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Eddie Howe is happy at Newcastle but this felt like a warning to the hierarchy: support me or lose me - amid links to the England job this was a strong power play, writes CRAIG HOPE
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20/07/24 01:00
CRAIG HOPE IN GERMANY: If England want Eddie Howe to be their next manager, they best appoint Lee Carsley. At least, that is, on an interim basis. Howe had just finished a gym session when he sat down with us in a room at adidas HQ in Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, and boy did he flex his muscles. He showed his teeth, too. After small talk about a family holiday in Canada - he also visited the United States with his wife and three sons last summer - I joked that he was doing a recce for the 2026 World Cup. He saw the funny side, but the laughter stopped when the 46-year-old was grilled on England....read
Eddie Howe sends warning to Newcastle as top England target breaks his silence on Three Lions links and reveals the dynamic with the club's new hierarchy has to be right for him to stay
19/07/24 03:01CRAIG HOPE IN GERMANY: In an extraordinary half hour with reporters, Howe said he must be 'free to work in the way that he wants' under a new hierarchy.Twenty-nine different names, only THREE players are chosen unanimously… and which TWO England stars are included? Our experts name their best Euro 2024 XI
17/07/24 11:00Mail Sport's experts name their teams of the tournament, with only three players chosen unanimously by our writers and just two England stars considered worthy of inclusion.Revealed: What England and Gareth Southgate plan to do next after the Three Lions boss announced he was quitting without telling his players first
17/07/24 01:00Eddie Howe, Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino and Lee Carsley are among the early contenders to replace the 53-year-old, who confirmed his departure with a heartfelt statement.Gareth Southgate always fell short when it really mattered as England manager. He was not good enough to seize the greatness in our grasp, writes CRAIG HOPE
16/07/24 09:01Gareth Southgate is a brilliant man. A brilliant manager he is not. Not through the lens of the technical and tactical skills that usher teams to major trophies. In that regard, he has come up short.Newcastle chiefs vow to fight to keep Eddie Howe if England make an approach... as the Magpies boss emerges as a frontrunner to succeed Gareth Southgate
16/07/24 03:00The Magpies boss is among the frontrunners to replace Gareth Southgate and, as Mail Sport reported on Monday, a formal approach from the FA would leave him with 'a decision to make'.Who should replace Gareth Southgate as England boss? Mail Sport experts assess the four leading candidates
16/07/24 01:00Four men are jostling at the top of the FA's wishlist should Southgate bring the curtain down on eight years in charge. But who should get the nod as just the 16th permanent England manager?Eddie Howe would have a 'decision to make' if Gareth Southgate goes and FA make approach, with Newcastle boss loving life on Tyneside but ambitious to manage England one day
15/07/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE: The 46-year-old is likely to be the Football Association's top choice should Gareth Southgate leave in the wake of Sunday's defeat by Spain.ENGLAND EURO 2024 PLAYER RATINGS: Which highly-rated star had just 'one good game'? Who deserved to be dropped alongside Harry Kane? And who has hit the end of their international career?
15/07/24 04:03CRAIG HOPE: The loss came after a largely underwhelming campaign, though optimism rose around the country following the Three Lions' series of dramatic knockout stage wins.From Jude Bellingham's gymnastics to Cristiano Ronaldo's preening and curmudgeon Steve Clarke - Mail Sport's writers pick their Euros highs and lows from Germany
14/07/24 09:30It was a month of highs, lows and everything inbetween for fans during the tournament, which started a month ago with Germany getting the better of Scotland and England defeated in the final.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Who had a disappointing end to a good Euros? Which Three Lions regular put in a 'sloppy' performance? And why 'passenger' Harry Kane scored 4/10!
14/07/24 09:23CRAIG HOPE IN BERLIN: It was more heartbreak for England in a European Championship final after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th minute strike handed the trophy to Spain.SPAIN VS ENGLAND PRE-MATCH PLAYER RATINGS: Which Spaniard has their bounce back? Whose selflessness opens things up for his team-mates? And which Euros finalist comes out on top in the scores?
14/07/24 01:00MATT BARLOW AND CRAIG HOPE: Spain will go into the Euro 2024 final as favourites. England, however are yetGareth Southgate is set to make a decision on his England future after Euro 2024 final, insisting he needs 'a few days to think things through' - as Declan Rice insists the squad 'would LOVE him to stay on' until the 2026 World Cup
13/07/24 09:31CRAIG HOPE IN BERLIN: Gareth Southgate will make a decision on his England future this week and could yet stay on for the World Cup in 2026 as players urge him to stay on.Gareth Southgate is unique and we should cherish him for the brilliant leader he is, writes CRAIG HOPE
13/07/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE: It was like Winston Churchill in concert with Stephen Hawking - passion and patriotism reinforced by deep intellect. Then again, it wasn't a performance. This was Southgate.Ollie Watkins compares England to Real Madrid as the Three Lions' goal hero hails nation's way to win 'even if we are playing poorly' ahead of Euro 2024 final
12/07/24 09:31CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: Ollie Watkins was the 90th-minute hero in the semi-final win over the Netherlands, and he was not the first player to rescue his country.Amanda Staveley leaves Newcastle as club confirm the businesswoman and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi have sold their six per cent stake - with Saudi Arabia's PIF taking further control
12/07/24 07:55CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle United have confirmed the immediate departure of co-owner Amanda Staveley and husband Mehrdad Ghoudoussi after the pair agreed to sell their six per cent stake.England fans reconnected with Gareth Southgate's side after one magic night in Dortmund, writes CRAIG HOPE... everything changed and all of a sudden there was a lot to love
12/07/24 03:25CRAIG HOPE: Chatting to supporters, and colleagues, we shared that inner conflict - when was this team, this tournament, going to catch fire? In Dortmund, we had our answer.Declan Rice vows to drink his first proper pint if England win Euro 2024, as tee-total midfielder calls for the Three Lions to 'write our own history' after devastating defeat in the final three years ago
11/07/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: The tee-total midfielder made the same promise ahead of the final three years ago, only for Gareth Southgate's side to lose on penalties to Italy.A double Dutch agent, the camp's 'drill sergeant' and BREATHING coaches: Inside the team behind the England team plotting a path to Euro 2024 glory
11/07/24 04:00CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: Gareth Southgate has built his backroom staff with care, and they are now once again on the verge of delivering history for the team and the nation.PLAYER RATINGS: Which England star set the tone from the off? Who looked tired AGAIN? And which youngster could Netherlands simply not live with?
10/07/24 09:27Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE assesses who dazzled against the Netherlands, and who must do better, ahead of the England's historic final in Berlin on Sunday evening.EURO 2024 POSTCARD: Phil Foden is no match for Mail Sport's Craig Hope at darts... while there is yet MORE train chaos in Germany
10/07/24 03:02CRAIG HOPE: Another eventful few days, including the extension of my 100 per cent record against England stars in sporting duels.Amanda Staveley set to leave Newcastle less than three years after taking over - with the businesswoman and her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi planning to sell their six per cent stake in the club
10/07/24 12:09CRAIG HOPE: PIF currently owns 80 per cent of Newcastle, while the Reubens' share has increased from 10 per cent to 14 per cent since the 2021 takeover.NETHERLANDS vs ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Who has been easily Gareth Southgate's most consistent performer? Which 6/10 star hasn't done enough on the ball for the Three Lions? And which Dutch players have lacked chemistry?
10/07/24 01:00Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE and MATT BARLOW run the rule over Koeman and Southgate's teams, and assess who comes up trumps ahead of Wednesday evening's kick-off.Gareth Southgate says a change in mindset - and a few beers - has helped England play more freely as they look to beat Netherlands and reach Euro final
09/07/24 07:17CRAIG HOPE IN DORTMUND: Southgate says there has been a shift in England's mindset ahead of their semi-final with Netherlands, after revealing his players were 'weighed down'.FIVE England stars up for the axe: Our experts name their teams to face the Netherlands in the Euros semi-final - with only two picking the same XI and changes in defence, midfield AND attack!
09/07/24 01:00Approaching the sixth game of the tournament, you would expect Gareth Southgate to know his best team by now, but he is still yet to find the magic formula in Germany.Luke Shaw feared he wouldn't get a kick at the Euros after suffering another injury scare during training a fortnight ago
08/07/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: Gareth Southgate's left back gamble very nearly backfired - after Luke Shaw admitted he thought his tournament was over.Jordan Pickford has gone from king of chaos to England's calming influence and Gareth Southgate's greatest exponent of control, writes CRAIG HOPE
08/07/24 01:00CRAIG HOPE IN DUSSELDORF: Do not underestimate the intelligence of a keeper who has saved four shootout penalties at major tournaments from the 14 he has faced.It was a proper party out in Dusseldorf as fans of England and Switzerland refused to have their spirits dampened by the weather... but numpties did still pollute the odd pocket
06/07/24 10:21CRAIG HOPE IN DUSSELDORF: It did not feel like a summer tournament. The wind from the Rhine claimed St George's flags from Gateshead to Gravesend.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which 4/10 superstar 'should have been taken off after an hour'? Who 'disappeared'? And what about the player who was 'left exposed'?
06/07/24 07:18CRAIG HOPE IN DUSSELDORF: England again made life hard for themselves, but reached the semi-finals of Euro 2024 following a penalty shootout.England got lucky against Slovakia when they didn't have to, writes CRAIG HOPE. It's time for Gareth Southgate to MANAGE his team against Switzerland
06/07/24 09:45CRAIG HOPE: It is rare that you feel any emotion when covering a game. I use the word 'anaesthetised', describing the numbing of the joys and stresses of being a football fan.Gareth Southgate fumes at the 'entitlement' of the English as the Three Lions boss is quizzed on avoiding heavyweights on the other side of Euro 2024 draw
05/07/24 07:47CRAIG HOPE IN DUSSELDORF: England have avoided the heavyweights on the opposite side of the draw and, after Saturday's quarter-final versus Switzerland.Newcastle star Fabian Schar issues hands-off warning to England over head coach Eddie Howe - amid claims the Magpies boss is their preferred option to succeed Gareth Southgate
05/07/24 05:41CRAIG HOPE IN DUSSELDORF: The Magpies defender and his Switzerland team-mates would almost certainly prompt Gareth Southgate 's departure if winning here in Dusseldorf this evening.ENGLAND v SWITZERLAND FORM GUIDE: Which 7/10 star does Gareth Southgate need to start? Who has orchestrated the whole show for the Swiss? And who has been a DISASTER out of position for the Three Lions?
05/07/24 04:00Mail Sport's Craig Hope offers his England ratings for the tournament so far ahead of the quarter-final, while Matt Barlow assesses how Switzerland have performed to date in Germany.John Stones breaks silence on Gareth Southgate's plan to switch to a three-man defence for crunch Euro 2024 quarter-final clash against Switzerland
04/07/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: It was at the last European Championship three years ago that Southgate switched to a three-man defence for the 2-0 victory over Germany.'Nuclear options', young players pushed out of clubs they want to stay at and loopholes galore: Inside the wild west of the fight to comply with the Premier League's PSR rules
04/07/24 11:00CRAIG HOPE: On Saturday, PSR rules at Newcastle felt very real. There was a £60m hole in the accounts, a possible 10-point deduction looming and 24 hours to solve it all before the deadline.Kieran Trippier gave ME a 4/10 rating! CRAIG HOPE's postcard from Erfurt as England's staff took on the media
03/07/24 09:35CRAIG HOPE: So, what was Tuesday's most surreal moment? Playing 11-a-side against an England team including Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and managed by Kieran Trippier?Jude Bellingham has leading man syndrome and Phil Foden often plays like a kitten rather than a lion... this is why England's star duo look like the new Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, writes CRAIG HOPE
02/07/24 01:00CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: Twenty years on and considerably further up the pitch, England are still struggling to accommodate two of their star players.John Stones and Kieran Trippier insist they'll overcome knee issues in time to face Switzerland, while Ezri Konsa declares himself ready to deputise for the suspended Marc Guehi
01/07/24 09:32CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: Gareth Southgate has much to consider regarding team selection for the tie in Dusseldorf, especially in defence.Martin Dubravka admits he needs to hold talks with Eddie Howe over his Newcastle future... after the Magpies swooped to sign two goalkeepers
01/07/24 09:30Nick Pope will be Howe's No.1 but the arrival of Vlachodimos and Ruddy means it is likely Dubravka will leave. His representatives spoke with Celtic before the Euros, but nothing was agreed.Marc Guehi required a half-time injection to manage shoulder injury in England's euphoric win over Slovakia... but Three Lions hope suspended star could return for possible semi-final
01/07/24 06:00SAMI MOKBEL AND CRAIG HOPE: Guehi twisted his shoulder in a collision with Slovakia forward David Strelec and would have been a doubt to face the Swiss were he not suspended.FOUR England stars up for the axe: Our experts name their teams to face Switzerland in the Euros quarter-finals - with seven different XIs and one making FIVE changes
01/07/24 04:00On the back of the dramatic Slovakia result and ahead of the Switzerland game, Mail Sport's football experts have picked their sides for the quarter-final tie on Saturday evening.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which Three Lions regular was 'jittery' and failed to take responsibility for Slovakia's goal? Who scored a FOUR after dismal display? And who put his team-mates to shame?
30/06/24 07:13England came from behind to beat Slovakia 2-1 after extra-time and secure their place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Mail Sport's Craig Hope assesses how each of the England players performed.Willy Sagnol is the perfect fit for Georgia's passion play as the inspirational coach prepares to take on Spain in historic Euro 2024 last-16 tie, writes CRAIG HOPE
29/06/24 08:43CRAIG HOPE: Willy Sagnol spends six months of the year in Georgia. For a Frenchman who otherwise lives amid the sedate vineyards of Bordeaux, that is a long time on roads.Newcastle accept Brighton's £33m bid for Yankuba Minteh in a deal which may mean they can keep Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak despite Liverpool and Chelsea talks
29/06/24 06:36EXCLUSIVE: The Magpies have been battling to avoid a Premier League points deduction for failing to comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules, and they need to sell before Sunday's deadline.World Cup winner Pierre Littbarski tells Gareth Southgate what to do with Phil Foden - and reveals the four players he thinks would decide a potential final between England and Germany at Euro 2024
29/06/24 02:07Exclusive by Craig Hope: His talent shone after a childhood spent in the shadow of the Berlin Wall, and its bricks formed the foundation of a career that included three World Cup finals.Revealed: Newcastle were ready to sell Anthony Gordon to LIVERPOOL this week before talks broke down - with Jarell Quansah part of proposed deal - as club desperately search for options to avoid PSR points deduction
29/06/24 09:24EXCLUSIVE: The Reds admire the England winger but the proposed deal - said to include defender Quansah heading in the opposite direction - was not right for them.Anthony Gordon admits he was lucky to escape with just grazes after being thrown '10 feet in the air' on his electric bike... and vows to celebrate with the stabilisers Mail Sport gave him if he scores against Slovakia
28/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE AND NIK SIMON IN BLANKENHAIN: Anthony Gordon has grazes on his chin, legs, arms and hands but he is fine to feature in the last-16 tie against Slovakia in Gelsenkirchen.England can take confidence from their rock-solid defence at Euro 2024, writes CRAIG HOPE, as Marc Guehi shines in Gareth Southgate's makeshift backline
27/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: A fortnight into the tournament and England's defence has the lowest XG against - 1.15 - after three matchesHas Gareth Southgate stumbled across England's best XI? Tactical analysis on the team he SHOULD pick - with THREE major changes
27/06/24 01:00CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: Southgate has looked lost and increasingly confused at times, but all is not lost for England. The road to Berlin can be navigated, if he follows the signposts.Luke Shaw insists he'll be fit to play in England's last-16 clash with Slovakia after missing the entire group stage through injury that has kept him out since February
26/06/24 09:33CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: The left back hopes to play some part in the last-16 tie after overcoming a lingering hamstring complaint, which kept him out of the group-stage matches.Harry Kane says some England fans took things 'a bit too far' after plastic cups were thrown at Gareth Southgate following Slovenia draw at Euro 2024
26/06/24 06:38CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: The manager was booed by England supporters as he defiantly applauded them following Tuesday's goalless draw with Slovenia at Euro 2024.Chelsea make an enquiry for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak - but would face having to break the club-record £115m fee they paid for Moises Caicedo
26/06/24 10:34SIMON JONES AND CRAIG HOPE: Mail Sport understands conversations have taken place between the clubs and the Blues have indicated a want to sign the Sweden international.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Which 4/10 big-name player was 'petulant and pedestrian'? Who is the star of the past who's lucky to still be in the team? And what about the top scorer of a bad bunch on 7/10?
25/06/24 09:11CRAIG HOPE AT COLOGNE STADIUM: Here, Mail Sport runs the rule over England's individuals - and assesses who came out best on a challenging night in Germany.Gareth Southgate responds to Gary Lineker's latest comments amid England 's***' storm as Three Lions boss insists he's only heard 'one word' of what the BBC presenter said
24/06/24 06:58CRAIG HOPE IN COLOGNE: Lineker called England's performance in the 1-1 draw with Denmark last week as 's***', and Kane responded by accusing him of doing so to promote his podcast.Slovenia warn England they are ready to shoot on sight in crunch Euro 2024 clash as Benjamin Sesko and Co look to capitalise on the Three Lions' poor pressing
24/06/24 05:46CRAIG HOPE: The only goal England have conceded in Germany was when Denmark midfielder Morten Hjulmand took aim from 30 yards during last Thursday's 1-1 draw in Frankfurt.If Gary Lineker really believes his own words about Harry Kane and blaming journalists for the England 's***' storm then it's not irony, it's idiocy, writes CRAIG HOPE
24/06/24 02:32CRAIG HOPE IN COLOGNE: Lineker really did not see the irony in him accusing reporters of being too scared to own their opinion, all the while refusing to take ownership of the word he had used.Gareth Southgate's England puzzle - and the missing pieces he needs to find a fix for at the Euros
24/06/24 01:00CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: Gareth Southgate was left with more questions than answers following a dismal showing by England in last week's 1-1 draw with Denmark.Ivan Toney backs under-fire England captain Harry Kane to continue as the Three Lions' lone frontman, insisting the Bayern Munich striker WILL 'bounce back'
24/06/24 12:06CRAIG HOPE: Former internationals such as Stuart Pearce have said that Kane should be dropped, while Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer were both highly critical of the striker's movement.Euro 2024 postcard: The streets of Germany are bonkers and beautiful - but it feels like a country struggling to cope with the visiting fans
22/06/24 10:23CRAIG HOPE: It was hard to tell if the bewigged singer on a pop-up stage in a courtyard here in Erfurt was a Freddie Mercury tribute act or a fan of Graeme Souness and Terry McDermott.Jarrod Bowen left shocked at Gary Lineker's fierce criticism of England following drab 1-1 draw with Denmark as West Ham star hits back at BBC pundit after he called the performance 's***'
22/06/24 09:30The Match of the Day host labelled the performance during the 1-1 draw with Denmark as 's***' when he spoke on his own podcast this week.Declan Rice warns that England MUST sort out their tactical plan or else they'll 'get picked off' by their opponents and admits the Three Lions are yet find a 'balance' at Euro 2024
21/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: Captain Harry Kane made the admission after Thursday's dismal 1-1 draw with Denmark that the players 'weren't quite sure' when to press or who should do it.Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon were electric last season and are raring to go at Euro 2024... so why has Gareth Southgate not used either forward in Germany?
21/06/24 07:20CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: A pair who, last season, recorded 65 goal contributions between them. Palmer was Chelsea 's player of the year, Gordon the same at Newcastle.How to sort England's mess: Mail Sport's experts believe Cole Palmer has to start against Slovenia… and the one player they all agree MUST be dropped
21/06/24 04:00Mail Sport's experts have got their heads together, worked out what to change, and suggested their starting teams for the next game against Slovenia.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Who scored 4/10 after putting in very poor display? Which player 'went AWOL' and whose sudden decline made them look a 'shadow'?
20/06/24 06:29CRAIG HOPE AT FRANKFURT ARENA: Though the Three Lions will stay top of the standings, a victory would have seen them seize a berth in the knockout stages of the tournament.From battling train delays to meeting the Wine Princess! CRAIG HOPE's postcard from the German countryside ahead of England's next game
20/06/24 08:05From the brutality of the grey and industrial architecture of the Ruhr valley, to the beauty of the lakeside Weimarer Land and a Michelin-star chef serving us dinner in a matter of hours.Denmark's past and present unite to seek revenge against England, as the 'injustice' of their Euro 2020 exit continues to cause pain three years on
19/06/24 10:38CRAIG HOPE IN FRANKFURT: In England, we have the 'Hand of God', the lingering pain of Diego Maradona and Mexico '86. In Denmark, they have 'Sterling's dive'.Luke Shaw is ruled OUT of England's game against Denmark in major Euro 2024 injury blow to Gareth Southgate after Man United star failed to train with his team-mates on eve of Group C clash
19/06/24 06:31CRAIG HOPE IN FRANKFURT: The Manchester United left-back, who hasn't played since February due to a hamstring injury, didn't train with his team-mates on Wednesday.Revealed: The cocktail of supplements England stars are taking at Euro 2024 - and how they could power them to glory
19/06/24 01:00CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: It is the team behind the team - no, not the backroom staff - but the cocktail of supplements that could power England to victory here in Germany.Ollie Watkins claims he CAN play with Harry Kane up front for England at the Euros - and believes they could replicate success of the Bayern star's partnership with Son Heung-min at Spurs
18/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: For now, the Aston Villa striker and fellow Kane understudy, Ivan Toney , are being forced to play the role of the opposition frontmen during training sessions.The problem with Phil Foden! Man City star has struggled to shine for England and played as if he had a weight on his shoulders against Serbia
17/06/24 07:17CRAIG HOPE IN ERFURT: Phil Foden is a problem for Gareth Southgate. A problem in that he does not want to play where the manager picks him.ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Jude Bellingham was EVERYWHERE... but who was 'more bad than good'? And which big-name star's passes were 'neither penetrative or memorable'?
16/06/24 09:05CRAIG HOPE AT THE VELTINS ARENA: Fresh from clinching the Champions League final with Real Madrid, Bellingham gave England the lead after 13 minutes.Aleksandar Mitrovic is hell-bent on showing he still has all the moves... as Serbia striker and avid chess player hopes to have England in checkmate
15/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN GELSENKIRCHEN: Mitrovic will be both in a hurry and as subtle as the brick he once threw, as a boy, through a train window. He has a point to prove and just 90 minutes.Gelsenkirchen here we come? CRAIG HOPE's postcard from somewhere in the German countryside... after a nightmare day on the train!
15/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE: I didn't even have a seat as a lady had taken mine. It wasn't that I didn't have the heart to evict her, just that I didn't know the German words for 'That's mine'.Gareth Southgate gives update on whether injury-stricken Luke Shaw will feature in England's opening Euro 2024 game against Serbia
15/06/24 06:28CRAIG HOPE: Shaw, 28, has not played since injuring his hamstring in February and only returned to training earlier this week. He isn't ready to start and could miss out on a spot on the bench.Jordan Pickford says he would volunteer to take a penalty for England at Euro 2024 if needed... but reveals Gareth Southgate has NOT had his stars practising spot-kicks
14/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: Jordan Pickford says he will put his hand up to take a penalty in a shootout for England this summer - but has revealed there has been no spot-kick practice.Mail Sport's Craig Hope takes on England star Jordan Pickford in golf challenge... and the Three Lions goalkeeper hopes he will fare better with a football than a putter!
14/06/24 07:12CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: The England star (right) went first. With his opener finding the water and his second attempt falling shy of the hole, I attempted to play some mind gamesEberechi Eze is ready to inject fresh ideas from the bench at Euro 2024 if England need them... as Crystal Palace star insists he's a 'finisher', NOT a substitute
13/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN BLANKENHAIN: It is an interesting concept, first introduced by England rugby head coach Eddie Jones in 2017 and adopted by Southgate.John Stones is confined to his room as England look to prevent a sickness bug from spreading through their Euro 2024 camp, with Man City defender a doubt for Serbia clash
12/06/24 04:05CRAIG HOPE: The Man City defender was the only player to miss training at their Blankenhain base on Wednesday as he battles a sickness bug, and he is now a doubt for Sunday's Group C opener.England stars want under-appreciated Gareth Southgate to stay on, insists Anthony Gordon... after the Three Lions boss suggested he will leave if they don't win the Euros
11/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE: On the day the Three Lions boss revealed he will likely leave his post should the team not win the tournament, Anthony Gordon insisted Southgate is under-appreciated.Scotland's form has fallen off a cliff, but Steve Clarke's side can still lead hosts Germany a merry dance at Euro 2024
11/06/24 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN GERMANY: They had won their opening five matches with an aggregate score of 12-1 and the only goal conceded was an Erling Haaland penalty.
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Antonio Brown gets VERY handsy with Lil Kim Before controversial ex-NFL star locks lips with the rapper at a wild yacht party
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Mary Lou Retton reveals fat-shaming abuse she suffered after her 1984 Olympic Gold Despite gymnastic legend weighing just 94 POUNDS
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Lionel Messi puts his feet up as Argentina captain relaxes in the sun with wife Antonela After damaging ankle ligaments in Copa America final
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LeBron James and Team USA thrash Serbia in Olympic warmup, despite claims of 'ego and other BS' threatening their gold medal chase
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Belichick blasted as a 'hypocrite' over NFL media U-turn The former Patriots coach was criticized for inking a deal with the CW network's Inside the NFL
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Bosa lists luxurious $1.75m Florida condo with a private beach The NFL player, who signed a $170m 49ers deal last fall, got his mom's real estate help
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'Humiliated' former NFL star Terrell Davis opens up on being handcuffed on a flight He called for United Airlines to be held accountable
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Serena Williams says being ghosted by her first boyfriend made her a better athlete 'He's gonna regret this,' the Grand Slam champ recalled saying
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WNBA inks media rights package worth more than $2billion It's worth roughly four times the value of the league's current media deals
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Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa hints at late husband's feud with his parents as she mourns death of father-in-law 'We hoped things would've been different'
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Ingrid Andress breaks silence after national anthem performance made her laughing stock at MLB Home Run Derby 'I was drunk'
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Usher FINALLY attends Las Vegas Aces game two years on from A'ja Wilson's hilarious plea As pair link up on court after defeat to Chicago
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Andress fans leap to her DEFENSE despite her disastrous national anthem performance at the MLB Home Run Derby Branded 'the worst ever'
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Kobe Bryant fans mourn father's death after ex-NBA star dies following a stroke ''I'm picturing Kobe playing his Dad one-on-one in heaven'
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Simone Biles addresses 'traumas and downfalls' after suffering the 'twisties' in Tokyo Ahead of return to Olympic Games for USA
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Patrick Mahomes insists he's 'DONE' having kids after wife Brittany announced they're expecting their third child last week In a heartwarming video
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Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes arrive at MLB All-Star game after gymnast flaunted their private jet to Texas 'First lady of baseball' stunned in gown
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Jaylen Brown lists his Boston penthouse for $4.75m amid star's Olympics snub and dig at Bronny James In the upscale Seaport neighborhood
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Phillies star Alec Bohm couldn't keep a straight face during Ingrid Andress' disastrous national anthem At MLB Home Run Derby
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Singer Ingrid Andress delivers 'the worst national anthem EVER' It's hard to turn Texans off to The Star-Spangled Banner, but one woman nearly did so on Monday
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Skip Bayless 'is OUT at FS1 and will host his final show later this summer' His departure comes one year after co-host Shannon Sharpe left
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Hard Rock Stadium suffered 'significant damage' Miami Dolphins are continuing to assess the damage caused on Sunday
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Brittany Mahomes posts friendship pics with new BFF Taylor Swift The two met up in Europe with Patrick and Travis Kelce
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CONMEBOL blames Copa America chaos on Hard Rock Stadium officials But not everyone is so quick to give the organization a pass
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Erik ten Hag FUMES at Man United stars Warns players that defeat against Rosenborg was 'not the standard for top football'
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Wife of USA soccer star reveals her traumatic ordeal As she tried to get into the Copa America final with the couple's eight-year-old daughter
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Caitlin Clark responds to Serena Williams' 'white people' joke during the ESPYs Host poked fun at her being well liked by 'white people'
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Richard Simmons 'refused medical attention after falling in his bathroom' the day before fitness guru's death aged 76 REVEALED
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EXCLUSIVEJustin Jefferson IS the father of his ex-girlfriend's baby, judge rules after $140m NFL star was accused of pressuring her to abort the child
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Copa America final descends into chaos Fans COLLAPSE in crush, hundreds sneak in through vents... and up to 7000 ticketless supporters are allowed in
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Vikings star Jordan Addison arrested on suspicion of DUI Weeks earlier, Addison's rookie teammate Khyree Jackson died in a car accident
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Argentina retains the Copa America winning their 16th title But an ugly start to the day in Miami tarnishes CONMEBOL event
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Super Bowl champion Jones dead at 40: Baltimore Ravens legend found at his home in Houston Tributes poured in for the former wide receiver
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Sydney's Travis Bazzana goes No. 1 overall to Cleveland The 21-year-old is the first Australian to be picked in the opening round of the MLB Draft
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The adorable name Kelce calls Mahomes' MOM... as tight bond between Chiefs pair is revealed Their friendship goes back years
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UFC star Dober reassures fans and insists there is 'no shame in failure' after opponent left his face COVERED in blood Took a brutal beating
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Inside Belichick's wild summer: From a new job and a new girlfriend (49 years his junior!) to roasting Brady and watching Swift in Europe
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NBA legend Kerr speaks out on Trump shooting - 40 years after his own father was assassinated In Paris coaching Team USA at the Olympics
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Richard Simmons' body is removed from his Los Angeles home after his death at 76 The medical examiner was seen arriving at the West Hollywood house
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Caitlin Clark posts hilarious birthday message to boyfriend Connor McCaffery Playfully teased him over their rivalry on the basketball court
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Dave Portnoy insists 'bad a**' Donald Trump will easily win the election after surviving assassination attempt Slams Joe Biden's slow response
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Travis Kelce gets hilarious word of encouragement from golf fan as he shanks tee shot Hit more than one wild shot this week
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Cavinder Twins reveal why they returned to Miami College basketball duo prepare to reunite on the court: 'Unfinished business'
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Ryan Garcia apologizes to ex-wife Andrea Celina after threatening to 'f**k up' baby mom and 'destroying' their home Latest ugly incident
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Inside Magic Johnson's lavish summer getaway As NBA legend travels around Europe with wife Cookie and Samuel L. Jackson
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NFL legend Jerry Rice tells reporters 'I will f**k you up' while competing alongside Jason Kelce at Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament
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Travis Kelce stays coy on his chances of joining Taylor Swift on stage again during her Eras Tour 'I can't let anything out the bag'
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UFC fighter Tracy Cortez chops off her HAIR to make weight for Rose Namajunas bout After needing to cut a half pound for flyweight contest
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Swift subtly reacts to Kelce being named the NFL's No. 1 tight end ESPN polled coaches, executives and scouts for their Top 10 tight ends in the league
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Brunson agrees to shock $156.5million four-year extension with the Knicks The point guard was eligible for an extra $113million in 2025
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Whitlock claims Michael Jordan 'wasn't defended' like WNBA star Clark has been The Fever player is in contention for Rookie of the Year
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Yankees and Orioles get into wild bench-clearing brawl Captain Aaron Judge was seen rushing in to break up the fight that erupted in Baltimore
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See how Swift celebrated Patrick and Brittany Mahomes' pregnancy news The pop star started dating Patrick's teammate Travis Kelce last summer
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EXCLUSIVEJaron 'Boots' Ennis opens up on his return vs David Avanesyan and Philly homecoming And how rapping has become his 'therapy'
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Travis Kelce cringeworthily dedicates karaoke victory to Taylor Swift Fans go wild for his performance of iconic rock song
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Lionel Messi's wife mocked for 'posting squat videos to strangers on the internet' After recording clip of gym workout
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ESPN omits OJ Simpson from ESPYs 'in memoriam' segment After the BET Awards were criticized for honoring accused double-murderer
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Scottie Scheffler brutally trolled by Nikki Glaser at the ESPYs As stand-up comedian mocks golf star's infamous PGA Championship arrest
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Moment Williams makes BRUTAL dig at controversial Chiefs kicker Butker... while he is sitting in front of her at the ESPYs Made quite a stir
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Clark, Mahomes, Ohtani and more: All the winners from a huge night of sport at the 2024 ESPY Awards Plenty of awards handed out in Los Angeles
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Barkley opens up on shock retirement decision and explains why he couldn't work for another network after leaving TNT Stunned the world
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NBA star Brown appears to confirm his romance with WNBA's Gondrezick as pair arrive arm-in-arm on the ESPYs red carpet New love?
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Dunne goes for gold! LSU star shows off her stunning ESPYs look ahead of glitzy ceremony in LA Just days after revealing her latest life decision
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Stephen A. Smith breaks his silence on Jaylen Brown's Olympics snub As ESPN host says it proves he's RIGHT about Boston Celtics star
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Jason Kelce reveals 'last-minute' gift wife Kylie bought him before Lake Tahoe celebrity golf tournament As he takes part in star-studded event
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Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown reveals behind-the-scenes details of what NFL wideouts had to do for Receiver show As docuseries airs on Netflix
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Jason Kelce's golf swing is brutally compared to Joe Biden's After footage of him practicing at star-studded Lake Tahoe tournament
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Bronny James struggles AGAIN for Lakers after posting three points in 29 minutes in Miami loss Failed to make an impression once more
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Kelce's hilarious reaction after NFL star Kittle texted him from Rhode Island wedding to ask if he could use Swift's bathroom Clear in his response
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Obama's Team USA Basketball visit goes viral as fans notice uncanny resemblance to iconic skit Hilarious coincidence between the clips
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Portnoy slams Clooney in expletive-laden rant for calling on Biden to step down Barstool Sports founder also called the President a 'vegetable'
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Shocking moment Liverpool star Nunez jumps into the crowd and starts swinging punches in desperate bid to save his family Crazy scenes in Charlotte
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LA Dodgers' $700m man Ohtani goes viral for VERY bizarre, X-rated celebration ESPN's broadcast opted against showing a replay of the moment
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- Travis Kelce goes on WILD shopping spree for Taylor Swift - splashing out '$75,000 on 14 Italian designer gifts' before Eras Tour hit Milan last week
- Caitlin Clark targeted by Angel Reese and Chennedy Carter in thinly-veiled shot on social media just HOURS before WNBA All-Star game
- Kobe Bryant's family attend WNBA All-Star Game as widow Vanessa and three daughters watch Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Co from courtside
- Watch the moment Caitlin Clark drops a DIME to Angel Reese in WNBA All-Star Game as rivals combine on the court
- UFC boss Dana White returns to $2.8million-a-WEEK mega yacht after introducing Donald Trump at RNC Milwaukee - days after assassination attempt
- Travis Kelce was left a hilarious note in his locker by Chiefs Christmas movie stars Tyler Hynes and Hunter King
- Kevin De Bruyne 'AGREES personal terms to join Pro League side Al-Ittihad' - after the Man City star detailed the 'incredible money' on offer in Saudi Arabia
- Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese arrive for WNBA All-Star Game as rivals-turned-teammates prepare to join forces in Phoenix
- Clip of Angel Reese almost 'going crazy' for Caitlin Clark goes viral as WNBA rivals team up in All-Star Game
- Fans savage Travis and Jason Kelce's new cereal as Chiefs star feeds his brother like a baby in behind-the-scenes clip: 'Crime against nature'
- Former Dolphins star Kenyan Drake, 30, retires from the NFL after eight seasons: 'Wouldn't change a thing'
- Jake Paul KNOCKS OUT Mike Perry in sixth round of grueling battle to set up showdown with Mike Tyson
- Joel Embiid admits LeBron James concerns heading into Olympics amid fear that USA teammate is 'not the same' player at 39
- Jake Paul vs Mike Perry RECAP: YouTube sensation KNOCKS OUT latest ex-UFC victim to set up showdown with Mike Tyson
- Livvy Dunne parties with Ryan Garcia's former fling Grace Boor at country singer Luke Combs' New York concert
- Caitlin Clark slammed by Skip Bayless after opting out of WNBA All-Star's 3-point contest as outgoing Fox Sports analyst was 'surprised & disappointed' by Fever star's decision
- Michael Jordan and Beyonce send messages of support to Team USA gymnast Jordan Chiles ahead of Paris Olympics
- Rangers 0-2 Man United RECAP: Joe Hugill emphatically doubles the lead after Amad's opener - as Jadon Sancho is handed a first start for nearly a YEAR and £52m man Leny Yoro makes debut
- Inside Tiger Woods' misery at The Open: RIATH AL-SAMARRAI on why Colin Montgomerie was right in his criticism and why the deluded golf legend was cruel to belittle him
- Former Chelsea striker claims Enzo Fernandez 'will never be forgiven at Stamford Bridge and must be sold', as Argentine faces disciplinary proceedings over 'racist' song
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