England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Joe Hart: 'My job is to help West Ham United'
West Ham United keeper Joe Hart insists that all his focus is on helping the Hammers to remain in the Premier League, rather than nailing down an England World Cup spot.
Apr 8, 20:26
West Ham United goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on August 13, 2017
David Moyes: 'Joe Hart needed to produce big display'
David Moyes says that goalkeeper Joe Hart performed "very well" against Chelsea, as West Ham United claimed a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 8, 20:00
Jack Butland reacts to United taking a brief lead during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Jack Butland: 'Three wins enough for Stoke City to survive'
Jack Butland believes that Stoke City will beat the drop if they win three of their remaining five matches, matching their tally from the past four months.
Apr 8, 13:56
Harry Kane scores for Tottenham Hotspur against Stoke City on April 7, 2018
Harry Kane: 'I scored Tottenham Hotspur's second goal'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane insists that he was the scorer of Spurs' second goal in their 2-1 defeat of Stoke City.
Apr 8, 10:33
Harry Kane scores for Tottenham Hotspur against Stoke City on April 7, 2018
Christian Eriksen inspires Tottenham Hotspur win at Stoke City
Christian Eriksen scores both goals as Tottenham Hotspur make it back-to-back away Premier League wins with a 2-1 victory over Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium.
Apr 7, 15:58
Harry Kane scores for Tottenham Hotspur against Stoke City on April 7, 2018
Live Commentary: Stoke City 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive how Christian Eriksen inspired Tottenham's 2-1 win over struggling Stoke, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the bet365 Stadium.
Apr 7, 13:00
General view of Stoke City ground the bet365 Stadium, pictured in the 2017-18 season
Stoke City 'latest side to show interest in Scott Bain'
Dundee goalkeeper Scott Bain, who is currently on loan with Celtic and due to become a free agent in the summer, is reportedly a transfer target for Stoke City.
Apr 1, 20:27
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Everton on February 3, 2018
Arsenal rally to net three in win over Stoke City
Three goals in the final 15 minutes earn Arsenal a 3-0 victory over Stoke City in Sunday's Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium.
Apr 1, 14:25
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Live Commentary: Arsenal 3-0 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Arsenal register a 3-0 win over Stoke City in Sunday's Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium.
Apr 1, 11:30
Joe Hart in action during an England training session on August 29, 2017
Report: Gareth Southgate to leave Joe Hart out of England World Cup squad
England manager Gareth Southgate is reportedly planning to leave West Ham United goalkeeper Joe Hart out of his squad for this summer's World Cup.
Apr 1, 09:46
Nick Pope in action at an England training session on March 20, 2018
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope optimistic about his England future
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope says that he is hopeful for the future after being included in the latest England squad.
Mar 28, 13:47
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate slams VAR decision in England, Italy draw
England boss Gareth Southgate is unhappy with the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decision to award Italy a penalty in Tuesday night's 1-1 friendly draw at Wembley.
Mar 27, 21:32
John Stones in action for England against the Netherlands on March 23, 2018
Late Lorenzo Insigne penalty earns Italy draw at Wembley Stadium
England draw 1-1 with Italy at Wembley Stadium following a late VAR call that went in the visiting side's favour.
Mar 27, 20:58
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Preview:England vs. Italy - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Tuesday's friendly international between England and Italy.
Mar 26, 15:53
Jack Butland in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland to start for England against Italy
The Football Association reveals that Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland will start for England against Italy in Tuesday's friendly at Wembley Stadium.
Mar 26, 13:10
Jordan Pickford in action for England against the Netherlands on March 23, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'Jordan Pickford had a good night against the Netherlands'
England boss Gareth Southgate praises goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for his performance against the Netherlands.
Mar 25, 10:10
David Seaman and Andy Townsend pose with Captain Morgan himself as a waft of dark rum permeates the brisk morning air on May 30, 2015
David Seaman: 'Joe Hart important for England'
Former England goalkeeper David Seaman suggests that Joe Hart should be Gareth Southgate's number one at the 2018 World Cup.
Mar 23, 15:59
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford reacts after conceding during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on September 17, 2017
Jordan Pickford to start in goal against Netherlands
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is given the nod by Gareth Southgate to start the friendly with the Netherlands at the Amsterdam ArenA.
Mar 22, 18:57
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Europa League clash with Hajduk Split on August 17, 2017
Ronald Koeman: 'Jordan Pickford destined to be first choice'
Ronald Koeman says that there is still room for improvement in Jordan Pickford's game, but is confident that the Everton stopper will become England number one.
Mar 22, 18:26
England winger Raheem Sterling in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Combined XI: Netherlands vs. England
Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from the Netherlands and England ahead of Friday night's prestige friendly in Amsterdam.
Mar 21, 16:53
Benik Afobe celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Swansea City on March 18, 2017
Jack Butland: 'Benik Afobe deserved more from Bournemouth'
Jack Butland insists that Bournemouth's loss could be Wolverhampton Wanderers' gain if Benik Afobe rediscovers his goalscoring form.
Mar 21, 14:51
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Preview:Netherlands vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Friday's friendly international between the Netherlands and England.
Mar 21, 11:40
England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Joe Hart ready for World Cup battle
Joe Hart insists that he is ready for the battle to be England's number one goalkeeper at the 2018 World Cup.
Mar 21, 10:13
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Europa League clash with Hajduk Split on August 17, 2017
Mark Schwarzer questions Jordan Pickford's readiness for England
Former Premier League goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says that Everton stopper Jordan Pickford is not "quite ready to be England's number one".
Mar 20, 14:36
Angus Gunn in action for Norwich City in January 2018
Celtic, Stoke City 'to battle for Manchester City keeper'
Celtic and Stoke City are said to be preparing to battle for the signature of young Manchester City goalkeeper Angus Gunn this summer.
Mar 18, 12:18
Cenk Tosun in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton on January 13, 2018
Cenk Tosun double downs 10-man Stoke City in dramatic conclusion
Everton earn a late 2-1 win over 10-man Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium courtesy of a couple of Cenk Tosun goals.
Mar 17, 16:52
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Europa League clash with Hajduk Split on August 17, 2017
Jordan Pickford: 'I want to become England number one'
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford believes that he should be England's first-choice shot-stopper ahead of the World Cup in Russia.
Mar 16, 12:34
England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Gareth Southgate yet to decide his World Cup goalkeeper
England boss Gareth Southgate insists that the goalkeeping position is up for grabs despite selecting Joe Hart in his latest squad.
Mar 15, 15:24
Nick Pope in action during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Burnley on December 30, 2017
Nick Pope, James Tarkowski in England squad
Nick Pope and James Tarkowski are both included in Gareth Southgate's latest England squad, while Alfie Mawson and Lewis Cook are also selected.
Mar 15, 14:03
Jack Butland reacts to United taking a brief lead during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Jack Butland not thinking about England rivalry with Jordan Pickford
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland says that he is not thinking about the England rivalry between himself and Jordan Pickford ahead of this weekend's clash.
Mar 14, 16:23
David Silva scores the second during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester City on March 12, 2018
David Silva sends Manchester City within two wins of Premier League title
David Silva scores a goal in either half as Premier League leaders Manchester City ease to a 2-0 win over strugglers Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium.
Mar 12, 21:53
Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016
Gareth Southgate to call up Angus Gunn?
England boss Gareth Southgate is reportedly expected to hand Norwich City goalkeeper Angus Gunn a Three Lions call-up this month.
Mar 11, 10:59
Jack Butland reacts to United taking a brief lead during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Liverpool to pay record-breaking fee for Jack Butland?
Jack Butland reportedly favours a move to Liverpool over Arsenal and is in line to join the Reds from Stoke City in a £40m transfer.
Mar 11, 09:29
Jack Butland reacts to United taking a brief lead during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Stoke City's Jack Butland struggling to avoid World Cup fever
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland claims that it is "impossible" to ignore the fact that the World Cup is edging closer.
Mar 7, 20:21
Mauricio Pellegrino observes the action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Southampton, Stoke City both left frustrated after goalless draw
Neither Southampton nor Stoke City can find a way through as the relegation-threatened sides play out a goalless draw at St Mary's Stadium.
Mar 3, 16:55
Jack Butland in action during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017
Stoke City boss Paul Lambert pleased with Jack Butland reaction
Stoke City boss Paul Lambert says that goalkeeper Jack Butland has reacted 'brilliantly' since netting an own goal against Leicester City last weekend.
Mar 1, 16:53
Lee Grant in action for Stoke City on October 2, 2016
Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant suffers broken wrist
Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant faces a number of weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a broken wrist ahead of last weekend's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Mar 1, 16:43
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Paul Lambert backs Stoke City to climb Premier League table
Stoke City manager Paul Lambert backs his side to climb the Premier League table after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
Feb 25, 15:26
Joe Allen in action for Stoke City on August 20, 2016
Joe Allen: 'Stoke City need three points from every game'
Joe Allen is disappointed with Stoke City's 1-1 draw at Leicester City and acknowledges that the relegation-threatened Potters "need three points from every game".
Feb 24, 15:27
Jack Butland reacts to United taking a brief lead during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Paul Lambert: 'Jack Butland best goalkeeper in Britain'
Paul Lambert insists that Jack Butland is "the best goalkeeper in Britain at the minute", despite his error in Stoke City's 1-1 draw at Leicester City on Saturday.
Feb 24, 15:15
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