Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois warms up prior to a Premier League game in March 2018
Thibaut Courtois, Real Madrid talks on hold?
Chelsea reportedly decide that they will not sell Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid unless they have first secured a replacement for the Belgium international.
Jul 30, 10:03
England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Everton 'to discuss new Jordan Pickford deal'
Everton are reportedly keen to discuss a new and improved contract with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Jul 29, 21:22
England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Report: Jordan Pickford is Chelsea's primary target
Chelsea will move for Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford if Thibaut Courtois leaves the club this summer, according to a report.
Jul 27, 12:46
Alisson in action for Roma in the Champions League on May 2, 2018
Tony Bellew: 'Alisson Becker the second-best goalkeeper in Merseyside'
Tony Bellew believes that Everton's Jordan Pickford is a better goalkeeper than Liverpool's new signing Alisson Becker.
Jul 24, 11:55
Jordan Pickford in action for Everton on May 5, 2018
Report: Jack Butland, Jordan Pickford on Chelsea radar
Chelsea want either Jordan Pickford or Jack Butland to replace Thibaut Courtois if the Belgian completes a switch to Real Madrid, according to a report.
Jul 22, 10:33
Jordan Pickford in action for Everton on May 5, 2018
David Moyes urges Jordan Pickford to stay loyal to Everton
David Moyes claims that Jordan Pickford "would be stupid" to consider leaving Everton this summer, amid rumours of Bayern Munich showing an interest.
Jul 17, 16:09
Thomas Meunier celebrates with teammates after scoring the opener during the World Cup third-place playoff between Belgium and England on July 14, 2018
Belgium condemn England to fourth place at World Cup
Belgium record their best-ever finish at a World Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win over England in their third-place playoff match in St Petersburg.
Jul 14, 15:56
England's Jamie Vardy in action with Belgium's Mousa Dembele on June 28, 2018
Preview:Belgium vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of England's third-place playoff with Belgium in St Petersburg.
Jul 12, 20:12
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during the international friendly against Netherlands on March 23, 2018
Gareth Southgate: 'England left to rue fine margins in World Cup semi-final loss'
Gareth Southgate is left to rue the "fine margins" which saw England fall to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Croatia in their World Cup semi-final in Moscow.
Jul 11, 21:35
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
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:Croatia vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Croatia in Moscow.
Jul 10, 11:07
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
England 'to name unchanged starting lineup for World Cup semi-final'
England manager Gareth Southgate will reportedly name an unchanged starting lineup for the third knockout game in a row when his side take on Croatia in the semi-final.
Jul 10, 09:02
England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Jordan Pickford shrugs off Thibaut Courtois comments
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford shrugs off comments from Belgium counterpart Thibaut Courtois appearing to question his height, insisting he is not far off his level.
Jul 9, 16:00
England's Dele Alli with manager Gareth Southgate after the match against Nigeria on June 2, 2018
Dele Alli "confident" of World Cup glory
England midfielder Dele Alli says that the team will go into their World Cup semi-final against Croatia full of confidence.
Jul 8, 17:37
England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
David Seaman: 'Jordan Pickford proving people wrong'
Former England goalkeeper David Seaman believes that Jordan Pickford is proving people wrong with his performances at this summer's World Cup.
Jul 8, 15:44
England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
Jordan Pickford "embracing" World Cup
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says that he is "embracing" the Three Lions' World Cup campaign in Russia.
Jul 8, 09:37
Thibaut Courtois in action for Chelsea during the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Thibaut Courtois: 'I did not mock Jordan Pickford's height'
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois clarifies his remarks about Jordan Pickford's height.
Jul 7, 15:11
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Jordan Henderson: 'I am forever in Jordan Pickford's debt'
England skipper Jordan Henderson says that he is 'forever in Jordan Pickford's debt' following the goalkeeper's penalty-saving heroics against Colombia.
Jul 5, 14:20
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford hits back at critics after penalty heroics
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford insists that his height is not an issue after producing heroics during their last-16 victory over Colombia.
Jul 3, 21:28
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 goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
David Moyes backs Jordan Pickford for England role
David Moyes says that Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is England's best option between the sticks for the remainder of the World Cup.
Jun 30, 12:00
 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 Harry Kane scores their second goal from the penalty spot in the match against Panama on June 24, 2018
Jordan Pickford: 'Harry Kane penalties are unsaveable'
Jordan Pickford insists that goalkeepers have "got no chance" of denying England teammate Harry Kane on current form.
Jun 26, 15:33
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Jordan Pickford: 'Building momentum is key for England'
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford insists that beating Belgium on Thursday night is the only thing his side are thinking about.
Jun 26, 15:21
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
Joe Hart in action for West Ham United on April 16, 2018
Joe Hart vows to stop "moping around" following England World Cup snub
Joe Hart acknowledges that he was "moping around" after missing out on England's World Cup squad but is now "filled with desire to get back to the top".
Jun 21, 20:03
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
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Jordan Pickford: 'England putting hearts on line during 2018 World Cup'
Jordan Pickford insists that England will be putting their "hearts on the line" during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Jun 15, 19:23
Tunisia's Wahbi Khazri celebrates scoring their first goal against Costa Rica on March 27, 2018
Jordan Pickford urges England to be wary of Tunisia star Wahbi Khazri
England and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford singles out Tunisia attacker and former Sunderland teammate Wahbi Khazri for praise.
Jun 15, 19:11
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 goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during the international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Jordan Pickford confident ahead of World Cup
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford says that he is confident ahead of the Three Lions' World Cup campaign.
Jun 14, 09:59
England's Jack Butland during training on June 1, 2018
Jack Butland: 'Jordan Pickford has my full support'
England goalkeeper Jack Butland says that he will 'respect' Gareth Southgate's goalkeeping call in Russia, with three men battling it out for the gloves.
Jun 9, 13:58
Nick Pope during an England training session on May 22, 2018
Nick Pope 'relishing goalkeeping rivalry'
Nick Pope reveals that he is relishing the "rivalry" that currently exists for the goalkeeping position with England.
Jun 8, 12:25
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
Nick Pope during an England training session on May 22, 2018
Nick Pope to be handed England debut against Costa Rica?
England manager Gareth Southgate will reportedly hand a debut to Nick Pope during his side's World Cup warm-up match with Costa Rica.
Jun 7, 13:23
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Jack Butland, Trent Alexander-Arnold to feature for England against Costa Rica
England manager Gareth Southgate says that both goalkeeper Jack Butland and defender Trent Alexander-Arnold will feature against Costa Rica on Thursday night.
Jun 6, 15:27
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