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
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Paul Merson: 'Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain lucky to play for England'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson says that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is lucky to feature in Gareth Southgate's England squad.
Oct 5, 17:27
Raheem Sterling makes a friend during an England training session on August 29, 2017
Raheem Sterling given full backing of Gareth Southgate
Raheem Sterling is "in a good place" and has the resilience to make an impact in England's double-header against Slovenia and Lithuania, according to Gareth Southgate.
Oct 5, 12:42
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Report: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to start against Slovenia
England's starting XI for Thursday evening's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia has reportedly been leaked, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain among the starters.
Oct 5, 12:09
Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
England's Gareth Southgate to receive £250k bonus for World Cup qualification?
England boss Gareth Southgate will reportedly receive a bonus of £250,000 if the Three Lions secure qualification for the 2018 World Cup.
Oct 5, 09:50
Dele Alli in action during England's World Cup qualifying win over Slovakia on September 4, 2017
England boss Gareth Southgate: 'Dele Alli ban is fair'
England boss Gareth Southgate says that Dele Alli's one-match ban for making an "offensive and unsporting" gesture against Slovakia was fair.
Oct 4, 16:07
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
England star Harry Kane: 'Being captain will not change how I play'
Harry Kane says that his game does not change when he pulls on the captain's armband as he prepares to skipper England in Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
Oct 4, 14:56
Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
England boss Gareth Southgate: 'My job is not to keep players happy'
England manager Gareth Southgate says that it is not his job to "keep the players happy".
Oct 4, 14:24
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
Harry Kane to captain England against Slovenia, but no permanent skipper chosen
Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane is confirmed as England captain for Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.
Oct 4, 13:50
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
Preview:England vs. Slovenia
Sports Mole previews England's crucial World Cup qualifier against Slovenia, with the Three Lions just one win away from booking their place at Russia 2018.
Oct 3, 13:57
Harry Kane in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Tottenham Hotspur on September 30, 2017
Sam Allardyce: 'Harry Kane should be England captain'
Sam Allardyce believes that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane should be England's captain ahead of the national team's final World Cup qualifying matches.
Oct 3, 13:18
England forward Marcus Rashford speaks with interim manager Gareth Southgate during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Marcus Rashford: 'England setup better now than under Roy Hodgson'
Marcus Rashford insists that the England team are in a better state off the pitch under Gareth Southgate than they were in Roy Hodgson's regime.
Oct 2, 21:50
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
Harry Winks describes England call-up as "proudest" moment of his career
Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Winks admits that receiving a late call-up to the England squad is the "proudest moment" of his career.
Oct 2, 21:40
A general shot of Wembley Stadium before the EFL Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United on February 26, 2017
England, Slovenia clash will go ahead despite planned Tube strike
The FA confirms that the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovenia will go ahead as planned on Thursday, despite the possibility of a Tube strike.
Oct 2, 19:18
England defender Gary Cahill in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Bryan Robson: 'Harry Kane should not be England captain'
Bryan Robson believes that Gary Cahill should be named England captain because he has the organisational skills required and the respect of his teammates.
Oct 2, 17:37
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
Harry Kane: 'I feel like one of the leaders for England'
Harry Kane is currently focused on getting England over the line on the road to Russia, but suggests that he would be interested in wearing the captain's armband.
Oct 2, 16:13
Phil Jones in action during the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Phil Jones, Fabian Delph fitness doubts for England
England pair Phil Jones and Fabian Delph sat out training on Monday afternoon and could return to their clubs for further treatment.
Oct 2, 15:08
Mauricio Pochettino embraces Harry Kane during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Gareth Southgate: 'Harry Kane has Mauricio Pochettino to thank'
Harry Kane has benefited from Mauricio Pochettino's training-ground work at Tottenham Hotspur, according to England manager Gareth Southgate.
Oct 1, 12:52
Generic image of a locker room
FA to rename St George's Park training pitch after Sir Bobby Charlton
The Football Association announces that it is renaming England's St George's Park training pitch after World Cup winner Sir Bobby Charlton.
Oct 1, 10:03
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate: 'Scott Sinclair below current England level'
Gareth Southgate believes that Celtic forward Scott Sinclair is "just below the level of what we have already got" in the England squad.
Oct 1, 09:43
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
Peter Crouch eyeing England call-up
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch says that he is still available for England after scoring his team's winner against Southampton on Saturday afternoon.
Sep 30, 19:22
Dele Alli in action during England's World Cup qualifying win over Slovakia on September 4, 2017
England midfielder Dele Alli handed one-game ban by FIFA
FIFA bans midfielder Dele Alli for one game for making an offensive gesture in England's win over Slovakia earlier this month.
Sep 29, 10:54
England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014
Gareth Southgate: 'More people want to trip up footballers than cricketers'
Gareth Southgate believes that England's footballers could not enjoy the freedom of their cricketing counterparts due to more people trying to "trip them up".
Sep 28, 15:47
Fabian Delph celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Hull City on April 8, 2017
England boss Gareth Southgate: 'Fabian Delph will provide competition'
England boss Gareth Southgate says that Fabian Delph will provide competition in his squad after handing a recall to the Manchester City midfielder.
Sep 28, 13:55
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