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England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England vs. Belgium all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Bobby Moore, Kevin De Bruyne?
Ahead of England's clash with Belgium on Tuesday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
Mar 25, 18:01
Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
England vs. Brazil all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Pele, Ronaldo?
Ahead of England's clash with Brazil on Saturday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
Mar 21, 20:12
England's Ashley Cole and Brazil's Ronaldinho at the 2002 World Cup
England vs. Brazil: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's friendly clash between England and Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Mar 21, 07:15
Ecuador forward Enner Valencia celebrates scoring against Qatar at the World Cup on November 20, 2022.
Match Analysis: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole analyses the World Cup opener between Qatar and Ecuador, which saw the South American outfit run out comfortable winners.
Nov 20, 18:20
Diego Maradona scores against England on June 22, 1986
Top 10 greatest moments in World Cup history
Ahead of this winter's finals in Qatar, Sports Mole reflects on some of the defining moments in World Cup history and decides on the top 10.
Nov 19, 14:47
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI
Ahead of the World Cup in Qatar starting later this month, Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on World Cup performances.
Nov 7, 13:24
Roger Hunt pictured in 2006
Roger Hunt dies aged 83 - where are England's World Cup winners now?
The class of 1966 still remain the only England side to lift a trophy at a major tournament.
Sep 28, 12:48
Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
A closer look at England's other semi-final appearances at major tournaments
The Three Lions will take on Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday.
Jul 3, 22:03
England's goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence arrives to attend The Football Association's 150th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Grand Connaught Rooms in central London on October 26, 2013
A look at England's greatest goalkeepers, including Ray Clemence
England have produced a number of world-class shot-stoppers.
Nov 15, 16:14
A general shot of Wembley Stadium in May 2020
Former England goalkeeper Tony Waiters dies aged 83
Tony Waiters was capped five times by the Three Lions.
Nov 10, 11:17
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
Jun 7, 10:18
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: The story of the game as England beat West Germany
Ahead of a re-run of the entire 1966 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the story of the match which gave England their greatest ever sporting moment.
Jun 7, 08:30
Gordon Banks saves Pele's shot during the 1970 World Cup
Alan Mullery remembers legendary Gordon Banks save on 50th anniversary
The midfielder had a close-up view of what is widely regarded as the greatest save of all time.
Jun 7, 07:00
Peter Shilton pictured in 2017
England's 10 most capped goalkeepers
England have produced some fine shot-stoppers.
Apr 13, 16:13
Chelsea legend Peter Bonetti pictured
Remembering Peter Bonetti: The Chelsea great who became an England scapegoat
Peter Bonetti was blamed for England's defeat to West Germany in the quarter-finals of the 1970 World Cup.
Apr 12, 16:29
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
Nov 12, 22:40
England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Jordan Pickford eyes England clean sheet as tribute to Gordon Banks
World Cup-winning goalkeeper will be remembered at Wembley.
Mar 22, 08:53
Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton in action during the EFL Cup in 2018
Tom Heaton reveals Gordon Banks advice following England recall
The Burnley goalkeeper described World Cup-winner Banks as a 'hero'.
Mar 21, 08:44
Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
Stoke prepares to pay respects to Gordon Banks
Fans will have a chance to pay their own respects to the former keeper.
Mar 3, 12:44
Stoke City's Sam Vokes celebrates with teammates after scoring their first goal on February 23, 2019
Albert Adomah equaliser secures Aston Villa point at Stoke
Sam Vokes gave Stoke the perfect start, opening the scoring with an improvised close-range finish.
Feb 23, 17:12
Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
Gordon Banks funeral set for March 4
The ceremony in honour of the former Stoke goalkeeper and England World Cup winner will take place at Stoke Minster.
Feb 15, 18:11
Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
Transcript reveals touching advice Gordon Banks offered a young goalkeeper
The World Cup winner gave training tips to the eight-year-old and told him to "be brave".
Feb 12, 15:50
Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
England 1966 World Cup winner Gordon Banks dies aged 81
Sir Bobby Charlton and Pele lead the tributes from the footballing world.
Feb 12, 15:38
Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
Gordon Banks: The save that denied Pele and defied gravity
Banks and Pele went on to enjoy a friendship forged from their iconic moment in the 1970 World Cup.
Feb 12, 15:26
Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
How Gordon Banks' career record compared with other England goalkeepers
Only three keepers have played more times for the Three Lions.
Feb 12, 13:18
Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
Twitter tributes to World Cup winner Gordon Banks
The former England, Leicester and Stoke goalkeeper has died at the age of 81.
Feb 12, 12:29
Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
Hero, mentor and inspiration - fellow goalkeepers pay tribute to Gordon Banks
Peter Shilton and Peter Schmeichel were among those to salute Banks' greatness.
Feb 12, 12:19
Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
England players pay tribute to Gordon Banks
The World Cup-winning goalkeeper has died at the age of 81.
Feb 12, 12:16
Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
A tribute to England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks
Banks made over 200 appearances for Stoke and there is a statue of him outside the club's stadium.
Feb 12, 11:24
Gordon Banks saves Pele's shot during the 1970 World Cup
Five of the greatest goalkeeping saves of all time
Gordon Banks' stop from Pele is widely regarded as one of the best stops in football history.
Feb 12, 10:23
Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
In Pictures: In pictures: Gordon Banks
A gallery looking at some moments in the goalkeeper's playing career.
Feb 12, 10:07
Gordon Banks saves Pele's shot during the 1970 World Cup
Gordon Banks: The World Cup hero who made the 'greatest ever save'
Along with a World Cup-winner's medal, Banks' 73-cap CV featured six FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year awards.
Feb 12, 10:01
Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies, aged 81
England's legendary World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies at the age of 81.
Feb 12, 09:57
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Goodnight Gordon Banks: 1966 World Cup Goalkeeper
A look back at the career of England's 1966 World Cup goalkeeper Gordon Banks.
Jan 18, 11:57
Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
Nov 13, 10:42
Jack Butland in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017
Gordon Banks: 'Jack Butland should be number one'
Former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks insists that Stoke City's Jack Butland should be Gareth Southgate's number one stopper for the 2018 World Cup.
Oct 10, 17:27
Generic image of a locker room
Gary Speed to be inducted into National Football Museum Hall of Fame
The National Football Museum announces that the late Gary Speed will be inducted into their Hall of Fame on Thursday.
Sep 21, 17:17
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Marcus Rashford starts for England
Marcus Rashford starts for England as they welcome Slovakia.
Sep 4, 18:35
England goalkeeper Joe Hart passes the ball out during his side's World Cup qualifier against Malta at Wembley on October 8, 2016
Joe Hart to captain England against Lithuania
England manager Gareth Southgate confirms that Joe Hart will captain the team during Sunday's World Cup qualifier with Lithuania.
Mar 25, 16:22
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Joe Hart: 'England dominated the game against Slovenia'
England goalkeeper Joe Hart claims that his side "dominated" their World Cup qualifier against Slovenia, despite making a string of saves during the goalless draw.
Oct 11, 22:00
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3Liverpool34228475344174
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