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21 Nov

Chelsea Coach Hilario Set For Role With England

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Goalkeeping coach Hilario has resigned from his role at Chelsea and is set to be appointed to Thomas Tuchel’s England staff. Hilario has spent 16 years at Stamford Bridge as a player and coach, over two spells. Tuchel worked with the former goalkeeper during his time in charge of Chelsea and begins his tenure as England manager on 1 January. It is understood Hilario was open to a job share but Chelsea were unhappy with that arrangement. Martyn Margetson was England’s previous goalkeeping coach but he left with former manager Gareth Southgate after Euro 2024. Hilario joined the Premier League side…

17 Jul

Euro 2024: UEFA Announce Team Of The Tournament

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England full-back Kyle Walker has been named in the Euro 2024 team of the tournament alongside six players from champions Spain. The Manchester City defender played every minute for England in Germany as the Three Lions finished runners-up. It is the second time in succession Walker has made the team of the tournament, having done so in 2021 when England were beaten by Italy in the final at Wembley. The team of the tournament was picked by a panel of 12 “technical observers” including David Moyes, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Rafa Benitez. Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), William Saliba (Arsenal), Rodri (Manchester…

15 Jul

The European Version Of Black Stars – Ghanaians Mock England After Losing 2024 Euros

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Some Ghanaians on social media have mocked England after their loss in the 2024 Euros final to Spain, labelling the Three Lions as the European equivalent of the Black Stars. England failed to break their long trophy drought on Sunday, July 14, 2024, falling 2-1 to Spain in the Euros final in Berlin. The English team has gone 58 years without winning an international trophy, with the streak set to hit 60 years before the next major tournament. After another disappointing final defeat, some Ghanaians on social media specifically X (formerly Twitter) pointed out the similarities between England's trajectory and…

04 Jul

Toney ‘Annoyed’ At Lack Of Euro 2024 Game Time

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Ivan Toney admits he was “annoyed” at being brought on during injury time against Slovakia, but insists he will “take my opportunity when I get it”. England striker Toney was sent on for his first appearance of Euro 2024 in the final seconds of the round of 16 match with the Three Lions trailing 1-0. Jude Bellingham’s overhead kick took the game to extra time, before Toney provided the headed assist for Harry Kane’s winner. England manager Gareth Southgate said afterwards that Toney was “disgusted” at being introduced with a minute to go, but the player himself says he is ready to…

20 Jun

England Should Not Take Wins For Granted – Southgate

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Gareth Southgate says England must not take wins at major tournaments for granted, ahead of facing Denmark at Euro 2024. England opened their competition with a 1-0 win over Serbia, although the manner of the victory has been criticised by some fans. Despite the negative reaction, it is only the second time England have won their opening game of a Euros – and Southgate says he is used to the impossibly high standards of supporters. “I’ve been in this environment for eight years so I understand it all,” he said. “It used to annoy me and now I’m ambivalent to it.…

18 Oct

Eddie Hearn Opens Up On Wayne Rooney Messages ‘After Every Fight’ As He Teases Huge Clash Vs Jake Paul At Old Trafford

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EDDIE HEARN revealed Wayne Rooney still messages him about a fight - with an Old Trafford showdown against Jake Paul teased. Rooney - an avid boxing fan who competed as an amateur when he was younger - fancies his chances against a celebrity rival. 3 Wayne Rooney fancies his chances in the boxing ringCredit: Getty 3 Jake Paul with boxing promoter Eddie HearnCredit: Sportsfile And Hearn told on The Overlap how the Manchester United legend could end up in the ring with YouTuber-turned boxer Paul. He said: "He won't mind me saying but after every big fight, especially with a YouTuber, sometimes Rooney will…

31 Aug

Man Charged Over Sterling Burglary During World Cup

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A man has been charged after a break-in at the home of Chelsea star Raheem Sterling during the Qatar World Cup. Jewellery and watches worth £300,000 were reportedly stolen from the property in Oxshott, Surrey, while Sterling was in Qatar with England. The player left England’s World Cup camp to be with family after intruders broke in on 3 December 2022. Surrey Police said a man had been charged with 33 offences of conspiracy to commit burglary. A spokeswoman for the force said Emiliano Krosi, 23, of Ditton Court Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, had been charged and remanded in custody. She…

10 Aug

2023 WWC: Lauren James Given Two-Game Ban After Red Card In Win Over Nigeria

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England forward Lauren James has been given a two-match ban by Fifa for her red card in the Women’s World Cup game with Nigeria. James, 21, was sent off for stamping on the back of Michelle Alozie in the last 16-tie, which England won on penalties. The dismissal came with an automatic one-game ban which Fifa has increased, meaning she will miss the semi-final if England get there. The Lionesses face Colombia in the quarter-finals on Saturday (11:30 BST). James is England’s top scorer in the tournament, having scored three goals, as well as assisting three more, in the group…

28 Feb

Best Fifa Awards 2022: England Manager Sarina Wiegman Named Women’s Coach Of The Year

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England manager Sarina Wiegman has been named women’s coach of the year at the 2022 Best Fifa Awards. England’s Mary Earps won the women’s goalkeeper award at the Paris ceremony. Dutchwoman Wiegman guided England to European Championship glory on home soil last year, the team’s first major trophy. Earps, who plays for Women’s Super League side Manchester United, started every game as England won the tournament. Wiegman, who won the Euros as Netherlands boss in 2017, has claimed the Best Fifa women’s coach award for the third time, having also earned it in 2017 and 2020. “From when I could…

23 Dec

George Cohen: England World Cup Winner And Fulham Right-Back Dies, Aged 83

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England World Cup winner George Cohen has died, aged 83. The right-back played every minute of the six matches in the 1966 tournament and was vice-captain for the 4-2 win over West Germany in the Wembley final. Cohen, who spent his entire club career with Fulham, won 37 caps for England. "Very sad to hear my friend and England team-mate has died," said Sir Geoff Hurst, who is one of the two surviving members of that 1966 side, along with Sir Bobby Charlton. "Everyone, without exception, always said that George was such a lovely man. He will be sadly missed,…