England boss Gareth Southgate gives brutal VAR verdict as Italy snatch late draw

German referee Deniz Aytekin consulted VAR after England debutant James Tarkowski appeared to tread on Italy striker Federico Chiesa’s foot as he sped into the box just three minutes from time. To England’s consternation, the referee looked at the pitch-side screen, gave the decision which looked harsh – and Lorenzo Insigne put away the spot […]

Gareth Southgate slams ‘DISGUSTING’ racism by England fans after Boris Johnson claim

But the manager insists that this country has to get its own affairs in order before criticising Russian crowds for racism. The England coach, on the eve of his team’s World Cup warm up game with Holland here in Amsterdam, hit out at Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who has urged fans not to travel to […]

Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho sends message to Gareth Southgate over Marcus Rashford

Southgate has expressed concerns that Rashford is not starting enough games for United and the 20-year-old’s minutes on the pitch have decreased following the arrival of Alexis Sanchez in January to improve Mourinho’s attacking options. Rashford has made 38 appearances – the joint second highest of any United player this season – but Southgate’s concern […]

World Cup draw: Gareth Southgate thanks Diego Maradona after another Hand of God

The man who knocked England out of the 1986 with his Hand of God goal yesterday gave them the perfect lift going into 2018 by picking them out of Pot 2 to join Belgium, Tunisia and Panama in Group G. Draw host Gary Lineker commented during the ceremony in the Kremlin that, “Diego has always […]

England boss Gareth Southgate sends message to Harry Kane ahead of World Cup draw

All eyes will be on the Kremlin today for the draw for next summer’s World Cup, with England in Pot 2, the group of clubs just behind the top seeds. The nation’s hopes of long overdue success rest squarely on the shoulders of Tottenham striker Kane, who has scored seven in his last six games […]

Gareth Southgate ‘incredibly proud’ as resilient England keep Brazil at bay

The five-time world champions dominated the game and England goalkeeper Joe Hart made several fine saves.  England fought hard but could muster few efforts on goal, though Marcus Rashford, Eric Dier and Dominic Solanke all went close. But the England coach was delighted that his young team – with Liverpool rookie Joe Gomez outstanding – […]

England news: Southgate warns players to get serious against Brazil – This isn't a jaunt

The England manager is again expected to name a young-looking side against the five-time World Cup winners led by Neymar, the world’s most expensive player. And he has said he will not look kindly on players clamouring for a memento as it is securing their own shirt they should be focused on. “I used to […]

England boss Gareth Southgate sends stark World Cup warning to missing stars

After the impressive 0-0 draw against Germany on Friday night, the England manager is already beginning to finalise his bold plans for a new-look young side capable of lifting the nation. Angus Gunn, Lewis Cook and Dominic Solanke have all been called up from the Under-21 side for the game against Brazil tomorrow – a […]

Chelsea star Danny Drinkwater snubs England chance after Gareth Southgate offering

In keeping with a week in which all the talk has been about who has been absent, he also gave the clearest indication yet to Jack Wilshere that he will have to leave Arsenal in January if he is to have any hope of fulfilling his World Cup ambitions. Eric Dier will lead out England’s […]

Southgate taking no risks

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