Three Lions

Premier League stalwart Jermain Defoe sets record straight on ‘love rat’ accusations

October 1, 2018

Premier League stalwart Jermain Defoe has had an illustrious career and shows no signs of slowing down. Over the years, he has seen his reputation sullied in the tabloids, [...]

World Cup – Panama 1 – 6 England: Five things we learnt

June 25, 2018

Alasdair Hooper takes a look at what’s working and what needs work for the Three Lions heading into their final group match vs joint Group G leaders Belgium. Even [...]

England captain Jack Rutter forced into retirement but not out of the game

February 22, 2018

In tribute to a man and player he admires, Alasdair Hooper offers a look at the making of England captain Jack Rutter and at his promising future in shaping the future of [...]

Retrial jury finds Ched Evans not guilty, Klopp angry over televised festive schedule and Barnet keeper scores on international debut

October 14, 2016

1. Chesterfield’s Welsh striker Ched Evans has been found not guilty by a Cardiff court following a retrial over the alleged abuse of a teenage girl in a hotel room. Evans [...]

Real told to stump up 120 million Euros for Pogba, Rooney claims England can do magic in France, and how Brexit might affect this summer’s transfer window…

June 24, 2016

1. Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba has been attracting the attention of Europe’s top clubs after another sensational season and some eye-catching performances at [...]

Mourinho closing in on first United signing, former Nigeria coach Keshi passes away aged 54, and Game of Thrones has a warning for Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Iceland v Portugal clash…

June 8, 2016

1. 22-year-old Villarreal defender Eric Bailly looks set to become José Mourinho’s first signing as Manchester United boss. The Ivory Coast international has had a [...]

Calls for Neymar to be tried over transfer allegations, Taggart claims losing Vardy would be ‘catastrophe’ for Leicester, and Cristiano Ronaldo opens a second museum to himself…

June 7, 2016

1. Spanish authorities have called for Brazil and Barcelona star Neymar to be tried for fraud in connection with his transfer from Santos to the Catalan club. It is alleged [...]

Leeds United sack coach Steve Evans, Manchester United target rules out Malmö FF return, and the most ridiculous own goal competition continues in Austria

June 1, 2016

1. Leeds United have sacked Head Coach Steve Evans after just seven months in the Elland Road hotseat. Owner Massimo Cellino has now sacked six bosses since taking over in [...]

Hodgson’s England Could Prove Doubters Wrong

November 25, 2015

We are still seven months away from a European Championships which England qualified for with some time to spare, but negatives surround the England national team and its [...]

England Football Team: The forgettable generation

September 3, 2014

By Laura Jones. England’s ‘golden generation’ have all but retired and Roy Hodgson has flooded the squad with young players, but Laura Jones asks where are the [...]