in a first England cap in the draw against Italy at Wembley.

And the 25-year-old Burnley centre-back did not look out of place to stake his claim for a place in the squad for this summer’s World Cup, though he conceded a late penalty to blot an otherwise flawless debut.

Southgate’s England going through changes but capable of winning performances in the World Cup in Russia

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Gareth Southgate’s England may have beaten a Netherlands side that failed to reach a second consecutive major football finals but there are signs of green shoots of recovery after a long winter following the sad debacle against Iceland during Euro 2016.

Almost two years after England failed to perform against Iceland in Nice, Southgate has qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the first of four friendlies will help the young England boss decide who will be on the plane in the summer.

Manchester City Women’s player Keira Walsh celebrates her first senior England call-up

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Keira Walsh is celebrating her first call up to the England Women’s national team for this month’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying double header against Bosnia & Herzegovina and Kazakhstan. The Manchester City Women’s team midfielder joins Interim head coach Mo Marley’s 26-player squad along with Arsenal’s Leah Williamson who also won her first […]