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
 England and Manchester City defender John Stones warms up before an international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Roberto Martinez tips John Stones for "big future"
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez backs Manchester City defender John Stones to enjoy a "big future" in the game, having previously managed him at Everton.
Jun 3, 21:22
 Harry Kane scores the second during the international friendly between England and Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Harry Kane fires England past Nigeria in World Cup warm-up match
England hold off a second-half fightback to beat Nigeria 2-1 at Wembley in their penultimate match before the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 2, 18:11
 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
 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
 Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Kyle Walker: 'England vibe is completely different'
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker claims that the England team are a different side to the one that lost to Iceland in Euro 2016.
May 27, 11:07
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City 'want Matthijs de Ligt as Vincent Kompany replacement'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly identifies Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt as a potential long-term replacement for captain Vincent Kompany.
May 23, 08:59
 Mark Hughes 'smiles' before the match between Manchester City and Stoke City on March 8, 2017
Southampton safe despite late defeat to record-breaking Manchester City
Southampton confirm Premier League safety on the final day of the season despite losing 1-0 to champions Manchester City at St Mary's.
May 13, 15:52
 Raheem Sterling celebrates with Kevin De Bruyne during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Team News: Raheem Sterling starts for Manchester City
Raheem Sterling earns a recall for Manchester City's trip to Southampton.
May 13, 13:08
 John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones: 'Dream come true to win Premier League title'
Manchester City centre-back John Stones says that winning this season's Premier League title is "a dream come true".
May 6, 15:52
 Terriers boss David Wagner watches on during the FA Cup replay between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town on March 1, 2017
Huddersfield Town spoil Manchester City party
Huddersfield Town boost their Premier League survival hopes with a goalless draw at Manchester City in Sunday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
May 6, 14:23
 David Silva in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Team News: John Stones, David Silva return for Manchester City
John Stones and David Silva return to the starting lineup for Manchester City's Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town at the Etihad Stadium.
May 6, 11:34
 John Stones in action for Manchester City on October 15, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'John Stones will not be sold by Manchester City'
Pep Guardiola is adamant that England defender John Stones will not be sold while he remains in charge at Manchester City.
Apr 29, 11:43
 Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Real Madrid 'line up Manchester City raid'
Real Madrid reportedly identify Manchester City quartet Leroy Sane, Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling and John Stones as potential transfer targets this summer.
Apr 26, 08:21
 John Stones in action for Manchester City on October 15, 2016
Manchester City deny John Stones exit reports
Manchester City reportedly deny claims that John Stones will be sold this summer.
Apr 24, 11:24
 John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Report: Manchester City willing to sell John Stones
John Stones may be offloaded by Manchester City after falling behind Vincent Kompany, Nicolas Otamendi and Aymeric Laporte in the pecking order, a report claims.
Apr 24, 08:08
 Mousa Dembele in action for Spurs on March 11, 2018
Combined XI: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Man City
Sports Mole selects a combined XI from the Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City squads ahead of Saturday evening's clash at Wembley Stadium.
Apr 14, 07:00
 Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017
How Manchester City could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Ahead of Manchester City's trip to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, Sports Mole looks at the starting lineup Pep Guardiola may select.
Apr 14, 01:05
 Nicolas Otamendi in acrobatic action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Pep Guardiola tempted to make defensive change for Liverpool match
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hints that he will break up his central-defensive duo for the meeting with Liverpool after conceding six goals in two games.
Apr 9, 14:43
 John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones eyeing derby-day glory
Manchester City centre-back John Stones claims that "it would mean a lot" if his team won the Premier League title by beating Manchester United.
Apr 7, 09:36
 Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on January 2, 2018
Team News: Raheem Sterling on Manchester City bench for Liverpool game
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling is only named on the bench for the first leg of the club's Champions League quarter-final tie with Liverpool.
Apr 4, 17:38
 Dejan Lovren and Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Preview:Liverpool vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the quarter-final first-leg tie between Liverpool and Manchester City.
Apr 3, 11:00
 Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Team News: Sergio Aguero missing as Manchester City face Everton
Sergio Aguero misses out on a place in Manchester City squad ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park.
Mar 31, 15:33
 John Stones in action for England against the Netherlands on March 23, 2018
John Stones ruled out of Everton game with concussion
Manchester City defender John Stones is ruled out of Saturday evening's Premier League meeting with Everton due to head injury protocols.
Mar 30, 13:48
 John Stones in action for England against the Netherlands on March 23, 2018
Tony Cascarino 'worried' about John Stones making blunder at World Cup
Tony Cascarino says that he is 'worried' about John Stones being in the backline for England at the World Cup.
Mar 28, 18:53
 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
 John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
John Stones unhappy with lack of game time
Manchester City defender John Stones admits that he has found it "difficult" to have fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 25, 21:58
 Kyle Walker battles with Danny Rose during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Gareth Southgate: 'Kyle Walker comfortable in back three'
Gareth Southgate insists that Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker has the ability to slot into a back three for England if required, as he did against the Netherlands.
Mar 24, 19:50
 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
 Eric Dier wears the captain's armband during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Gareth Southgate 'to use Eric Dier in back three against Netherlands, Italy'
A report claims that Gareth Southgate will use a three-man backline against the Netherlands and Italy over the next six days, with Eric Dier being pushed back into defence.
Mar 21, 13:14
 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
 Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Three areas that Manchester City could strengthen in the summer
Manchester City were confirmed as this season's Premier League champions at the weekend, but which areas of his squad could Pep Guardiola strengthen during the summer.
Mar 16, 11:05
 John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Manchester City's John Stones: 'We were below par against Basel'
Manchester City defender John Stones expresses his frustration about Manchester City's performance against Basel.
Mar 8, 15:23
 Gabriel Jesus scores for Manchester City against Basel in the Champions League on March 7, 2018
Manchester City through to Champions League quarter-finals despite Basel defeat
Manchester City book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League despite losing 2-1 to Basel in the second leg of their last-16 tie at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 7, 21:39
 Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017
Team News: Phil Foden, Gabriel Jesus start for Manchester City
Phil Foden and Gabriel Jesus are both handed a place in the Manchester City starting lineup for the second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie with Basel.
Mar 7, 18:36
 John Stones watches on ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola: 'I have no doubts over John Stones'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola describes John Stones as an "extraordinary player", despite opting against playing the defender in City's most recent fixtures.
Mar 6, 16:29
 Pep Guardiola distractedly hugs Arsene Wenger after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester City on April 2, 2017
Preview:Arsenal vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole assembles predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Manchester City's Premier League trip to Arsenal.
Feb 27, 11:14
 Mesut Ozil celebrates getting the opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Combined XI: Arsenal vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Feb 23, 13:49
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Will Grigg shatters Manchester City's quadruple hopes
Will Grigg's late winner sees Wigan Athletic record a memorable 1-0 victory over 10-man Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup at the DW Stadium.
Feb 19, 21:50
 Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Team News: Sergio Aguero retains place in attack, David Silva returns
Sergio Aguero once again leads the Manchester City attack for tonight's FA Cup tie at Wigan Athletic, while Leroy Sane and David Silva are among those to return.
Feb 19, 18:59
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