Albania's Armando Broja and Newcastle United's Dan Burn pictured on March 21, 2025
England vs. Albania: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Meeting twice in World Cup 2026 Qualifying, Sports Mole closely looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between England and Albania.
Nov 14, 11:37
 England's Jude Bellingham in action against Serbia on June 16, 2024
England vs. Serbia: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between England and Serbia.
Nov 11, 12:41
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI, one year out from the 2026 finals
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on performances at the finals.
Jun 11, 16:07
 Liverpool players celebrate scoring in the 2001 UEFA Cup semi-final against Barcelona
Top 10 UEFA Cup/Europa League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2024-25 Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, Sports Mole rounds up the 10 greatest finals in UEFA Cup/Europa League history.
May 19, 12:25
 England manager Thomas Tuchel pictured on April 16, 2024
How every England manager has fared in their first game after Thomas Tuchel Albania victory
Following Thomas Tuchel's first game as England manager, Sports Mole looks at how previous Three Lions bosses have fared in their opening games.
Mar 22, 10:09
 Jude Bellingham in action for England on July 14, 2024
Jude Bellingham primed to break Wayne Rooney England record as Thomas Tuchel faces Albania dilemma
England midfielder Jude Bellingham could break a national team record set by Wayne Rooney when the Euro 2024 finalists face Albania in Friday's World Cup qualifier.
Mar 20, 12:05
 New Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Fernandes on November 4, 2024
Man United confirm Ruben Amorim's backroom staff including arrival of new head coach's "Jose Mourinho"
Manchester United confirm the arrivals of five coaches, with new head coach Ruben Amorim bringing five of his staff from Sporting Lisbon with him to Old Trafford.
Nov 16, 19:16
 Ruben Amorim at a press conference on November 4, 2024
Ruben Amorim's team: Which staff members are set to join Portuguese at Man United?
Manchester United will reportedly confirm the arrivals of five members of Ruben Amorim's backroom staff on Monday.
Nov 15, 14:25
 England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on June 13, 2021
How many times have England won the European Championship?
Have England ever won the Euros before? Sports Mole takes a look at the Three Lions' record at the tournament and how far they have gone in previous years.
Jul 17, 21:30
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 14, 2024
England European Championship records and statistics
Following this summer's Euro 2024 tournament, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's records and statistics at the European Championships.
Jul 14, 23:13
 The Netherlands' Memphis Depay celebrates in 2019
Netherlands vs. England: Classic contests ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final
Sports Mole looks at five classic contests between the Netherlands and England ahead of Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final.
Jul 8, 12:59
 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
 Borussia Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko celebrates scoring their second goal on October 29, 2023
Preview:Borussia Dortmund vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 5, 10:30
 Kyle Walker celebrates scoring for England on September 9, 2023
England vs. Australia head-to-head record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the head-to-head record between England and Australia ahead of Friday's international friendly at Wembley.
Oct 12, 10:26
 Sandro Tonali celebrates scoring for Newcastle United on August 12, 2023
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Paris Saint-Germain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 2, 06:40
 Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon celebrates scoring against Chelsea on May 28, 2023
Newcastle United 2022-23 season review - star player, best moment, standout result
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look back at Newcastle United's 2022-23 season, which saw the Magpies return to the Champions League after a 20-year absence.
May 31, 12:00
 Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring their first goal with Kevin De Bruyne on February 28, 2023
Preview:Manchester City vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 2, 14:20
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on December 10, 2022
Gareth Southgate 'to stay on as England manager until 2024'
Gareth Southgate reportedly decides to stay on as England manager until 2024 following the Three Lions' quarter-final exit from the World Cup.
Dec 17, 23:17
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on December 4, 2022
Should Gareth Southgate step down as England manager?
Following England's quarter-final exit from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Sports Mole team discuss whether they believe Gareth Southgate should step down as manager.
Dec 13, 16:55
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on December 10, 2022
FA 'want Gareth Southgate to continue as England manager'
The FA reportedly want Gareth Southgate to continue as England manager following their World Cup quarter-final exit to France.
Dec 13, 12:18
 Mason Mount celebrates scoring for England against Germany on September 26, 2022
England World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews England's chances as they aim to make it third time lucky in a major tournament under Gareth Southgate.
Nov 14, 14:00
 England striker Michael Owen celebrates after scoring against Germany on September 1, 2001
Five most memorable matches between England and Germany
Sports Mole takes a look at five of the most memorable matches between England and Germany ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash.
Jun 7, 14:05
 AS Roma's Tammy Abraham celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates, on May 5 2022
Preview:Roma vs. Feyenoord - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Europa Conference League clash between Roma and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 23, 20:34
 Barcelona's manager Pep Guardiola is thrown in the air by his players after their Champions League final win against Manchester United on May 28, 2011
Pep Guardiola at 51: How Sir Alex Ferguson, Jose Mourinho's careers compare at same age
On Pep Guardiola's 51st birthday, Sports Mole takes a look at the Spaniard's illustrious managerial career compared with Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho when they were the same age.
Jan 18, 06:00
 Roma coach Jose Mourinho reacts on September 26, 2021
Jose Mourinho rules out taking Newcastle United job despite "emotional connection"
Jose Mourinho rules out a potential return to the Premier League with Newcastle United, despite admitting that he has an "emotional connection" with the club.
Oct 19, 12:40
 Italy's Mario Balotelli scores against England at the 2014 World Cup on 15 June, 2014
Italy vs. England head-to-head record
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between Italy and England ahead of Sunday's Euro 2020 final.
Jul 9, 09:34
 England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring against Austria on June 2, 2021
England Euro 2020 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this summer's Euros, Sports Mole previews England's chances as they bid to lift the trophy for the first time.
Jun 10, 09:00
 Leeds United striker Rodrigo Moreno in action in September 2020
Leeds dealt double injury blow over Rodrigo and Ian Poveda
Both players missed the midweek defeat to Everton through injury.
Feb 5, 14:22
 Callum Wilson celebrates scoring for Newcastle United against Everton in the Premier League on January 30, 2021
Callum Wilson nets brace as Newcastle stun Everton
The Magpies ended a run of nine league matches without a win and condemned Everton to a damaging defeat at Goodison Park.
Jan 30, 14:51
 Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers pictured on November 22, 2020
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers ignoring talk of title challenge
The Foxes spent the majority of last season in the top four before they finished in fifth spot.
Jan 1, 22:40
 Diego Maradona scores against England on June 22, 1986
Carlo Ancelotti pays tribute to "idol" Diego Maradona
The former Argentina captain was buried in a private ceremony on Thursday after his death aged 60.
Nov 27, 18:05
 Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured o October 17, 2020
Frank Lampard insists he is not a "frontman" for English managers
The Chelsea boss is only the second English manager to lead a team in two Champions League campaigns.
Oct 27, 19:53
 Steve Staunton pictured as Republic of Ireland boss in September 2007
On This Day in 2007 - Steve Staunton steps down from Republic of Ireland post
Steve Staunton had taken over from Brian Kerr in January 2006.
Oct 23, 07:55
 Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson pictured in June 2020
Memorable encounters between England and Denmark ahead of Nations League clash
Daniel Sturridge settled the most recent contest between the two teams.
Sep 7, 14:16
 Former Newcastle United coach John Carver pictured in December 2017
Former Newcastle coach John Carver joins Scotland's backroom staff
The Newcastle-born coach replaces Alex Dyer, who has stepped down to focus on Kilmarnock.
Aug 31, 15:46
 Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured on June 19, 2020
Paul Pogba pledges Premier protection as Conor McGregor burns rubber - Thursday's social
The Manchester United star sent a message of congratulations to a Wycombe contemporary, on Conor McGregor's birthday.
Jul 16, 17:23
 Greece celebrate winning 2004
The greatest ever European Championship shocks
The European Championships have produced plenty of shocks through the years.
Jun 25, 07:20
 Queens Park Rangers manager Steve McClaren pictured on March 16, 2019
On this day: Steve McClaren named FC Twente head coach
The former England manager led Twente to the Eredivisie title.
Jun 20, 07:33
 General view of Camp Nou, home to Barcelona, taken in May 2018
David Ginola "stabbed in the back" by Newcastle United over Barcelona move
David Ginola says that he felt "stabbed in the back" by Newcastle United after Kevin Keegan blocked him from a potential move to Barcelona.
Feb 10, 23:41
 Jose Mourinho has a crafty wink on December 1, 2018
Sir Bobby's dad dance to Jose's water torture: When managers get carried away
Jurgen Klopp's excitement spilled over as Liverpool secured a dramatic win over Everton on Sunday.
Dec 2, 18:53
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