England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Team News: Raheem Sterling, Gary Cahill feature in England XI
Gary Cahill and Raheem Sterling are both handed starts in England's friendly international with Nigeria at Wembley Stadium.
Jun 2, 15:18
 Kieran Trippier, Eric Dier and Victor Moses in action during the international friendly between England and Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Live Commentary: England 2-1 Nigeria - as it happened
Relive England's 2-1 win over Nigeria as goals from Gary Cahill and Harry Kane get their World Cup preparations off to a winning start at Wembley.
Jun 2, 15:15
 Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Preview:England vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Saturday's World Cup warm-up between England and Nigeria.
May 31, 12:06
 Harry Maguire in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Harry Maguire: 'Young England squad could be advantageous at World Cup'
Leicester City defender Harry Maguire believes that Gareth Southgate's young England team could impress at this summer's World Cup due to their hunger and lack of fear.
May 30, 19:16
 Phil Jones in action during the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovakia on September 4, 2017
England centre-back Phil Jones to sit out Nigeria match?
Phil Jones will reportedly be given the day off when England take on Nigeria as his partner is due to give birth.
May 30, 11:32
 Eric Dier wears the captain's armband during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Eric Dier: 'Harry Kane deserves England captaincy'
Midfielder Eric Dier says that Tottenham Hotspur teammate Harry Kane "deserved" to be named as captain of England ahead of the World Cup.
May 29, 10:11
 England defender Gary Cahill in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Gary Cahill: 'I always believed I would make World Cup squad'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill insists that he never gave up belief that he would earn a place in England's squad for the World Cup in Russia this summer.
May 28, 20:14
 Raheem Sterling makes a friend during an England training session on August 29, 2017
Raheem Sterling joins up with England squad after 'private matter'
Raheem Sterling takes part in England training after being given an extended break by Gareth Southgate to resolve a 'private matter'.
May 23, 15:58
 Harry Kane in action for England in October 2017
Kieran Trippier talks up Harry Kane leadership qualities
Harry Kane is "a real leader" and is perfectly suited to the role of England captain, according to Tottenham Hotspur teammate Kieran Trippier.
May 23, 10:33
 England captain Harry Kane in a press conference on May 22, 2018
Harry Kane: 'I've known about England captaincy for weeks'
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane says that he has been aware that he would be named as the captain of England for the World Cup for 'a few weeks'.
May 22, 16:51
 Harry Kane in action for England in October 2017
Harry Kane to captain England at World Cup
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is confirmed as England's captain for this summer's World Cup in Russia.
May 22, 07:52
 Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Gary Cahill: 'FA Cup win saved Chelsea's season'
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill admits that his side needed their FA Cup final win over Manchester United to "save" their season.
May 19, 18:32
 Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up in Saturday's FA Cup final showdown with Manchester United at Wembley.
May 19, 08:03
 Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ruben Loftus-Cheek in England squad
Uncapped Trent Alexander-Arnold is named in England's 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek is another surprise inclusion.
May 16, 13:07
 Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill urges teammates to put league campaign behind them
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill urges his teammates to brush their disappointing league campaign "under the carpet".
May 14, 12:43
 Rafael Benitez watches on during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Team News: Eden Hazard, Olivier Giroud start for Chelsea
Eden Hazard and Olivier Giroud are among the Chelsea starters for this afternoon's trip to Newcastle United.
May 13, 13:05
 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Chelsea's Premier League encounter with Newcastle United.
May 11, 13:25
 Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata returns to Chelsea's starting lineup
Alvaro Morata is restored to Chelsea's starting lineup for the Premier League meeting with Huddersfield Town - one of six changes made by Antonio Conte.
May 9, 17:48
 Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Huddersfield Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Chelsea's must-win Premier League game with Huddersfield Town on Wednesday.
May 8, 15:05
 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League semi-final game between Liverpool and Roma on April 24, 2018
Dermot Gallagher praises referee for booking Liverpool's Mohamed Salah
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher praises referee Anthony Taylor for booking Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah for diving against Chelsea.
May 7, 16:24
 Mohamed Salah and Victor Moses in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Liverpool on May 6, 2018
Chelsea beat Liverpool to keep top-four hopes alive
Olivier Giroud's first-half header earns Chelsea a crucial 1-0 win over Liverpool to keep their top-four hopes alive heading into the final two games of the season.
May 6, 17:25
 Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Gary Cahill targets maximum points from final three games
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill insists that his side must take maximum points from their final three games of the season to give themselves a chance of a top-four finish.
May 6, 14:23
 Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Gary Cahill: 'I've exceeded expectations at Chelsea'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says that he has exceeded expectations at Stamford Bridge, suggesting that he was aware that he was once regarded as "a squad player".
May 5, 09:54
 Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole selects a combined XI from those expected to be available for Sunday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Liverpool.
May 4, 09:28
 Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill hails "massive three points"
Chelsea skipper Gary Cahill challenges his side to "keep winning" in an attempt to overhaul one of the teams above them after claiming a 1-0 victory away at Swansea City.
Apr 28, 19:35
 Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea's Gary Cahill deserves spot in England World Cup squad'
Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says that Gary Cahill deserves a place in England's World Cup squad, despite not always playing the centre-back this season.
Apr 28, 08:11
 Kalidou Koulibaly in action for Napoli in October 2017
Chelsea 'to meet £65m asking price for Kalidou Koulibaly'
Chelsea are reportedly considering meeting Napoli's £65m asking price for centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly this summer as they look to bolster their defensive options.
Apr 26, 08:44
 Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Gary Cahill targets FA Cup triumph to rescue World Cup dream
Gary Cahill refuses to give up hope of earning an England recall ahead of the World Cup finals, having helped Chelsea to book their place in the FA Cup final next month.
Apr 24, 14:45
 Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'I will rotate my defenders'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that he intends to rotate his defenders throughout the remainder of the season.
Apr 13, 14:07
 Ryan Mason in action for Hull City on October 1, 2016
Ryan Mason begins coaching at former side Tottenham Hotspur
Ryan Mason begins his coaching role at former club Tottenham Hotspur, as the 26-year-old embarks on a new challenge following his career-ending head injury last year.
Apr 11, 18:46
 Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill: 'Top-four hopes are over'
Chelsea captain Gary Gary Cahill throws in the towel in the race for the top four.
Apr 10, 10:04
 Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea on August 27, 2017
Team News: Thibaut Courtois returns to Chelsea starting XI for West Ham United clash
Thibaut Courtois returns in goal for Chelsea ahead of Sunday's Premier League meeting with West Ham United at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 8, 14:33
 Antonio Conte watches on during Chelsea's 4-1 defeat at Watford on February 6, 2018
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte 'entitled to £9m payout in event of sacking'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will reportedly be entitled to a £9m payoff if the club sack him.
Apr 3, 11:06
 New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up in this weekend's huge Premier League showdown with Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 30, 13:30
 Mauricio Pochettino and Antonio Conte give instructions during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League trip to top-four rivals Chelsea.
Mar 30, 10:38
 England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Jordan Henderson handed England captaincy in Amsterdam
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson will take over captaincy duties in England's friendly with the Netherlands in the absence of Harry Kane and Gary Cahill.
Mar 22, 19:13
 New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
Antonio Conte 'not worried' about Alvaro Morata omission from Spain squad
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte challenges Alvaro Morata to regain his best form after being left out of Spain's latest squad, three months before the World Cup begins.
Mar 16, 16:21
 A bandaged Gary Cahill during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Gareth Southgate: 'Gary Cahill needs to be playing'
England boss Gareth Southgate tells Gary Cahill that he needs to be playing in order to secure a spot in the Three Lions squad for the 2018 World Cup.
Mar 15, 14:47
 Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Barcelona
Ahead of Chelsea's Champions League trip to Barcelona, Sports Mole looks at how Antonio Conte's side could line up at Camp Nou.
Mar 14, 11:34
 Gary Cahill in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Defiant Chelsea skipper Gary Cahill "ready" for Barcelona
Gary Cahill defends his own personal Chelsea record and insists that his side have what it takes to come away from Camp Nou with a famous victory on Wednesday night.
Mar 13, 11:07
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