Naomi Girma and Sam Coffey are back in the United States women’s national team after the two Women’s Super League standouts were included in Emma Hayes’ squad for October friendlies with reigning world champions Spain. Ashley Sanchez, the NWSL’s leading scorer, has also been recalled following an outstanding season with the North Carolina Courage. Sanchez […]
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Billy Gilmour is one of the Scotland players who rarely fails to entertain. The midfielder was sorely missed at the World Cup, but he returns in strong form after ending his Serie A campaign by scoring for Napoli at the weekend. Nevin will be heading quickly for the Stozice Stadium exit if Gilmour is left […]
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Forwards James Wilson and Findlay Curtis have departed Scotland’s senior squad to represent the Under-21 side against Azerbaijan on Wednesday. Hearts forward Wilson and Rangers winger Curtis had been attending a training camp in Spain with the 27-player squad chosen by new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli. They will now sit out the Nations League fixtures […]
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Thomas Tuchel has been dealt several setbacks after Cole Palmer, Declan Rice, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford and Tino Livramento withdrew from the England squad because of injuries. James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White have been added to strengthen the group ahead of the forthcoming Nations League fixtures. Palmer was recalled last Friday as Tuchel began a […]
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Thomas Tuchel has warned Trent Alexander-Arnold that he needs to demonstrate greater defensive reliability after unexpectedly bringing him back into the England squad for the forthcoming Nations League fixtures. The England manager had previously selected the Real Madrid right-back only for last June’s matches against Andorra and Senegal. At the time, Tuchel attracted attention by […]
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It seemed likely that Mauricio Pochettino would begin a new era with his first United States roster following this summer’s World Cup. However, the remarkably young group he selected suggests a leap much further into the future. Cavan Sullivan could make his senior international debut after the 16-year-old was included in Pochettino’s 28-player squad for […]
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What can be made of Sebastian Pocognoli’s first Scotland squad? Charlotte Cohen joins Michael Grant and Cammy Bell to discuss the newcomers, Oli McBurnie’s recall and the positions that continue to raise concerns for Scotland. Which players might take advantage of their opportunity during a challenging Nations League campaign? We also revisit an eventful evening […]
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Argentina have included Lionel Messi in their squad for an October friendly against Benin, with the fixture expected to mark the forward’s final appearance for his country. Messi confirmed his international retirement in August after Argentina lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. He had also been reflecting on his future in the […]
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Hull City striker Oli McBurnie has returned to the Scotland squad after a five-year absence, while Luis Binks, Colby Donovan, Jon McCracken, Josh McPake and Stephen Welsh are among the uncapped players included in new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli’s first selection. Stoke City defender Luke Graham and Sevilla forward Robbie Ure have also earned their […]
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Scotland are entering a new era as Sebastian Pocognoli gets ready to announce his first squad. Which emerging talents might earn a place in the national setup? Could Luke Graham, Lennon Miller, Robbie Ure and Kieran Bowie represent the beginning of a generational shift? Rory Loy and Ryan Flynn join Stevie Miller to examine the […]
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