England's Harry Maguire shakes hands with manager Gareth Southgate after the match on September 26, 2022
What should England's starting XI be for their World Cup opener?
Following England's final match before the World Cup this winter, the Sports Mole team discuss what they believe should be the starting XI for the opener against Iran.
Sep 27, 16:24
 England manager Gareth Southgate on September 23, 2022
Gareth Southgate admits England players held private meeting before Germany game
Gareth Southgate reveals his England players asked to hold a private meeting between themselves to discuss their current poor run of form prior to Monday's draw with Germany.
Sep 27, 15:11
 England players look dejected after Ilkay Gundogan scores for Germany on September 26, 2022
Maguire, Bellingham, Alexander-Arnold: Where do England stand ahead of World Cup?
Sports Mole analyses where England stand ahead of their World Cup opener against Iran, with more questions than answers being raised during the international break.
Sep 27, 14:57
 Wembley is the setting for the Play-Off final
Four Germany fans arrested after 100-strong pub attack prior to England game
The Metropolitan Police state that four arrests have been made after German 'fans' attacked England supporters at a pub prior to Monday's UEFA Nations League fixture at Wembley Stadium.
Sep 27, 12:08
 Mason Mount celebrates scoring for England against Germany on September 26, 2022
England comeback in vain as Germany rescue six-goal draw
England end their doomed UEFA Nations League campaign with a spectacular 3-3 draw against Germany at Wembley Stadium.
Sep 26, 20:42
 John Stones scores for Manchester City on September 14, 2022
Team News: England make two changes for Germany clash
England manager Gareth Southgate makes just two changes for Monday's UEFA Nations League clash with Germany, as John Stones and Luke Shaw return to the first XI.
Sep 26, 17:27
 England players look dejected after Roland Sallai scores for Hungary on June 14, 2022
England out to avoid equalling 41-year-old record against Germany
England could go four consecutive games without scoring for only the second time in their history when they take on Germany in Monday's UEFA Nations League clash.
Sep 26, 09:42
 Trent Alexander-Arnold in action for Liverpool on September 13, 2022
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Fikayo Tomori left out of England squad for Germany game
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Fikayo Tomori are both left out of the England squad for Monday's UEFA Nations League clash with Germany in League A Group 3.
Sep 26, 08:36
 Harry Kane in England training on September 25, 2022
Harry Kane: 'Judge England on World Cup performance'
England captain Harry Kane insists that the Three Lions should be judged on their World Cup performance in the wake of their relegation from the Nations League.
Sep 25, 15:03
 England manager Gareth Southgate on September 23, 2022
Profligacy and passiveness - Can Gareth Southgate solve England's crisis?
Following England's dismal Nations League relegation, Sports Mole looks at the issues facing Gareth Southgate ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
Sep 25, 07:00
 Jack Grealish in action for England on September 23, 2022
How England could line up against Germany
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Monday's UEFA Nations League clash with Germany.
Sep 24, 06:28
 England manager Gareth Southgate on September 23, 2022
Preview:England vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between England and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 24, 06:21
 England manager Gareth Southgate on September 23, 2022
England experiencing worst run of form since 1992 and longest drought since 2000
Italy's 1-0 UEFA Nations League win over England ensures the Three Lions are now experiencing their worst run of form since 1992.
Sep 23, 22:14
 Giacomo Raspadori celebrates scoring for Italy against England on September 23, 2022
England suffer Nations League relegation after Italy defeat
England are relegated to League B in the UEFA Nations League after succumbing to a 1-0 defeat to Italy in a drab affair at San Siro.
Sep 23, 20:40
 Italy's Gianluca Scamacca pictured on on June 11, 2022
Team News: Gianluca Scamacca starts for Italy against England, Ciro Immobile misses out
West Ham United striker Gianluca Scamacca is named in Italy's starting lineup to face England at San Siro in their UEFA Nations League clash on Friday.
Sep 23, 17:45
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Manchester United on September 8, 2022
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo charged by FA over fan phone incident
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is charged by the FA in relation to an incident where he appeared to smack a phone out of a fan's hand against Everton.
Sep 23, 16:47
 Ivan Toney in action for Brentford on September 18, 2022
Brentford's Ivan Toney left out of England squad for Italy clash
Ivan Toney is left out of the England squad for Friday's Nations League clash with Italy alongside Ben Chilwell, Marc Guehi, Jordan Henderson and the banned John Stones.
Sep 23, 13:17
 Bukayo Saka celebrates Arsenal's second goal on August 5, 2022
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka crowned England Men's Player of the Year
Bukayo Saka is crowned the England Men's Player of the Year for the 2021-22 season, becoming the first Arsenal man to win the award.
Sep 23, 11:59
 Harry Kane in action for Tottenham Hotspur on August 20, 2022
Manchester United considering Harry Kane as Cristiano Ronaldo replacement?
Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Harry Kane as a potential replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sep 22, 23:06
 Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Bayer Leverkusen on September 7, 2022
Callum Hudson-Odoi set for early Chelsea return?
Chelsea head coach Graham Potter is reportedly weighing up whether to recall Callum Hudson-Odoi from his loan spell with Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen.
Sep 22, 18:12
 Ivan Toney in action for Brentford on September 18, 2022
How England could line up against Italy
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for Friday's UEFA Nations League clash with Italy.
Sep 21, 19:56
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on June 14, 2022
Preview:Italy vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Nations League clash between Italy and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 21, 19:54
 Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur on August 28, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur 'concerned by Bayern Munich's interest in Harry Kane'
Tottenham Hotspur are becoming concerned by Bayern Munich's pursuit of Harry Kane, according to a report.
Sep 21, 12:38
 Marcus Rashford in action for Manchester United on August 7, 2022
Three England players still hoping to force their way into Gareth Southgate's plans for World Cup
Sports Mole looks at three players still hoping to force their way into the England squad for the 2022 World Cup.
Sep 21, 09:58
 Romelu Lukaku in action for Inter Milan on August 13, 2022
Chelsea considering Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane swap with Tottenham Hotspur?
Chelsea reportedly want to conduct a swap deal with Tottenham Hotspur involving strikers Romelu Lukaku and Harry Kane.
Sep 19, 20:45
 Manchester United players celebrate Jadon Sancho's goal against Sheriff Tiraspol on September 15, 2022
Manchester United players 'suffer food poisoning outbreak'
Manchester United reportedly suffer a food poisoning outbreak after their Europa League win over Sheriff Tiraspol, with up to 12 players falling sick.
Sep 18, 22:39
 Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur on August 28, 2022
Bayern Munich 'determined to sign Harry Kane next summer'
Bayern Munich plan to make a big-money move for Tottenham Hotspur centre-forward Harry Kane next summer, according to a report.
Sep 18, 08:20
 Son Heung-min celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur on September 17, 2022
Antonio Conte jokes about future bench role for Son Heung-min
Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte jokes that he will start Son Heung-min on the bench more often following his 13-minute hat-trick against Leicester City.
Sep 17, 21:12
 Richarlison in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 13, 2022
Richarlison: 'Everton suffering from a lack of ambition'
Tottenham Hotspur attacker Richarlison reveals that a "lack of ambition" from Everton was one of his key reasons for leaving the club this summer.
Sep 17, 16:29
 Harry Kane in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 7, 2022
Harry Kane out to break Alan Shearer record against Leicester City
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane sets out to break a Premier League goalscoring record set by Alan Shearer in Saturday's clash with Leicester City.
Sep 16, 14:06
 Brentford's Ivan Toney celebrates scoring their second goal on September 3, 2022
Thomas Frank: 'Brentford will cherish Ivan Toney England call-up'
Head coach Thomas Frank says that Brentford must "cherish" the moment after Ivan Toney earned a call-up to the England squad.
Sep 15, 18:15
 Harry Maguire in action for Manchester United on September 8, 2022
The winners and losers from Gareth Southgate's England squad
Sports Mole takes a look at the winners and losers from the latest England squad as the Three Lions ramp up their preparations for the World Cup.
Sep 15, 14:43
 Brentford's Ivan Toney celebrates scoring their second goal on September 3, 2022
Ivan Toney called up to England squad, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho left out
Brentford striker Ivan Toney is called up to the England squad for September's Nations League matches, but Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho miss out.
Sep 15, 13:01
 Son Heung-min in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 13, 2022
How Tottenham Hotspur could line up against Leicester City
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Sep 15, 10:58
 Antonio Conte in charge of Tottenham Hotspur on September 13, 2022
Antonio Conte: 'Tottenham didn't deserve Sporting defeat'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte claims that his side did not deserve to lose after Sporting Lisbon struck two late goals to win 2-0 in the Champions League.
Sep 13, 20:24
 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal on September 3, 2022
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane 'tempted by Bayern Munich switch'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane can imagine playing for Bayern Munich, according to German journalist Florian Plettenburg.
Sep 13, 08:33
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte on September 7, 2022
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte pays heartfelt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte reveals that he went to Buckingham Palace during a heartfelt tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.
Sep 12, 20:42
 Harry Kane in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 7, 2022
Bayern Munich chief Hasan Salihamidzic denies Harry Kane contact
Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic denies that he has been in contact with Harry Kane's representatives over a move to Allianz Arena.
Sep 12, 15:49
 Kylian Mbappe in action for Paris Saint-Germain on September 10, 2022
FIFA 23 ratings revealed: Kylian Mbappe headlines five 91-rated players
Sports Mole counts down the top-23 rated players in FIFA 23 as Kylian Mbappe headlines five players awarded a game-high 91 rating.
Sep 12, 15:24
 Richarlison celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur on September 7, 2022
How Tottenham Hotspur could line up against Sporting Lisbon
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Tuesday's Champions League Group D clash with Sporting Lisbon.
Sep 11, 07:37
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