Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate names England squad for friendlies
Gareth Southgate names his England squad for the upcoming international friendlies with Germany and Brazil.
Nov 2, 14:10
A shaven-headed Jack Wilshere in action during the EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers on September 20, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Jack Wilshere ready for England recall'
Arsene Wenger believes that Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere "is ready" for an England recall, 17 months after last featuring.
Nov 1, 14:17
Tammy Abraham represents England Under-19s against Japan Under-19s on November 15, 2015
Tammy Abraham 'pledges allegiance to England'
Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham reportedly decides to pledge his international allegiance to England rather than Nigeria.
Oct 31, 13:17
Jermain Defoe on the bench during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Watford on August 19, 2017
Jermain Defoe 'worried England dream is over due to lack of Bournemouth minutes'
Jermain Defoe is reportedly worried that he will be overlooked by England due to his lack of regular game time at Bournemouth.
Oct 31, 10:43
Everton striker Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring during his side's Europa League clash with Apollon Limassol at Goodison Park on September 28, 2017
Wayne Rooney denied Wembley send-off during November friendlies
England legend Wayne Rooney is denied the opportunity of a Three Lions send-off during the side's friendlies against Germany and Brazil this month.
Oct 25, 14:54
Jack Wilshere in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Jack Wilshere assured of England spot by Gareth Southgate?
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is reportedly assured of his England spot by Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate after impressing since his return from injury.
Oct 25, 12:11
Arsenal's Theo Walcott celebrates equalising against Manchester City on April 2, 2017
Theo Walcott frustrated by lack of Arsenal playing time
England international hopeful Theo Walcott confesses that he has been left upset by his lack of minutes so far in what has been a "stuttering start to the season".
Oct 20, 11:06
Harry Kane and Dele Alli pictured from behind during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Combined XI: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Liverpool
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Wembley, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the two squads.
Oct 20, 09:29
Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
England move into 12th place in FIFA World Rankings
England move up three places into 12th spot in the updated FIFA World Rankings, while Scotland and Republic of Ireland break into the top 30.
Oct 16, 09:27
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
Chris Hughton urges Gareth Southgate to visit Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton believes that England manager Gareth Southgate should consider Lewis Dunk, Solly March and Dale Stephens for the national team.
Oct 15, 08:14
England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Jurgen Klopp angry with England over Jordan Henderson
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits to being "not happy" with Gareth Southgate for playing Jordan Henderson in England's game in Lithuania last weekend.
Oct 13, 14:40
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
Andy Carroll 'hopeful' of England call-up
West Ham United striker Andy Carroll reveals that he is 'hopeful' of earning a place in the England squad for next summer's World Cup in Russia.
Oct 13, 12:13
A shaven-headed Jack Wilshere in action during the EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers on September 20, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Jack Wilshere showing best form for a long time'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that midfielder Jack Wilshere is beginning to show his "best form for a long time" and can earn a recall to the England squad.
Oct 12, 10:56
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, 16:27
Generic image of a locker room
England players 'to have rabies shots'
The England squad will reportedly receive immunisation against rabies ahead of their trip to Russia for the World Cup next summer.
Oct 10, 14:52
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
Tottenham Hotspur turned down Nice approach for Harry Winks?
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks was reportedly the subject of a failed loan approach from Nice last season.
Oct 10, 14:20
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
Aaron Cresswell: 'Andy Carroll can make World Cup squad'
Aaron Cresswell insists that West Ham United teammate Andy Carroll is good enough to earn a recall to the England squad, five years on from his last cap.
Oct 9, 11:20
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
Jack Butland: 'Performances need to improve before World Cup'
England goalkeeper Jack Butland concedes that an improvement is required if his side are to be considered contenders to challenge at next summer's World Cup finals.
Oct 9, 08:36
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate: England "flat" after uninspiring victory
Gareth Southgate admits that improvement is needed after England struggled to break down Lithuania on Sunday evening, coming away from Vilnius with a slender 1-0 win.
Oct 8, 20:36
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
Gareth Southgate: 'Harry Kane continues to lead from the front'
Gareth Southgate says that he has been left impressed by what he has seen from Harry Kane since handing the striker the captain's armband.
Oct 8, 20:22
Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
Gareth Southgate hails "excellent" Harry Winks debut
England manager Gareth Southgate singles debutant Harry Winks out for praise following his side's unconvincing 1-0 win over Lithuania.
Oct 8, 18:20
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Toothless England scrape past Lithuania
England end their World Cup qualifying campaign with an unconvincing 1-0 win in Lithuania as Harry Kane scores the only goal of the game.
Oct 8, 17:50
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: Harry Winks, Harry Maguire to make England debuts against Lithuania
Harry Winks and Harry Maguire are in line to make their England debuts in Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania in Vilnius.
Oct 8, 15:07
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Live Commentary: Lithuania 0-1 England - as it happened
Relive England's narrow 1-0 victory over Lithuania as Harry Kane scores the only goal of the game in Vilnius.
Oct 8, 15:00
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
Gareth Southgate: 'Adam Lallana best player in England team'
Gareth Southgate believes that Adam Lallana is England's brightest creative spark and "best player" rather than Dele Alli.
Oct 8, 08:47
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate: 'England have no big players'
England manager Gareth Southgate rejects suggestions that his squad contains a number of "big players", insisting that they need to prove themselves by winning trophies.
Oct 7, 21:58
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
Gareth Southgate: 'England door not closed on Jack Wilshere'
Gareth Southgate insists that Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere remains in his England plans, but only if he starts getting more playing time at his club side.
Oct 7, 18:30
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate: 'We need backing from England supporters'
England boss Gareth Southgate hopes to see supporters get right behind his players, but admits that patience will be required.
Oct 7, 15:32
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
Jack Butland to start World Cup qualifier against Lithuania
England manager Gareth Southgate praises Jack Butland for 'remaining patient', as he confirms plans to start the Stoke City goalkeeper against Lithuania on Sunday.
Oct 7, 15:21
A shaven-headed Jack Wilshere in action during the EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers on September 20, 2017
Gareth Southgate to hand England recall to Jack Wilshere?
England boss Gareth Southgate is reportedly considering whether to hand an international recall to Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.
Oct 7, 08:49
Ryan Bertrand and Fiodor Cernych in action during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
Preview:Lithuania vs. England
Sports Mole previews England's final World Cup qualifier as Gareth Southgate's side take on Lithuania in Vilnius.
Oct 6, 15:16
Jonjo Shelvey for Newcastle United during the Premier League match with Everton at Goodison Park on February 3, 2016
Chris Waddle: 'England should recall Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey'
Former England midfielder Chris Waddle says that Gareth Southgate should hand a recall to Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.
Oct 6, 11:14
Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
England to host friendlies against Germany, Brazil
England are to play friendly internationals against Germany and Brazil, with both matches taking place at Wembley Stadium in November.
Oct 6, 09:33
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
Gareth Southgate: 'England will not become Spain in next eight months'
Gareth Southgate plays down England's hopes of mounting a serious World Cup challenge by claiming that they will not "become Spain in the next eight months".
Oct 5, 21:47
England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014
Gareth Southgate: 'England have a hell of a lot of work to do'
Gareth Southgate acknowledges that England "have a hell of a lot of work to do" after qualifying for the 2018 World Cup thanks to Thursday's 1-0 win over Slovenia.
Oct 5, 21:26
England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Joe Hart: 'England game was difficult for crowd'
England goalkeeper Joe Hart praises the fans at Wembley for putting up with a "difficult" game as the Three Lions claimed a 1-0 win over Slovenia on Thursday night.
Oct 5, 21:13
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
England book spot at 2018 World Cup
England book their spot at the 2018 World Cup courtesy of a 1-0 win over Slovenia in their penultimate Group F fixture on Thursday night.
Oct 5, 20:45
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
Martin Glenn: 'Mental weakness to blame for England finals failures'
Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn believes that mental frailty has been the root cause of England's recent failures on the international stage.
Oct 5, 19:47
England winger Raheem Sterling in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Team News: Raheem Sterling features in England starting XI
England boss Gareth Southgate includes both Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Raheem Sterling in his starting lineup for the World Cup qualifier with Slovenia.
Oct 5, 17:46
England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Live Commentary: England 1-0 Slovenia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the 2018 World Cup qualifier between England and Slovenia from Wembley, which ended in a 1-0 home win.
Oct 5, 17:45
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