Virgil van Dijk celebrates after quite literally leaping like a salmon to score the Reds' second during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Everton on January 5, 2018
Netherlands skipper Virgil van Dijk hoping to learn from Jordan Henderson
Virgil van Dijk says that he is excited to captain the Netherlands for the first time, and intends to take inspiration from Liverpool teammate Jordan Henderson.
Mar 22, 19:27
 England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Jordan Henderson handed England captaincy in Amsterdam
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson will take over captaincy duties in England's friendly with the Netherlands in the absence of Harry Kane and Gary Cahill.
Mar 22, 19:13
 Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford reacts after conceding during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on September 17, 2017
Jordan Pickford to start in goal against Netherlands
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is given the nod by Gareth Southgate to start the friendly with the Netherlands at the Amsterdam ArenA.
Mar 22, 18:57
 Jack Wilshere removes his shirt and gives it to a pitch invader during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Injured midfielder Jack Wilshere out of Netherlands friendly
Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere did not travel to Amsterdam with the rest of his teammates for the friendly against the Netherlands due to a minor injury.
Mar 22, 18:46
 Dele Alli in action during England's World Cup qualifying win over Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Dele Alli: 'England stronger for early exit from Euro 2016'
Midfielder Dele Alli claims that England are mentally stronger after suffering an early exit from Euro 2016.
Mar 22, 13:35
 Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
Gareth Southgate 'bans England players from Starbucks'
England manager Gareth Southgate reportedly bans England players from the Starbucks cafe in their hotel ahead of their friendlies against Holland and Italy.
Mar 21, 19:43
 Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley in action during his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018
Ross Barkley to return to Chelsea training?
Ross Barkley will reportedly return to Chelsea training next week as the midfielder looks to make an impact during the closing weeks of the season.
Mar 21, 17:48
 England winger Raheem Sterling in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Combined XI: Netherlands vs. England
Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from the Netherlands and England ahead of Friday night's prestige friendly in Amsterdam.
Mar 21, 16:53
 England's Michael Keane in the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on March 26, 2017
Phil Jagielka: 'Michael Keane needs to be a lot more vocal'
Everton defender Phil Jagielka urges "quiet" Michael Keane to adopt a more commanding presence at the back if he is to become a success at Goodison Park.
Mar 21, 15:56
 Eric Dier wears the captain's armband during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Gareth Southgate 'to use Eric Dier in back three against Netherlands, Italy'
A report claims that Gareth Southgate will use a three-man backline against the Netherlands and Italy over the next six days, with Eric Dier being pushed back into defence.
Mar 21, 13:14
 Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Preview:Netherlands vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Friday's friendly international between the Netherlands and England.
Mar 21, 11:40
 Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Harry Maguire backs Jamie Vardy to shine at 2018 World Cup
Harry Maguire backs Leicester City teammate Jamie Vardy to star for England at the 2018 World Cup.
Mar 21, 10:51
 Burnley defender James Tarkowski in action during his side's FA Cup clash with Lincoln City
James Tarkowski: 'I always wanted England call-up'
Burnley centre-back James Tarkowski says that he 'would have found it difficult' to turn out for Poland as an international footballer.
Mar 21, 10:38
 England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Joe Hart ready for World Cup battle
Joe Hart insists that he is ready for the battle to be England's number one goalkeeper at the 2018 World Cup.
Mar 21, 10:13
 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
Declan Rice: "England have never wanted me"
West Ham United defender Declan Rice insists that playing for the Republic of Ireland was always his only choice and that England never considered him as a youngster.
Mar 20, 21:11
 Southampton's Ryan Bertrand in action against Arsenal on May 10, 2017
Ryan Bertrand withdraws from England squad due to back injury
Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand withdraws from the England squad due to a back injury.
Mar 20, 20:26
 Scott McTominay in action for Manchester United on February 25, 2018
Brian McClair tips Manchester United youngster Scott McTominay to star for Scotland
Former Manchester United and Scotland forward Brian McClair believes that Scott McTominay can go on to impress at international level.
Mar 20, 20:10
 Nick Pope in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Burnley on December 30, 2017
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope: 'England chance felt distant dream'
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope says that a chance to represent England did not seem like a realistic dream earlier in his career.
Mar 20, 18:02
 Nick Pope in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Burnley on December 30, 2017
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope: 'I'm hungry to impress for England'
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope acknowledges that he is hungry to impress with England, claiming that it is "every man for himself" for the number-one spot.
Mar 20, 17:52
 Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Europa League clash with Hajduk Split on August 17, 2017
Mark Schwarzer questions Jordan Pickford's readiness for England
Former Premier League goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says that Everton stopper Jordan Pickford is not "quite ready to be England's number one".
Mar 20, 14:36
 Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates getting on the scoresheet during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Trent Alexander-Arnold training with England
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold trains with the England senior team ahead of the international friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy.
Mar 20, 13:46
 Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley in action during his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018
Gareth Southgate rules out picking Ross Barkley for World Cup
Gareth Southgate says that he 'does not think Ross Barkley will be available for selection' for England's World Cup campaign due to his injury struggles.
Mar 18, 13:22
 Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Europa League clash with Hajduk Split on August 17, 2017
Jordan Pickford: 'I want to become England number one'
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford believes that he should be England's first-choice shot-stopper ahead of the World Cup in Russia.
Mar 16, 12:34
 Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere: 'I must repay Gareth Southgate's faith in me'
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says that he must "repay" Gareth Southgate's faith in him after earning a recall to the England squad.
Mar 16, 10:47
 Alfie Mawson is happy during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017
Carlos Carvalhal backs Alfie Mawson for international success
Swansea City manager Carlos Carvalhal backs defender Alfie Mawson for England success after the centre-back earned his first international call-up.
Mar 15, 20:08
 Burnley defender James Tarkowski in action during his side's FA Cup clash with Lincoln City
James Tarkowski: 'England call-up is a trial'
James Tarkowski says that his England call-up is a trial for a spot in the Three Lions squad this summer.
Mar 15, 19:52
 Nick Pope in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Burnley on December 30, 2017
Nick Pope: 'I did not think England call-up was possible when I was in non-league'
Nick Pope confesses that an England call-up was one of the last things on his mind while attempting to relaunch his career at non-league Bury Town.
Mar 15, 19:40
 Harry Winks in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on October 22, 2017
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino: 'Harry Winks struggling with ankle injury'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino says that an ankle injury is restricting Harry Winks's attempts to return to the starting lineup.
Mar 15, 18:39
 England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Gareth Southgate yet to decide his World Cup goalkeeper
England boss Gareth Southgate insists that the goalkeeping position is up for grabs despite selecting Joe Hart in his latest squad.
Mar 15, 15:24
 Danny Welbeck of Arsenal during the Europa League match against Ostersunds FK on February 22, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Danny Welbeck is Harry Kane replacement'
England boss Gareth Southgate explains his reasons for selecting Danny Welbeck in his squad for the friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy.
Mar 15, 15:12
 A bandaged Gary Cahill during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Gareth Southgate: 'Gary Cahill needs to be playing'
England boss Gareth Southgate tells Gary Cahill that he needs to be playing in order to secure a spot in the Three Lions squad for the 2018 World Cup.
Mar 15, 14:47
 Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Gareth Southgate explains Jack Wilshere selection
England boss Gareth Southgate pays tribute to Jack Wilshere when revealing his reasons for calling the Arsenal midfielder into his squad.
Mar 15, 14:35
 Nick Pope in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Burnley on December 30, 2017
Nick Pope, James Tarkowski in England squad
Nick Pope and James Tarkowski are both included in Gareth Southgate's latest England squad, while Alfie Mawson and Lewis Cook are also selected.
Mar 15, 14:03
 Callum Wilson celebrates the opener during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Callum Wilson eyes England call-up
Bournemouth forward Callum Wilson says that it would be "a phenomenal achievement" if he managed to earn a call-up into the senior England squad.
Mar 14, 18:12
 Jack Butland reacts to United taking a brief lead during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Jack Butland not thinking about England rivalry with Jordan Pickford
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland says that he is not thinking about the England rivalry between himself and Jordan Pickford ahead of this weekend's clash.
Mar 14, 16:23
 Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
British ministers to boycott 2018 World Cup
Prime minister Theresa May confirms that no British ministers will travel to the World Cup in Russia following the nerve agent attack on a former double agent.
Mar 14, 13:01
 Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
Gareth Southgate to call up Angus Gunn?
England boss Gareth Southgate is reportedly expected to hand Norwich City goalkeeper Angus Gunn a Three Lions call-up this month.
Mar 11, 10:59
 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
Bayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey for England call-up?
Bayer Leverkusen's Leon Bailey is tipped for a shock call-up to the England national team.
Mar 9, 14:12
 Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur argues with a decision from the referee in the Champions League game against Juventus on March 7, 2018
Harry Kane to be handed England captaincy for World Cup?
Gareth Southgate will go with Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane as his captain for this summer's World Cup finals in Russia, according to a report.
Mar 9, 10:35
 Sean Dyche gives orders during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on September 16, 2017
Sean Dyche: 'Burnley quartet in England contention'
Burnley boss Sean Dyche suggests that four of his players deserve to be in contention for Gareth Southgate's next England squad.
Mar 8, 18:19
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