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
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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
Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
England boss Gareth Southgate hopeful over Dele Alli involvement
England boss Gareth Southgate says he is hopeful that Dele Alli will avoid a suspension for gesture made during the Three Lions' match with Slovakia.
Sep 28, 13:44
Dele Alli in action during England's World Cup qualifying win over Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Gareth Southgate names Dele Alli in England squad
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli is named in the squad for England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers, despite the possibility of receiving a ban from FIFA.
Sep 28, 13:01
Dele Alli in action during England's World Cup qualifying win over Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Report: Gareth Southgate to select Dele Alli in upcoming England squad
A report claims that Gareth Southgate will include Dele Alli - who is awaiting the result of a FIFA disciplinary hearing - in his upcoming England squad.
Sep 28, 08:08
Watford midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah in action during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool on August 12, 2017
Watford's Nathaniel Chalobah 'to undergo second scan on knee injury'
Watford midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah is reportedly due to undergo a second scan on a freak injury that he picked up in training.
Sep 25, 20:08
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jake Livermore in action
Tony Pulis: 'Jake Livermore available for Arsenal clash'
Jake Livermore will return to action for West Bromwich Albion in Monday night's Premier League encounter at Arsenal, Tony Pulis has confirmed.
Sep 23, 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
Rafael Benitez: 'Jamaal Lascelles has potential to play for England'
Rafael Benitez believes that Jamaal Lascelles has the potential to play for England but insists that the Newcastle United defender must keep working hard for his club.
Sep 23, 08:58
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England fans 'facing commuter chaos' as Tube strike announced
Tube strike action has been announced for October 5, which is the day that England are scheduled to take on Slovenia in a qualifying fixture at Wembley Stadium.
Sep 19, 17:40
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jake Livermore in action
Jake Livermore given extended break by West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion and England midfielder Jake Livermore is given an extended break by his club to help him recover from mental fatigue.
Sep 17, 21:59
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: 'Stoke City fans know my ambitions'
Jack Butland claims that Stoke City fans would not begrudge him if he left the bet365 Stadium in search of Champions League football.
Sep 16, 11:35
Jack Butland reacts to United taking a brief lead during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Jack Butland ready to replace Joe Hart'
Jack Butland has a "really good case" to become England's number-one keeper heading into the World Cup finals, according to Stoke City manager Mark Hughes.
Sep 12, 13:37
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson barks orders during his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on August 12, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Liverpool
Ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Liverpool, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the two squads.
Sep 8, 14:44
Marcus Rashford sends in the second during the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Gareth Southgate compares Marcus Rashford to Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen
England manager Gareth Southgate backs Marcus Rashford to emulate the likes of Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen for club and country.
Sep 7, 19:19
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
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 'chose Liverpool after Gareth Southgate talks'
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain decided on a switch from Arsenal to Liverpool after discussing the move with England manager Gareth Southgate, according to a report.
Sep 6, 17:40
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Report: Football Association to bring in full-time psychologist
A report claims that the Football Association is to appoint a full-time psychologist in time for next summer's World Cup finals in Russia.
Sep 6, 16:23
England forward Marcus Rashford speaks with interim manager Gareth Southgate during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
England boss Gareth Southgate: 'Marcus Rashford lifted the crowd'
England manager Gareth Southgate discusses Marcus Rashford's performance following Monday's 2-1 win over Slovakia at Wembley.
Sep 4, 21:36
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
Dele Alli in danger of missing England qualifiers after middle-finger gesture
Dele Alli could face an England ban after appearing to direct a middle-finger gesture at the referee during this evening's win over Slovakia.
Sep 4, 21:19
Eric Dier celebrates with teammates after scoring during the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Eric Dier hails Marcus Rashford's "show of character" following England win
Eric Dier hails Marcus Rashford's "character" following England's 2-1 win over Slovakia at Wembley.
Sep 4, 21:00
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