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 sees himself as "one of the leaders" for England
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane says that he now sees himself as "one of the leaders" for England, despite only making 17 appearances for his national team.
Jun 5, 17:28
England forward Marcus Rashford speaks with interim manager Gareth Southgate during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate defends decision to include Marcus Rashford in senior squad
Gareth Southgate insists that Marcus Rashford's form for Manchester United essentially ruled him out of England Under-21s contention.
May 30, 16:50
Wayne Rooney applauds after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
Gareth Southgate: 'Wayne Rooney has decisions to make about his future'
Gareth Southgate says that Wayne Rooney has "decisions to make" about his club future, but that his England career "doesn't have to be" over.
May 30, 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
Liverpool's Nathaniel Clyne out of England squad due to back injury
Nathaniel Clyne pulls out of the England squad for games against Scotland and France due to a back injury.
May 30, 09:51
England captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Steve Holland: 'Wayne Rooney still has England future'
England assistant manager Steve Holland insists that the door will "never" be closed for Wayne Rooney at international level, despite being left out of the latest squad.
May 29, 13:23
England forward Marcus Rashford speaks with interim manager Gareth Southgate during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate: 'It's my job to protect Marcus Rashford'
England boss Gareth Southgate says that it would have been the wrong decision for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford to play in the Under-21 European Championship.
May 25, 16:07
England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014
Gareth Southgate: 'Wayne Rooney omitted due to good form of other players'
Gareth Southgate defends his decision to leave Wayne Rooney out of the England squad, which he claims is due to the "good form" of other players.
May 25, 14:50
Interim England Under-21s manager Aidy Boothroyd sings the national anthem before his side's friendly against Italy Under-21s at St Mary's Stadium on November 10, 2016
Aidy Boothroyd names 28-man England Under-21s squad
England Under-21s boss Aidy Boothroyd names 28 players in his preliminary squad ahead of the European Championship in Poland.
May 25, 11:48
England captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Wayne Rooney left out of England squad
Captain Wayne Rooney is left out of England's squad to face Scotland and France next month.
May 25, 11:01
England captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney 'to be left out of England squad'
England captain Wayne Rooney will reportedly be left out of Gareth Southgate's squad for games against Scotland and France.
May 24, 10:28
Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on August 27, 2016
Everton favourites to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford?
Everton reportedly emerge as favourites to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the summer.
May 5, 17:57
Sunderland's Jermain Defoe during the Premier League match against Everton on February 25, 2017
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis refuses to rule out move for Jermain Defoe
Tony Pulis suggests that West Bromwich Albion might be considering a move for Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe, who will be a free agent at the end of the season.
May 5, 10:45
England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014
Gareth Southgate: 'Male footballers do not like showing weakness'
Gareth Southgate says that male footballers are "bloody hard work" when it comes to opening up about mental health issues as they "don't want to show weakness".
May 4, 18:54
Ross Barkley in action for Everton on September 30, 2016
Why Ross Barkley should stay at Everton
Ross Barkley is currently being linked with a move away from Everton, but the midfielder may be best suited to signing a new contract at Goodison Park.
Apr 27, 13:27
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
Gareth Southgate "stunned" by death of ex-teammate Ugo Ehiogu
Gareth Southgate pays a warm tribute to his former teammate Ugo Ehiogu, who has died at the age of 44 after suffering a cardiac arrest on Thursday.
Apr 21, 16:55
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
Ashley Young not giving up hope of England recall
Manchester United winger Ashley Young insists that he has not given up hope of earning an England recall, three-and-a-half years after the last of his 30 caps.
Apr 18, 13:21
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's FA Cup third round clash with Reading at Old Trafford on January 7, 2017
Wayne Rooney 'worried he will leave Manchester United on a whimper'
Wayne Rooney is reportedly worried that his Manchester United career is ending on a whimper.
Apr 12, 08:57
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
Jurgen Klopp 'does not blame' Gareth Southgate for Adam Lallana injury layoff
Jurgen Klopp insists that he respects managerial counterpart Gareth Southgate's decision to field Adam Lallana in both of England's most recent fixtures.
Mar 31, 18:13
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
Steve Agnew: 'Ben Gibson can go as far as he wants'
Interim Middlesbrough manager Steve Agnew believes that Ben Gibson will be able to handle his raised profile following a maiden England call-up and links to the top six.
Mar 31, 16:04
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate holds 'clear-the-air talks' with Jurgen Klopp over Adam Lallana
England boss Gareth Southgate speaks with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to ensure that there is no ill will regarding the thigh injury sustained by Adam Lallana.
Mar 30, 17:53
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
Jermain Defoe has relegation release clause in Sunderland contract
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe will be free to leave the club should they suffer relegation from the Premier League due to a clause in his contract.
Mar 30, 17:43
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on October 22, 2016
Wilfried Zaha hits back at Gareth Southgate claims over Ivory Coast switch
Wilfried Zaha's representatives release a statement to clarify that he did not give England manager Gareth Southgate an ultimatum regarding his international future.
Mar 28, 19:16
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
Marcus Rashford: 'Lessons learned from Euro 2016 exit'
England forward Marcus Rashford says that the Three Lions will have learned "a lot of lessons" from their humiliating Euro 2016 exit.
Mar 28, 12:59
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on October 22, 2016
England boss Gareth Southgate failed to change Wilfried Zaha's mind
England boss Gareth Southgate reveals that he tried to persuade Wilfried Zaha to turn down the Ivory Coast last year, but the winger's mind was made up.
Mar 28, 10:58
Ross Barkley in action for Everton on September 30, 2016
Gareth Southgate reassures Ross Barkley over England future
England manager Gareth Southgate reassures Ross Barkley that he will get another chance at international level if he keeps up his recent Everton form.
Mar 27, 21:49
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
Premier League's top six all keen on Ben Gibson?
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson is reportedly of interest to all of the top six teams in the Premier League.
Mar 27, 17:11
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
Jake Livermore: 'England start a confidence boost'
West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jake Livermore says that his England call-up will provide a boost for the Baggies' Premier League run-in.
Mar 27, 15:31
Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
Dele Alli: 'It is a pleasure to play for Gareth Southgate'
England midfielder Dele Alli hails Gareth Southgate as a "fantastic coach" and says that it is a "pleasure to play" for the Three Lions boss.
Mar 27, 14:58
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 challenges Luke Shaw to win Manchester United place back
England manager Gareth Southgate challenges Luke Shaw to win his place back in the Manchester United starting lineup if he wants to be a regular at international level.
Mar 27, 13:35
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate "really impressed" with Adam Lallana
England manager Gareth Southgate says that he has been "really impressed" by Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana during his time in charge of the team.
Mar 27, 12:47
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: 'Relegation could harm Jermain Defoe's England chances'
England manager Gareth Southgate hints that relegation for Sunderland could harm Jermain Defoe's chances of being called up in the future.
Mar 27, 12:38
England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014
Gareth Southgate: 'Still a lot for England to do'
England manager Gareth Southgate warns that his side still have a number of tests to overcome before they qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Mar 27, 12:29
Jermain Defoe opens the scoring during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
Dele Alli: 'Jermain Defoe is a legend'
Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Dele Alli says that he regards Jermain Defoe as a "legend" following his goalscoring return to international duty.
Mar 27, 12:19
England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014
Gareth Southgate: 'England not at their best against Lithuania'
England boss Gareth Southgate admits that the Three Lions were not at their best against Lithuania.
Mar 26, 18:56
Jermain Defoe celebrates scoring with Eric Dier and Adam Lallana during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
Jermain Defoe on scoresheet in England win
England move onto 13 points in Group F courtesy of a 2-0 win over Lithuania in Sunday's 2018 World Cup qualification match at Wembley Stadium.
Mar 26, 17:55
Jermain Defoe celebrates scoring with Eric Dier and Adam Lallana during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
Live Commentary: England 2-0 Lithuania - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the 2018 World Cup qualification match between England and Lithuania.
Mar 26, 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
Paul Scholes backs Wayne Rooney to win back place in Manchester United side
Paul Scholes believes that Wayne Rooney has it in him to win back his place in Manchester United's starting lineup and in turn return to the England senior fold.
Mar 26, 14:47
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 eyes spot in England senior squad
Harry Winks will take things on a 'game-by-game basis' as he looks to nail down a regular starting spot for Tottenham Hotspur and break into the England senior squad.
Mar 26, 12:41
England captain Wayne Rooney in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Wayne Rooney still in England manager Gareth Southgate's plans
Gareth Southgate insists that Wayne Rooney 'is not finished with England' and is still in his plans, despite being left out of his first squad as permanent boss.
Mar 26, 12:28
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
Report: Jermain Defoe to start for England against Lithuania
Jermain Defoe is to make his first England start in almost three years in the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on Sunday, according to reports.
Mar 26, 10:03
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