Riyad Mahrez and Alexander Isak during the pre-season friendly between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund on July 20, 2018
Team News: Riyad Mahrez, Leroy Sane start for Manchester City
Manchester City duo Riyad Mahrez and Leroy Sane both start against Chelsea in Sunday's Community Shield clash.
Aug 5, 13:06
 Antonio Rudiger celebrates scoring during the pre-season friendly between Chelsea and Arsenal on August 1, 2018
Preview:Manchester City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Sunday's Community Shield at Wembley between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Aug 3, 12:27
 Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's Community Shield clash between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Aug 3, 06:00
 England and Manchester City defender John Stones warms up before an international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Manchester City defender John Stones: 'I want to play in Community Shield'
Manchester City defender John Stones says that he wants to play in next month's Community Shield, despite having only returned from the World Cup on Sunday.
Jul 16, 10:56
 England's John Stones celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
John Stones: 'England have set benchmark for tournament football'
Defender John Stones says that England's run to the World Cup semi-finals has set "the benchmark" for future tournaments.
Jul 16, 09:37
 Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic scores the winning goal in the World Cup semi-final against England on July 11, 2018
Roy Keane hits out at John Stones
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane criticises John Stones's defending in England's 2-1 defeat to Croatia on Wednesday night.
Jul 12, 09:15
 Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic scores the winning goal in the World Cup semi-final against England on July 11, 2018
Zlatko Dalic: 'We were better than England'
Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic insists that his team deserved to make the final of the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 12, 08:12
 Croatia players celebrate with Mario Mandzukic after scoring the winning goal in their World Cup semi-final with England on July 11, 2018
England suffer semi-final heartbreak at hands of Croatia
England crash out in the semi-finals of the World Cup courtesy of a 2-1 defeat after extra time at the hands of Croatia, who will face France in the final.
Jul 11, 20:37
 Harry Maguire in action for England on June 7, 2018
Phil Thompson urges Liverpool to sign Harry Maguire
Former Liverpool captain Phil Thompson urges the club to sign Harry Maguire, but admits that the Leicester City defender could set them back more than £50m.
Jul 9, 09:19
 England's John Stones celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
John Stones: Colombia "dirtiest team" I have ever faced
John Stones is delighted to have sent Colombia packing from the World Cup, describing England's last-16 opponents as the "dirtiest team" that he has ever faced.
Jul 5, 14:50
 England's Harry Kane is fouled by Colombia's Jefferson Lerma on July 3, 2018
England overcome Colombia and shootout hoodoo to reach quarter-finals
England win a World Cup penalty shootout for the first time ever to progress to the quarter-finals with victory over Colombia at the the Otkrytie Arena in Moscow.
Jul 3, 20:56
 England's Raheem Sterling in action with Colombia's Yerry Mina on July 3, 2018
Live Commentary: Colombia 1-1 England (3-4 on pens - as it happened)
Relive England's dramatic penalty-shootout win over Colombia in the World Cup last 16 with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates from the Otkrytie Arena in Moscow.
Jul 3, 17:00
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Team News: Nine changes for England against Colombia
England boss Gareth Southgate names the same starting XI which faced Tunisia for the last-16 meeting with Colombia.
Jul 3, 16:37
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Dele Alli declares himself fit to play in England World Cup tie against Colombia
Dele Alli declares himself fit to play for England in their World Cup last-16 clash with Colombia on Tuesday.
Jun 30, 13:52
 England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Dele Alli, John Stones train for England ahead of World Cup Colombia clash
Dele Alli and John Stones train on Saturday as England continue their preparations for Tuesday's World Cup last-16 game with Colombia.
Jun 30, 12:49
 John Stones during an England training session on June 13, 2018
Gareth Southgate has "no concerns" over John Stones fitness
England manager Gareth Southgate insists that he has "no concerns" about the fitness of John Stones, who was replaced midway through the 1-0 loss to Belgium on Thursday.
Jun 29, 16:14
 England's Trent Alexander-Arnold in action against Belgium on June 28, 2018
Adnan Januzaj strike condemns England to second place in Group G
Adnan Januzaj's moment of quality early in the second half earns Belgium a 1-0 win over England in Thursday night's Group G showdown at the Kaliningrad Stadium.
Jun 28, 19:52
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Team News: Gareth Southgate makes eight changes to England XI
England boss Gareth Southgate makes eight changes to his team for Thursday's Group G decider with Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 28, 16:54
 England's John Stones celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
John Stones defends teammate Kyle Walker following Arsene Wenger criticism
England defender John Stones leaps to the defence of Manchester City teammate Kyle Walker following criticism from Arsene Wenger.
Jun 27, 12:43
 England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Jordan Henderson: 'England want to keep up momentum'
England midfielder Jordan Henderson says that the Three Lions want to keep up their momentum following the 6-1 win over Panama on Sunday.
Jun 25, 11:20
 England's Jesse Lingard applauds their fans as he walks off the pitch after being substituted in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
England break several World Cup records in Panama thrashing
England break several World Cup records in their 6-1 thumping of Panama on Sunday afternoon.
Jun 24, 21:36
 Panama manager Hernan Dario Gomez on March 27, 2018
Hernan Dario Gomez: 'England were beautiful against Panama'
Panama coach Hernan Darío Gomez deems England a "beautiful" team following their 6-1 defeat at the hands of the Three Lions in Sunday's World Cup Group G clash.
Jun 24, 15:37
 England's John Stones celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
John Stones delighted with "special" brace in England win over Panama
John Stones admits that he "never thought" he would score a brace for England at the World Cup as his two goals helped the Three Lions run out 6-1 winners over Panama.
Jun 24, 15:04
 England's Ashley Young during the press conference on May 28, 2018
Ashley Young: 'England made history in Panama win'
Ashley Young hails England for making "history" in their 6-1 win over Panama and believes that there is more to come from the Three Lions at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 24, 14:53
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate critical of England performance against Panama
Gareth Southgate admits that he "didn't particularly like the performance" from his England side, despite running out 6-1 winners over Panama at the World Cup.
Jun 24, 14:38
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Harry Kane proud of "brilliant" England World Cup win over Panama
Captain Harry Kane describes England's 6-1 win over Panama as "fantastic" and believes that reaching the last 16 of the World Cup in such a manner is "brilliant".
Jun 24, 14:24
 England's Harry Kane scores their second goal from the penalty spot in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Harry Kane nets hat-trick for England in Panama demolition
Harry Kane nets a hat-trick to climb to the top of the 2018 World Cup top scorers chart as England thrash Panama 6-1 in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jun 24, 13:53
 England's John Stones celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Live Commentary: England 6-1 Panama - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of England's 6-1 win against Panama, as the Three Lions booked their place in the last 16 of the World Cup.
Jun 24, 11:00
 John Stones during an England training session on June 13, 2018
John Stones: 'England want to progress on Sunday'
England defender John Stones says that the Three Lions are determined to progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup this weekend.
Jun 22, 11:48
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal in the World Cup match against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Preview:England vs. Panama - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup fixture between England and Panama in Group G.
Jun 21, 11:27
 England's Harry Kane scores their second goal in the game against Tunisia on June 18, 2018
Harry Kane nets late winner for England
Harry Kane scores twice as England record a 2-1 win over Tunisia in their Group G opener at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 18, 19:57
 England striker Harry Kane in action during his side's international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Team News: Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling start up front for England against Tunisia
Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford and Raheem Sterling are among the starters in England's World Cup opener.
Jun 18, 16:52
 Harry Maguire in action for England on June 7, 2018
Harry Maguire: 'Gareth Southgate gives us confidence'
England defender Harry Maguire says that manager Gareth Southgate has given him confidence after switching to a back-three formation.
Jun 17, 10:59
 England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Ashley Young, Jordan Henderson to start against Tunisia?
Jordan Henderson is to be given the nod over Eric Dier to start as England's only holding midfielder against Tunisia, according to a report.
Jun 15, 13:12
 England and Manchester City defender John Stones warms up before an international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
John Stones: 'I have massively improved since Euro 2016'
John Stones insists that he has "massively" improved since England's last major tournament at the Euros in 2016, where they were knocked out by Iceland.
Jun 9, 11:19
 England and Manchester City defender John Stones warms up before an international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Rio Ferdinand: 'John Stones can be world class'
Former Manchester United and England centre-back Rio Ferdinand says that Manchester City's John Stones "has the potential to become world class".
Jun 8, 13:59
 Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the friendly game between England and Costa Rica on June 7, 2018
England end World Cup preparations with win over Costa Rica
England end their World Cup preparations in winning fashion courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica at Elland Road.
Jun 7, 20:53
 England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Team News: England boss Gareth Southgate rings changes against Costa Rica
England boss Gareth Southgate makes 10 changes to his side for the World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica.
Jun 7, 18:06
 England and Manchester City defender John Stones warms up before an international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
England's John Stones hopes Vincent Kompany is fit for World Cup
England defender John Stones admits that he hopes Vincent Kompany will be fit to play for the Three Lions' Group G rivals Belgium at the World Cup.
Jun 6, 16:29
 England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Jordan Pickford given number one shirt for England's World Cup campaign
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford appears to be first choice in the England World Cup squad after being handed the number one shirt.
Jun 4, 16:10
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