Former Watford midfielder Tom Ince shares his perspective on the latest developments at Vicarage Road. He joins Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff and Tommy Smith to discuss Watford’s struggles after the club dropped into the relegation zone following 10 matches. They examine how the frequent changes in management affect the team and consider whether Alessio Dionisi […]
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Ellen White and Ben Haines return alongside former England star and Brighton midfielder Fran Kirby. The trio reflect on England’s 3-1 win over Greece in the opening leg of their World Cup play-off semi-final. They discuss the impact of the debutants, Maya Le Tissier’s strong display at right-back, and whether the Lionesses need to be […]
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The Africa Cup of Nations may remain a biennial competition as talks continue over abandoning the proposed move to a four-year schedule. At a Confederation of African Football (CAF) strategy conference in Cape Verde on Friday, president Patrice Motsepe confirmed that the issue had been discussed in recent days. He said all options were being […]
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It was while standing on the Portman Road turf in the brilliant light of early May, surrounded by the happiness and relief of a third promotion in five seasons, that Kieran McKenna knew the time had come. He had briefly considered leaving Ipswich earlier in the campaign, but the relentless demands of the Championship pushed […]
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By then, Mikel Arteta, who had spent five years playing alongside Wilshere at Arsenal, was managing the senior side. Arteta led the Gunners to the 2025-26 Premier League trophy, ending their 22-year wait to become champions of England again. Wilshere believed the Spanish coach had also been instrumental in his own development on the touchline. […]
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As several areas of England prepare for a fifth heatwave in 2026, Manchester United’s new goalkeeper Janina Leitzig understands the difficulties faced by anyone trying to keep a garden healthy. “You’re not accustomed to having so little rain, are you?” she says. Following her summer switch to Manchester, the former Germany youth international does not […]
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Stanway’s free move from Bayern to Arsenal ranks among the biggest deals of an eventful Women’s Super League (WSL) transfer window. The midfielder collected numerous trophies during four successful seasons with the German side and has also won the European Championship twice with England. A key figure in Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses team for many years, […]
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Chris Smalling’s opening response during an absorbing 45-minute conversation immediately shows that he is far from a typical footballer. The 36-year-old progressed from non-league Maidstone to a Champions League final in only three years. His journey has since included 580 club appearances across three countries, with much of his career spent under Sir Alex Ferguson […]
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