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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgareth-southgate_1.JPG "Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016")
Gareth Southgate hailed as "breath of fresh air" by Ryan Bertrand
Full-back Ryan Bertrand is a big fan of Gareth Southgate's decision to pass down more responsibility to England's players on the pitch.Mar 25, 19:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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 reveals Chris Smalling "knock"
England manager Gareth Southgate reveals that Chris Smalling picked up a "knock" during the closing stages of his side's 1-0 defeat to Germany.Mar 25, 17:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjoe-hart.jpg "England goalkeeper Joe Hart passes the ball out during his side's World Cup qualifier against Malta at Wembley on October 8, 2016")
Joe Hart to captain England against Lithuania
England manager Gareth Southgate confirms that Joe Hart will captain the team during Sunday's World Cup qualifier with Lithuania.Mar 25, 16:22
Preview:England vs. Lithuania
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Group F qualifier between England and Lithuania at Wembley.Mar 25, 15:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fdele-alli.jpg "Dele Alli scores from the spot during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017")
Bryan Robson: 'Dele Alli could have major England role'
Former England captain Bryan Robson admits that Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Dele Alli could have a vital role to play for his country on the international stage.Mar 24, 20:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fross-barkley.jpg "Ross Barkley in action for Everton on September 30, 2016")
Ross Barkley: 'Club form helped with England call-up'
Everton playmaker Ross Barkley speaks of his determination to prove himself as a starter in Gareth Southgate's new-look England side.Mar 24, 19:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Feric-dier_2.JPG "England midfielder Eric Dier in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016")
Eric Dier "would love" to take on England captaincy duties
Eric Dier says that captaining England "is an ambition" of his, as new manager Gareth Southgate prepares to name his long-term skipper.Mar 24, 16:20
Eric Dier: 'England defeat to Iceland a painful reminder but good lesson'
Eric Dier admits that England's Euro 2016 defeat to Iceland will always serve as both a "painful reminder" and a "good lesson for the future".Mar 24, 15:41
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson receives first senior England call-up
Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson is called up to the England squad for the first time following an injury to Chris Smalling.Mar 24, 13:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fgareth-southgate_1.jpg "England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014")
Football Association chairman slams "disrespectful" England fans
Football Association chairman Greg Clarke hits out at the supporters responsible for marring England's meeting against Germany with derogatory chants from the stands.Mar 23, 17:19
Adam Lallana: 'Change in formation worked well for England'
England midfielder Adam Lallana hopes to see the 3-4-3 system used against Germany implemented again in the future, claiming that it 'could be the way forward'.Mar 23, 16:57
Gareth Southgate: 'Three-man defence a good fit for England'
England boss Gareth Southgate praises his players for adapting to a new formation against Germany.Mar 22, 22:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgary-cahill.JPG "England defender Gary Cahill in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Gary Cahill: 'England had the chances to beat Germany'
England defender Gary Cahill claims that his side would have beaten Germany in Dortmund had they been more clinical in front of goal.Mar 22, 22:12
Lukas Podolski blasts Germany past England on international farewell
Lukas Podolski marks his 130th and final international appearance with a stunning goal to fire Germany to a 1-0 win over England in Dortmund.Mar 22, 21:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgareth-southgate.JPG "Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Team News: Gareth Southgate hands England debut to Michael Keane
Manager Gareth Southgate hands an England debut to Burnley defender Michael Keane in the friendly international with Germany in Dortmund.Mar 22, 18:40
Live Commentary: Germany 1-0 England - as it happened
Relive Germany's 1-0 win over England as Lukas Podolski marks his 130th and final international appearance with a stunning winning goal in Dortmund.Mar 22, 18:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgareth-southgate.jpg "Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016")
Michael Keane, Jake Livermore to start for England?
England manager Gareth Southgate is expected to use a 3-4-3 formation against Germany, handing a debut to Michael Keane and first international start to Jake Livermore.Mar 22, 14:58
England boss Gareth Southgate confirms Eric Dier is centre-back option
England boss Gareth Southgate says that Eric Dier could start at centre-back in this Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.Mar 22, 12:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fjoe-hart.jpg "Joe Hart in action during England training on October 4, 2016")
David Seaman: 'Joe Hart still England's best goalkeeper'
Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper David Seaman claims that any potential replacements for Joe Hart are "nowhere near as good" as the England number one.Mar 21, 22:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fraheem-sterling.JPG "England winger Raheem Sterling in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
England to assess Raheem Sterling ahead of Germany match
England manager Gareth Southgate reveals that he is unsure whether or not Raheem Sterling will be fit to face Germany in Dortmund on Wednesday night.Mar 21, 21:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgareth-southgate-jamie-vardy.JPG "Interim England manager Gareth Southgate speaks with Jamie Vardy during the World Cup qualifier with Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Gareth Southgate offers support to Jamie Vardy over death threats
England manager Gareth Southgate is confident that the death threats received by striker Jamie Vardy will not affect his performances on the pitch.Mar 21, 20:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fphil-jones.jpg "Phil Jones of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Gareth Southgate reveals Phil Jones toe injury
England manager Gareth Southgate reveals that Phil Jones was forced to withdraw from the squad to face Germany and Lithuania due to a toe injury.Mar 21, 20:23
Gareth Southgate: 'England need German mentality'
England manager Gareth Southgate calls on his side to change their ways if they are to enjoy success on the international stage again.Mar 21, 20:00
Gary Cahill to captain England against Germany
England manager Gareth Southgate confirms that Gary Cahill will captain his country for their friendly against world champions Germany in Dortmund.Mar 21, 19:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fraheem-sterling_1.JPG "Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring in the Champions League last 16 first leg against AS Monaco at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017")
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling trains away from rest of England squad
Raheem Sterling reportedly trains away from the rest of his England teammates ahead of Wednesday's friendly with Germany.Mar 21, 12:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fmesut-ozil.jpg "Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil in action during his side's Champions League clash with FC Basel at the Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2016")
Mesut Ozil ruled out of Germany's friendly against England due to injury
Germany boss Joachim Low confirms that Mesut Ozil will miss Wednesday's international friendly against England due to a hamstring injury.Mar 21, 12:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjohn-stones_1.jpg "John Stones in action for Manchester City on October 15, 2016")
Manchester City defender John Stones: 'I'm still learning'
Manchester City defender John Stones insists that he is "learning every day" following criticism that he is struggling to adapt under Pep Guardiola.Mar 21, 11:18
Jermain Defoe casts doubt on Sunderland future
Jermain Defoe admits that he might have to leave Sunderland at the end of the season if the Black Cats are relegated from the Premier League.Mar 20, 18:55
Preview:Germany vs. England
Sports Mole previews the international friendly between Germany and England in Dortmund.Mar 20, 16:25
Jermain Defoe: 'Gareth Southgate has always impressed me'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe says that he has always been impressed by Gareth Southgate, both as a player and during his managerial career.Mar 20, 15:28
Jermain Defoe: 'Being senior England player is strange'
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe acknowledges that it feels "strange" to be seen as one of England's senior players after his recall to the national team.Mar 20, 15:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fjames-ward-prowse_1.jpg "James Ward-Prowse in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016")
James Ward-Prowse: 'Gareth Southgate best man for England job'
Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse says that manager Gareth Southgate is the perfect fit for the England job.Mar 20, 14:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fjames-ward-prowse.jpg "James Ward-Prowse in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017")
James Ward-Prowse: 'England call-up always a target'
Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse acknowledges that receiving a call-up to the England senior squad has always been his target.Mar 20, 14:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmichail-antonio.jpg "Michail Antonio in action for West Ham United on September 25, 2016")
Michail Antonio pulls out of England squad
A hamstring injury forces West Ham United attacker Michail Antonio to withdraw from the England squad for the upcoming matches against Germany and Lithuania.Mar 20, 10:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fkyle-walker.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur defender Kyle Walker in action during the North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Kyle Walker plays down injury concerns
Tottenham Hotspur full-back Kyle Walker plays down concerns over his fitness after he was taken off during his side's 2-1 win over Southampton at White Hart Lane.Mar 19, 21:33
Slaven Bilic: 'Michail Antonio likely to withdraw from England squad'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic says that Michail Antonio injured his hamstring against Leicester City and will probably have to pull out of the England squad.Mar 18, 18:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Ftheo-walcott_2.jpg "Theo Walcott in action during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Basel on September 28, 2016")
Arsene Wenger: 'Theo Walcott now a more complete player'
Arsene Wenger believes that forward Theo Walcott is now a "more efficient" player thanks to his ability to find the net in big games.Mar 17, 19:09
David Moyes: 'England recall will boost Jermain Defoe'
Sunderland manager David Moyes is hopeful that Jermain Defoe's recall to the England squad after a four-year absence will give his whole team a lift.Mar 17, 16:40
Sam Allardyce "delighted" for Jermain Defoe
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce reveals his 'delight' after veteran striker Jermain Defoe's call-up to the England squad.Mar 17, 15:47
Eddie Howe surprised by England overlooking Jack Wilshere
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is surprised that Jack Wilshere has been overlooked for the latest England squad.Mar 17, 11:45
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