England Men

England v France preview: Three Lions to reach semi-finals after dramatic penalty shootout win over holders

December 10, 2022

England have proven themselves to be a threatening team over the duration of this tournament, but against Les Bleus they should expect their quarter-final to go the distance [...]

England v Senegal preview: Slick Three Lions to book their place in World Cup quarter-finals by overcoming resilient rivals

December 4, 2022

Focused England will get the job done against the Kings of Africa, but the pressure of knockout football presents a new challenge to overcome tonight, kick-off at 7pm, writes [...]

Wales v England preview: Kane to break home nations rivals’ hearts in tense World Cup decider

November 29, 2022

The Tottenham star will find his shooting boots in tonight’s Battle of the Brits, kick-off 7pm, putting the Three Lions through to the knockouts as Group B leaders — [...]

England v Iran preview: Southgate’s men to survive scare against underdogs in World Cup opener

November 21, 2022

The Three Lions will score early but can expect talisman Taremi to make life difficult for them in Qatar, kick-off 1pm, writes Um-E-Aymen Babar. England go into their World [...]

Italy v England preview: where the Euro 2020 final could be won and lost

July 11, 2021

Italy’s greatest strengths could also be their biggest weaknesses, and England must capitalise on small fissures in the Azzurri set-up to have a chance at Euro glory, [...]

Euro 2020: Southgate’s squad rotation the secret to England’s success

July 6, 2021

Early in the competition, Gareth Southgate had been accused of playing it safe in his squad selection, but his brave shifting of systems and personnel has allowed a flexible [...]

Euro 2020: Southgate’s shrewd tactical switch snuffs out Germany threat

June 30, 2021

Despite pre-match criticism and a nervous start, Southgate’s solid formation – along with some timely German mistakes – saw England progress to the quarter-finals, [...]

Euro 2020 home nations action: Sterling has justified England boss Southgate’s trust

June 24, 2021

The groups wrap up with the Man City star proving his worth, Scotland bowing out but with hope for the future and keeper heroics for Wales against Italy, writes Jessy Parker [...]

Euro 2020 home nations action: England toil against stubborn Scotland

June 19, 2021

Jessy Parker Humphreys rounds up the action from an intriguing clash at Wembley and Wales’ 2-0 victory over Turkey in Baku as the visitors edged closer to the knockout [...]

Euro 2020 EFL graduates: Phillips takes leading role for England

June 17, 2021

The Leeds midfielder has enjoyed a meteoric rise from relative unknown to Premier League promotion hero who’s earned his place on the international stage, writes Holly [...]