Gareth Southgate sends brutal message to England stars ahead of Croatia showdown

England fell short when they lost to Croatia in the World Cup semi-final – now Southgate believes the Three Lions are ready to take care of some unfinished business. The England manager admitted to feeling a mixture of emotions after his side took the lead in Moscow in July only to suffer defeat in extra-time. […]

England boss Gareth Southgate blames Premier League for Three Lions stars underperforming

An injury crisis coming into this international double-header has been exacerbated by suspensions to John Stones and Jordan Henderson, and Southgate said: “Maybe they were expecting us to be back by the end of June. “Of course it’s always easy to make a comment like that and not know the complex scenario decision-makers had to […]

Marcus Rashford pens emotional Southgate tribute as England stars react to World Cup exit

England’s fairytale came to an end in the semi-finals as Croatia recorded a 2-1 victory in extra-time. Kieran Trippier’s early free-kick put the Three Lions in the driving seat in Moscow, but Ivan Perisic levelled midway through the second half and Mario Mandzukic’s extra-time strike sent Croatia through to Sunday’s final against France. But England’s […]

Gareth Southgate: It would be 'bigger than 1966' if England win the World Cup

The 2-0 victory over Sweden on Saturday earned them a semi-final against Croatia on Wednesday night with France or Belgium lying in wait in the final. It is now 52 years since Sir Alf Ramsey’s side became the last from England to lift the trophy and they remain an inspiration for the stars at this […]

England World Cup: Geoff Hurst backs England for glory and makes Gareth Southgate claim

England moved into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990 with a 2-0 win over Sweden on Saturday. They face Croatia on Wednesday for a place in the final where they will meet either France or Belgium. And Hurst thinks they can go all the way, and says Southgate is the new […]

IT'S COMING HOME! Gareth Southgate parties with fans after England reach World Cup semis

Harry Maguire and Dele Alli struck either side of half-time, both with headers, as nerveless England coasted to a routine 2-0 win. Gareth Southgate’s side will now face either Croatia or holders Russia in Moscow on Wednesday at 7pm. The two meet tonight. It’s only the third time England have reached the last four and […]

World Cup 2018: Marcus Rashford gives Gareth Southgate England issue after Costa Rica win

Marcus Rashford and Danny Welbeck were both on target as the Three Lions rounded off their World Cup preparations with a 2-0 win over Costa Rica at Elland Road. Rashford fired into the roof of the net with a stunning 30-yard strike after 13 minutes, while Welbeck added the finishing touches to the victory in […]

Gareth Southgate singles out England's attacking stars for praise after Wembley win

The Three Lions got their World Cup preparations off to a strong start with a relatively comfortable victory in front of home fans. Gary Cahill headed England ahead in the early stages, before Harry Kane netted later in the first period. Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi scored straight after the restart to give the 10,000 Nigeria fans […]

England World Cup squad: Gareth Southgate reveals reason for Jack Wilshere snub

Wilshere looked a shoo-in for a place on the plane to Russia after making 38 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal this season. But Express Sport discovered on Tuesday that Southgate had decided to omit Wilshere from his 23-man travelling party. Southgate confirmed the news on Wednesday when he named his England World Cup squad, […]

Gareth Southgate gives Dele Alli FIVE games to prove he can partner Harry Kane in Russia

Alli’s international activity was restricted to just 22 minutes as a substitute in Amsterdam on Friday and he was the shock omission from the 16 players who got onto the Wembley pitch in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Italy. In his absence, Southgate has praised the understanding developed between Jesse Lingard and Raheem Sterling just behind […]