England’s chaotic win against Italy leaves Gareth Southgate’s backers and critics feeling vindicated

Italy 1-2 England (Retegui 56′ | Rice 13′, Kane pen 44′) DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA STADIUM — England have won against Italy in Italy for the first time in more than 60 years. Feels good, doesn’t it? Sorry, you cut out there. I said doesn’t it feel good? On the plane home, supporters will conclude that … Read more

Man City now have the Jack Grealish with ‘Big Dog’ swagger – time to see if Gareth Southgate agrees

Jack Grealish is part-footballer, part-raconteur. His alter ego lounges in a chair at the bar with a whisky and cigarette, rattling out stories. Like the time he repaired to New York after the World Cup and stayed in the Home Alone hotel, just about resisted the 16-scoop ice cream menu and rode around Central Park … Read more

Arsenal legend Lauren says Ben White a key player as he misses out on Gareth Southgate’s England squad

Ben White has been lauded by Arsenal Invincible Lauren for having seamlessly made the transition from centre-back to right-back. But despite being in fine form for the Premier League leaders, national boss Gareth Southgate omitted the 25-year-old from his England squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers. Getty Arsenal defender White has been one of … Read more

Darren Bent rages at Gareth Southgate for leaving James Ward-Prowse out of England squad and makes bold Manchester United claim

Darren Bent has suggested that Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse would always make the England squad if he played for Manchester United. The talkSPORT host criticised Gareth Southgate after his latest squad selections, believing the Three Lions boss calls up players based on who they are on the books at. Getty Ward-Prowse has once again been … Read more

Gareth Southgate admits media criticism affecting players made him consider England future before World Cup

Gareth Southgate has told talkSPORT he considered his future as England boss as media criticism could have started affecting the players. Southgate is England’s second most successful manager of all-time, but after a 2018 World Cup semi-final and Euro 2020 final appearance, things became increasingly difficult. Getty Southgate had some thinking to do around the … Read more

‘He’s a key player’ – Arsenal legend Lauren lauds Ben White as versatile defender misses out on Gareth Southgate’s England squad

Ben White has been lauded by Arsenal invincible Lauren having seamlessly made the transition from centre-back to right-back. But despite being in fine form for the Premier League leaders, Gareth Southgate omitted the 25-year-old from his England squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers. Getty Arsenal defender White has been one of the club’s standout … Read more

Gareth Southgate reveals ‘long conversations’ with Kyle Walker after England boss decided to call up Man City star despite police investigation

Gareth Southgate says that Kyle Walker was included in his England squad following ‘a couple of long conversations’. The Manchester City star made headlines for all the wrong reasons last week after he was allegedly caught exposing himself and kissing a mystery woman in a Manchester bar, just 24 hours after their 2-0 victory over Newcastle. Getty Walker … Read more

Gareth Southgate’s 25-man line-up for Euro 2024 qualifiers

Ivan Toney has been called up to the England squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine despite recently admitting to multiple breaches of the FA’s gambling rules. The Brentford striker was left out of Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad after initial charges against him were revealed and is expected to face a lengthy … Read more

Former Chelsea star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in ‘advanced talks’ to join England boss Gareth Southgate’s coaching staff

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is reportedly set for a return to coaching with the Chelsea icon in ‘advanced talks’ to join Gareth Southgate’s coaching staff at England. The 50-year-old, who earned 23 caps for the Netherlands between 1998-2002, is claimed to be in line to replace Chris Powell in the Three Lions set-up. Getty Former Burton … Read more

Eden Hazard now Real Madrid’s most expensive transfer after overtaking Gareth Bale with ex-Chelsea star to stay until 2024

Eden Hazard has overtaken Gareth Bale to become Real Madrid’s most expensive transfer of all time after add-ons were triggered. And it has also been claimed that the Chelsea icon has decided to see his contract at the Bernabeu out until 2024 after ruling out a summer departure. Getty Hazard has struggled for consistency since … Read more