Former England boss Gareth Southgate may not be planning to return to the dugout anytime soon but he is planning to share some of the best moments from his reign in a new book

Winger recalled for the games against Spain and PortugalKelly moved to Arsenal from Manchester City in January Nikita Parris has been included in the England squad for the first time in two years, while Chloe Kelly has been left out by Sarina Wiegman for the Nations League games against Portugal and Spain. Parris has scored nine goals in 19 games across all competitions this season following her move from Manchester United to Brighton in the summer in search of regular game time. Continue reading...

The young Brazilian forward has been sensational in Ligue 1 this season. Next step the Seleção and Premier League? By Luke Entwistle for Get French Football News When Luis Henrique signed for Botafogo three years ago, the club’s owner – who also owns Lyon – cracked a joke at his unveiling. “He spent a bit of time playing for a small, small team in France called Olympique de Marseille,” said the American businessman. “Those of you from Lyon, I hope you’ll enjoy the joke.” Lyon were not laughing last weekend, though. Henrique has returned to the Vélodrome and it was his late volleyed goal that gave Marseille a 3-2 win over their fierce rivals in the Choc des Olympiques. It was Henrique’s ninth goal of the season, a remarkable achievement given he had only scored eight in his previous four seasons. The 23-year-old has racked up 15 goal contributions this season, which puts him among the top five most decisive Brazilians in Europe’s top five leagues, below Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, and Rodrygo, but above internationals such as Gabriel Martinelli and João Pedro. Continue reading...

Being axed from England’s Euro 2024 squad by Gareth Southgate hit Jack Grealish like a sledgehammer, and it was remarkable that he went through the whole of 2024 without scoring a single goal for Manchester City

Gary Lineker didn't hold back when he criticised England last summer and, months on, he has stuck by those scathing remarks with a bold claim about Gareth Southgate's reign

BBC Sport assesses 10 EFL players who could be worthy of an England call-up under new Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel.

Whether he jumped or was pushed, the former Liverpool captain is once again bequeathing a club at risk of the drop Perhaps it was the sight of Piers Morgan in Saudi Arabia that prompted Steven Gerrard to leave the country. Or maybe it was the opposite, and the presence of the former broadcaster – in Riyadh to watch his mate Cristiano Ronaldo – provoked pangs of homesickness. Or did the 44-year-old even choose to go at all? Reports in England suggested the Liverpool legend wanted out for personal reasons, while those coming out of Saudi Arabia suggested that Al-Ettifaq, languishing 12th in the Pro League, made the move. “I want to express my gratitude to the club, the players, the fans, and everyone involved for the opportunity and the support during my time here,” Gerrard said on Thursday as his departure was confirmed. “From the first day I was warmly welcomed and I have enjoyed the chance to work in a new country with a different culture. So overall I have learnt a lot and it’s been a positive experience personally and for my family as well. But football is unpredictable and sometimes things don’t go the way we want.” Continue reading...

Bayern midfielder has lateral collateral ligament injuryEuro 2021 winner set to be out for ‘several months’ England have been hit with another significant injury blow after the Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway suffered a lateral collateral ligament (LCL) knee injury that will keep her out for “several months”, her club have said. Bayern Munich confirmed on Thursday that the 26-year-old has undergone an operation on her knee. It is not yet clear whether Stanway will be fit to return before the end of the season, nor if the injury would rule her out of July’s Women’s European Championship in Switzerland. Continue reading...

Talks held with Villa, who would want about £80mVilla more likely to land Chelsea’s Disasi than Félix Al-Nassr are exploring a deal to sign Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán instead of the Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface. Although an agreement is in place for Boniface to move to the Saudi Arabian club, there is confusion over whether the €70m transfer will go ahead. Al-Nassr, whose attack is led by Cristiano Ronaldo, are also looking at Durán and have held talks over a move for the Villa striker. Continue reading...

Richard Keys is adamant that Ruben Amorim already wants out of Manchester United, claiming he's lost the dressing room with some of his comments as he's backed Gareth Southgate to replace him

New England manager Thomas Tuchel is taking the time to introduce himself to the players ahead of the Three Lions' upcoming World Cup qualifying matches in March

Mason Greenwood has opted to turn his back on England after it became clear he wouldn't be considered by the Three Lions - and will now look to represent Jamaica going forward

Women’s Championship club become first to trial alcohol in the stands, with views mixed among supporters “If you can take a coke out there, why not a beer?” was the verdict of the Bristol City season‑ticket holder Andy Payne as he attended the game against London City Lionesses at Ashton Gate on Sunday. It was a historic day as the club, together with Southampton, became the first to pilot alcohol in the stands at a Women’s Championship game. Drinking in view of the pitch is not allowed in the top five men’s leagues in England. That ban is backed by the Sporting Events Act of 1985 but it is understood women’s football is not included in the legislation. If the pilot is successful, the initiative could be rolled out across the top two tiers of women’s football in England. The pilot – which is being conducted at Birmingham and Newcastle too – is being carried out across the clubs’ remaining home league games of the season with some derby fixtures exempt. Continue reading...

The Seleção had high hopes before heading to Switzerland but the ‘Battle of Berne’ quarter-final ended in a riot The fallout from the defeat to Uruguay in the 1950 World Cup final overshadowed Brazil’s buildup to Switzerland. Some of the Brazilian press had labelled the national team “bottlers” and what many saw as their inability to perform in crunch games had become a preoccupation. The pressure had eased a little after the Seleção went unbeaten on their way to clinching the Campeonato Pan-Americano in 1952 – Brazil’s first tournament win on foreign soil. But losing the deciding match to Paraguay in the Sul-Americano the following year raised more questions over the team’s temperament. Alfredo Moreira Júnior had replaced Flávio Costa as manager. Zezé, as he was known, made fewer than 50 appearances as a midfielder at Flamengo, Palestra Itália (now Palmeiras) and Botafogo but would go on to clock up a staggering 474 games as Fluminense coach over several spells from the 1950s to the early 70s – a record that still stands today. Zezé was famed for being one of the country’s early strategists and tried to bring some balance to the Brazil squad that had fired in an impressive 22 goals in the World Cup in 1950 but were suspect at the back. The coach toyed with zonal marking, which made Brazil’s defence a little tighter but reduced their firepower. Continue reading...