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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Fwilfried-zaha.JPG "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
/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")
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
/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")
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
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
/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")
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
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
/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 "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
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
/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")
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fjermain-defoe.jpg "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
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fjermain-defoe-eric-dier-adam-lallana.jpg "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
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
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
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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "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
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
Gareth Southgate hints at first England start for Ben Gibson
England manager Gareth Southgate insists that it 'would not be a gamble' to start Ben Gibson against Lithuania, with injuries and suspensions forcing his hand slightly.Mar 25, 20:29
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
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
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
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
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
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