Wales remain third going into the final round of fixtures after beating Norway and losing to Portugal on Sunday, with head-to-head records used to separate teams in the competition. Across the last three Nations League editions, sides finishing at the bottom of a League A group collected an average of 2.92 points from six matches. […]
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Thomas Tuchel maintained that England did not take any chances with Alex Scott’s fitness after the midfielder pulled out with a thigh problem, prompting concern from Bournemouth about how the situation was handled. Scott impressed in Saturday’s 7-0 Nations League victory over Croatia, but he will miss the remainder of the international window. The midfielder […]
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To anyone watching, Cavan Sullivan’s performance on Saturday looked like something straight out of a fantasy. In many ways, that was exactly what it was. “I was stunned and thrilled,” the 17-year-old said after discovering he would start for the United States men’s national team against Mexico, a match his side eventually won 3-0. “I […]
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This is the largest WSL season to date, with the competition growing from 12 clubs to 14 following the promotion of three teams from WSL 2. However, it remains unclear whether the expansion has improved the league’s overall quality. Crystal Palace have adapted best among the promoted clubs. They have collected six points from five […]
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Bradford City are preparing to name former Wycombe Wanderers head coach Michael Duff as their new manager. The 48-year-old is expected to succeed Graham Alexander at Valley Parade following Alexander’s move to Championship club Preston North End. Duff, who has previously managed Cheltenham Town, Barnsley, Swansea City and Huddersfield Town, was dismissed by Wycombe last […]
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Today’s podcast focuses on England’s outstanding display. Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and Jude Bellingham lead the attack and overwhelm a disappointing Croatia side. The emphatic victory sends a strong message for Thomas Tuchel, who had faced growing pressure following the World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina. In other matches, Scotland make a positive […]
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While he was not the Football League’s first permanent Black manager—Tony Collins had taken charge of Rochdale in 1960—Alexander encouraged a new generation to follow a similar path through his managerial work at clubs including Lincoln City, Peterborough United and Macclesfield. Alexander was born in Nottingham in 1956 to parents from St Lucia. According to […]
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The Rams entered this campaign expecting to compete for promotion. When Eustace arrived in February 2025, Derby sat fourth from bottom in the Championship. His decision to leave fifth-placed Blackburn, who were pursuing promotion, for a relegation battle prompted plenty of questions. Problems and financial limitations behind the scenes at Ewood Park influenced his choice, […]
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“I do not believe any loan spell is truly a bad one,” said Michael Appleton, Rogers’ first loan manager at Lincoln City. Having previously worked in West Brom’s academy, Appleton knew Rogers was regarded as one of the club’s brightest young talents. He therefore made signing him for League One side Lincoln a priority. Appleton […]
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After Czechia’s 2-0 loss to England in Prague, their coach turned left, headed down the touchline, shook Thomas Tuchel’s hand and used a phrase he could not remember ever saying after a match: “See you soon.” Tuchel responded with the same words. Just seven days later, after separate trips through Oviedo and Rijeka, they are […]
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