England manager Gareth Southgate during the press conference on November 12, 2019
Gareth Southgate admits Raheem Sterling might have "the hump" after being dropped
The Manchester City forward will be left out of Thursday's clash with Montenegro.
Nov 13, 18:54
England's Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez during training on November 13, 2019
Gareth Southgate insists England will not be affected by Sterling-Gomez fallout
Manager Gareth Southgate says he is satisfied with how the matter has been handled.
Nov 13, 18:45
England's Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez during training on November 13, 2019
England vs. Montenegro: Five talking points as England prepare for 1000th game
England are preparing for their 1000th international.
Nov 13, 18:40
England's Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez during training on November 13, 2019
Raheem Sterling, Joe Gomez train again as part of fully-fit England squad
The Three Lions can qualify for Euro 2020 this week.
Nov 13, 14:19
Tottenham Hotspur full-back Danny Rose in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester on February 9, 2019
Danny Rose: 'I could not watch England players being racially abused in Sofia'
The left-back was suspended for the qualifier against Bulgaria last month.
Nov 12, 20:22
Liverpool's Joe Gomez and Manchester City's Raheem Sterling clash on November 10, 2019
Danny Rose plays down Raheem Sterling-Joe Gomez fallout
Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez clashed at England's St George's Park training camp.
Nov 12, 20:20
Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez in England training together on November 12, 2019
How England could line up against Montenegro
Sports Mole looks at how England could line up for their 1,000th international match after Raheem Sterling was dropped for the Euro 2020 qualifier with Montenegro.
Nov 12, 20:15
Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez in England training together on November 12, 2019
Preview:England vs. Montenegro - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews England's 1,000th international match as they face Montenegro in a Euro 2020 qualifier, including predictions, team news and possible starting lineups.
Nov 12, 18:48
Liverpool's Joe Gomez and Manchester City's Raheem Sterling clash on November 10, 2019
Gareth Southgate keen to move on from Raheem Sterling, Joe Gomez bust-up
The pair had been involved in an on-field clash during Liverpool's 3-1 win over Manchester City at Anfield on Sunday.
Nov 12, 16:46
England's Joe Gomez during training on November 12, 2019
Joe Gomez trains with Raheem Sterling sporting scratch under eye after bust-up
Manchester City man Sterling will miss this week's home international.
Nov 12, 13:20
England manager Gareth Southgate during the press conference on October 3, 2019
England squad 'unhappy with Gareth Southgate dropping Raheem Sterling'
England players are reportedly unhappy with Gareth Southgate's decision to drop Raheem Sterling against Montenegro following a bust-up with teammate Joe Gomez.
Nov 12, 12:40
England manager Gareth Southgate applauds fans after the match against Bulgaria on October 14, 2019
Southgate looking to "raise the bar" as England gear up for 1,000th international
The Three Lions will qualify for Euro 2020 with victory over Montenegro.
Nov 12, 06:55
England manager Gareth Southgate applauds fans after the match against Bulgaria on October 14, 2019
Kosovo chief assures England will have no problems with racism
England's black players were subjected to abuse in their last away qualifier.
Nov 10, 12:15
England manager Gareth Southgate applauds fans after the match against Bulgaria on October 14, 2019
Gareth Southgate: 'England players keen to move on from Bulgaria racism'
Several players were subject to racist abuse from home fans during last month's Euro 2020 qualifier in Sofia.
Nov 9, 22:59
Raheem Sterling gives Manchester City the lead against Liverpool in the Community Shield on August 4, 2019.
Combined XI: Liverpool vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Liverpool and Manchester City, Sports Mole selects its strongest combined XI from the two squads.
Nov 8, 17:44
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on October 19, 2019
Villa boss Smith urges Grealish to prove Southgate wrong after England snub
England manager Gareth Southgate opted not to select Grealish in his squad for the Euro 2020 qualifiers against Montenegro and Kosovo.
Nov 8, 15:21
England manager Gareth Southgate applauds fans after the match against Bulgaria on October 14, 2019
Gareth Southgate calls on UEFA to impose stricter racism sanctions
England players were subjected to racist abuse during their 6-0 win in Bulgaria.
Nov 7, 23:06
England manager Gareth Southgate applauds fans after the match against Bulgaria on October 14, 2019
Gareth Southgate issues England challenge to James Maddison
The Foxes playmaker was pictured in a casino on the night England lost 2-1 to the Czech Republic.
Nov 7, 23:00
Leicester City's James Maddison celebrates on October 25, 2019
Gareth Southgate challenges James Maddison to take second England chance
The Leicester midfielder is yet to make his Three Lions debut.
Nov 7, 16:27
Leicester City's James Maddison celebrates on October 25, 2019
Five talking points from England squad as James Maddison returns
There were recalls for John Stones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Nov 7, 15:19
England boss Gareth Southgate pictured on March 22, 2019
Gareth Southgate insists Kyle Walker still has England future
The Manchester City defender has been left out of a third-successive squad.
Nov 7, 15:13
Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates scoring their second goal on November 5, 2019
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain recalled to England squad
The Leicester midfielder is in Gareth Southgate's squad for their Euro 2020 qualifiers against Montenegro and Kosovo.
Nov 7, 14:26
England manager Gareth Southgate applauds fans after the match against Bulgaria on October 14, 2019
Gareth Southgate to name latest England squad tomorrow
England are on the brink of qualifying for Euro 2020.
Nov 6, 16:45
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is all smiles on September 28, 2019
Eddie Howe: 'England recognition not beyond Steve Cook on current form'
The centre-back has been ever-present in the top flight this season.
Nov 4, 04:20
Harry Kane in action for England on October 14, 2019
England planning big celebrations for 1,000th men's international
Gareth Southgate's national side will reach the landmark when Montenegro visit Wembley in November.
Oct 31, 19:39
Bulgaria's national stadium Vasil Levski pictured in October 2019
Bulgaria ordered to play behind closed doors after racist abuse
Bulgarian supporters racially abused some of England's black players.
Oct 29, 15:44
Chelsea's Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring their third goal to complete his hat-trick on October 26, 2019
Christian Pulisic hat-trick helps Chelsea to victory over Burnley
The Clarets had no answer to the American.
Oct 26, 18:48
Chris Smalling warms up for Manchester United on November 24, 2018
Roma 'discussing permanent Chris Smalling transfer'
Roma want to sign Chris Smalling from Manchester United on a permanent contract, according to a report.
Oct 25, 17:34
Leicester City's James Maddison celebrates scoring their first goal with Ayoze Perez on October 5, 2019
Manchester United 'confident of signing James Maddison'
Manchester United are optimistic of completing a deal for Leicester City attacker James Maddison, according to a report.
Oct 23, 11:36
Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring for Man City on September 28, 2019
Premier League Team of the Week - Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek nine, including Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling among six Manchester City players.
Oct 22, 15:56
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith on October 19, 2019
Aston Villa boss Smith: 'Jack Grealish was integral to everything'
The Villa captain impressed in front of England boss Gareth Southgate.
Oct 19, 17:25
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on October 19, 2019
Villa snatch late win against 10-man Brighton
Defender's first goal for the club is vital.
Oct 19, 16:15
Celtic manager Neil Lennon on October 3, 2019
Neil Lennon would "encourage" players to walk off if racially abused
The Hoops boss hopes there will not be instances of racist abuse when Celtic play Lazio next month.
Oct 18, 15:48
Conor Coady in action for Wolves on September 19, 2019
News Extra: Coady's Liverpool praise, Newcastle's January plans, Spurs fitness boost
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Wolves skipper Conor Coady's verdict on the title race, Newcastle's transfer plans and some good news for Tottenham Hotspur.
Oct 17, 17:54
England manager Gareth Southgate applauds fans after the match against Bulgaria on October 14, 2019
Gareth Southgate hails England for making "major statement" in face of racism
England ran out 6-0 winners in Bulgaria.
Oct 15, 09:52
Australia head coach Michael Cheika pictured on September 20, 2019
Michael Cheika plays down importance of poor Australia record against England
The Australian rugby league great joined up with Eddie Jones' squad ahead of the World Cup quarter-final against the Wallabies.
Oct 15, 09:34
England manager Gareth Southgate on October 11, 2019
Gareth Southgate hits out at 'unacceptable' racist abuse in Bulgaria
The Three Lions won the qualifier 6-0 in Bulgaria but the result was overshadowed by what happened off the pitch.
Oct 14, 21:46
Ross Barkley celebrates scoring for England in their Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria on October 14, 2019
Slick England put six past Bulgaria in Sofia
England return to winning ways in their Euro 2020 qualification group with a 6-0 victory away to Bulgaria.
Oct 14, 20:40
England's Marcus Rashford scores against Bulgaria in their Euro 2020 qualifier on October 14, 2019
Live Commentary: Bulgaria 0-6 England - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of the Euro 2020 qualifier between Bulgaria and England from Sofia, which finished 0-6.
Oct 14, 18:40
England manager Gareth Southgate on October 11, 2019
Bulgaria vs. England: Five talking points ahead of Euro 2020 qualifier
There will be almost as much interest in the stands at the Vasili Levski National Stadium as there will be on the pitch.
Oct 13, 18:16
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