Brown sees Ireland clash as perfect chance to reclaim England spot
Mike Brown views facing down Ireland’s aerial onslaught in Dublin as the perfect way to reclaim his England place.
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Graeme Swann struggled after Strictly and almost refused to watch the show
Graeme Swann has revealed he struggled following his exit from Strictly Come Dancing and almost refused to watch the show.
Jonny Bairstow knows there is more work ahead to seal number-three spot
Jonny Bairstow further advanced his case for a long-term future at number three in Barbados but does not expect an easy ride in England’s problem position.
Bairstow and Burns impress as England gear up for first Test
Jonny Bairstow fell two short of a century as England’s batsmen completed their preparations for this month’s first Test against the West Indies.
England draft in Mark Wood following injury to Olly Stone
Durham seamer Mark Wood has been added to England’s Test squad in the West Indies as a replacement for the injured Olly Stone.
Joe Root feels for Olly Stone after injury sends him home from the Caribbean
Joe Root commiserated with injured seamer Olly Stone after his tour of the West Indies ended on the same day his fellow bowlers filled their boots with wickets in Barbados.
Johnny Sexton making ‘good progress’ ahead of Six Nations opener
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt gave a positive update on Johnny Sexton’s fitness when naming his squad for the opening two rounds of the Guinness Six Nations.
Joe Root finds form in England’s first warm-up game in Barbados
Captain Joe Root was quick to find form on day one of England’s first warm-up in the West Indies but a lower-order collapse offered a warning against complacency in Barbados.
England forward Nathan Hughes signs for Bristol
Nathan Hughes has signed a three-year deal with Bristol that will see him leave Wasps at the end of the season.
Jos Buttler accepts England face balancing act to stay to stay in peak condition
Jos Buttler accepts England’s leading stars face a balancing act to keep themselves in peak condition throughout what could be a golden year for the sport.
Stone hoping to press claims for England Test and World Cup spots
Olly Stone is still working out his place in England’s pace pecking order as he balances hopes of a Test debut in the West Indies over the next month with the trickier prospect of forcing his way back into World Cup contention.
Sarri: Chelsea could beat England but are still a work in progress
Maurizio Sarri says his Chelsea side could beat Gareth Southgate’s England team, even though the Italian has not had time to fully mould the Blues to play as he wishes.
Sam Underhill injury blow for England ahead of Six Nations
England must complete the Six Nations without Sam Underhill after the Bath flanker was ruled out for three months by ankle surgery.
Sam Underhill could be doubtful for England’s Six Nations openers
Flanker Sam Underhill could be a doubt for England’s opening Guinness Six Nations games against Ireland and France.
These Brits will be spending Christmas helping others less fortunate
People across the UK are coming together over Christmas to support hundreds of those less fortunate than themselves with parties, meals, presents and a warm bed for the night.
Women’s football stands at tipping point ahead of 2019 World Cup – Casey Stoney
Women’s football stands at a “tipping point” as England head into the 2019 World Cup, according to former Lionesses’ captain Casey Stoney.
England selector Ed Smith refuses to rule out Jofra Archer for 2019 World Cup
England’s national selector Ed Smith insisted Jofra Archer’s name did not come up as his panel rubber-stamped two familiar-looking squads for the new year tour of the West Indies, but would not rule out a late dash for the World Cup.
Stokes sorry after accepting CDC sanctions for Bristol incident
Ben Stokes and Alex Hales remain eligible for England selection following the outcome of a disciplinary hearing into their roles in a fight outside a Bristol nightclub in 2017.
England v Scotland match possible at Women’s World Cup
England will be among the top seeds for the 2019 Women’s World Cup draw on Saturday and could face Scotland.
Howe hopes Bournemouth midfielder Cook looks to Wilson for inspiration
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe hopes midfielder Lewis Cook can draw strength from the recovery of team-mate Callum Wilson as he faces a lengthy spell of rehabilitation from a serious knee injury.
Jordan Nobbs to miss Women’s World Cup with knee injury
Arsenal and England midfielder Jordan Nobbs has been ruled out of the 2019 World Cup after undergoing surgery on her anterior cruciate ligament.
Bournemouth’s Lewis Cook ruled out for six to nine months
Bournemouth’s England midfielder Lewis Cook will be sidelined for six to nine months with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, the club have announced.
Gareth Southgate calls for change as English contingent in Premier League slumps
England manager Gareth Southgate has called for urgent action to address the “incredible” fall in the number of English-qualified starters in Premier League teams.
Southgate ‘disturbed’ by throwing of banana skin at north London derby
England manager Gareth Southgate has described the throwing of a banana skin at Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during Sunday’s north London derby as disturbing and concerning.
Gareth Southgate eyes golden era as path to home glory at Euro 2020 gets clearer
Gareth Southgate greeted England’s relatively kind Euro 2020 qualification draw in Dublin on Sunday by challenging his team to win the entire tournament.
Kosovo prepare to welcome England for “biggest ever” match
England’s visit to Kosovo in the Euro 2020 qualifiers will be “the biggest event in the history of football” in the Balkan republic, their coach Bernard Challandes said after Sunday’s draw.
England avoid tough qualifying group for Euro 2020
England appear to have been granted a comfortable-looking passage to Euro 2020.
Home nations set to find out Euro 2020 qualifying opponents
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will discover just how tricky a route they face to Euro 2020 when the qualifying draw takes place in Dublin on Sunday.
Euro 2020 qualifiers Q&A
The groups for the Euro 2020 qualifiers will be drawn this weekend, and if you were bamboozled by the intricacies of the Nations League you are going to love this.
Jofra Archer edges closer to England debut after ECB relax eligibility criteria
Highly-rated fast bowler Jofra Archer will become available for England selection in the first few months of next year after the eligibility criteria was relaxed.