England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI.
Oct 15, 11:05
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
2026 World Cup: One year to go - the top 10 finals of all time
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest World Cup finals of all time, one year out from the start of the 2026 edition.
Jun 11, 16:54
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI, one year out from the 2026 finals
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on performances at the finals.
Jun 11, 16:07
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Top 10 greatest games in World Cup history, on the one-year countdown to the 2026 finals
Sports Mole takes on the challenging task of selecting the top 10 greatest games in World Cup history.
Jun 11, 15:55
 Tottenham Hotspur's Brennan Johnson on May 1, 2025
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Bodo/Glimt: Spurs star Brennan Johnson makes Europa League history in first-leg success
Brennan Johnson creates Europa League history during Tottenham Hotspur's 3-1 victory over Bodo/Glimt in Thursday's semi-final first leg.
May 2, 08:41
 England manager Gareth Southgate and Bukayo Saka look dejected after losing the Euro 2020 final
Euro 2024 final: How have England, Spain fared in past major international finals?
Sports Mole looks at England and Spain's past experiences in major international tournament finals ahead of their Euro 2024 showdown in Berlin.
Jul 13, 21:08
 Spain's Sergio Busquets talks to England's Ben Chilwell on October 15, 2018
Spain vs. England: Classic matches ahead of Euro 2024 final
Sports Mole looks back on some classic meetings between Spain and England ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion.
Jul 11, 12:57
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal with Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden on November 17, 2023
England vs. Malta: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between England and Malta.
Nov 16, 17:41
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
The Top 10 World Cup finals ever
Ahead of Qatar 2022's grand finale, Sports Mole selects the top 10 World Cup finals since the first took place back in 1930.
Dec 17, 18:30
 Lucy Bronze celebrates scoring for England against Sweden on July 26, 2022
A closer look at England's record in major tournament finals
Ahead of Sunday's Women's Euro 2022 final between England and Germany, Sports Mole looks at the record of previous senior England teams in major tournament finals.
Jul 28, 13:11
 England striker Michael Owen celebrates after scoring against Germany on September 1, 2001
Five most memorable matches between England and Germany
Sports Mole takes a look at five of the most memorable matches between England and Germany ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash.
Jun 7, 14:05
 Sir Geoff Hurst scores England's fourth goal in the 1966 World Cup final
A closer look at five memorable meetings between England and Germany
England host Germany at Wembley in the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Tuesday.
Jun 28, 09:16
 Ben Kay in 2009
Alan Shearer joined by Shane Williams, Ben Kay in dementia research
Shane Williams and Ben Kay are taking part in the Alzheimer's Society-funded PREVENT:RFC project.
Apr 26, 07:39
 Gary Lineker pictured in April 2017
Gary Lineker will get extra checks on brain for signs of dementia
The 60-year-old says he has spoken to Match of the Day colleagues Alan Shearer and Ian Wright about the issue.
Mar 17, 09:13
 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League on March 11, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Dinamo Zagreb: Harry Kane nets brace as Spurs secure advantage
Harry Kane took his tally for the season to 26.
Mar 11, 22:33
 Gordon McQueen pictured in 1997
A closer look at sporting legends currently battling dementia
A look at former football favourites fighting the disease.
Feb 23, 16:53
 PFA chief Gordon Taylor pictured in February 2013
PFA chief says role of heading in football must be "seriously considered"
Banning heading in training has been proposed by former England striker Gary Lineker.
Dec 15, 16:40
 Sir Geoff Hurst at the Surrey FA & McDonald's Community Football Day on August 3, 2015
Sir Geoff Hurst admits dementia fears following teammate cases
World Cup winners Ray Wilson, Martin Peters, Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles have died with the neurological disease.
Dec 1, 13:31
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
West Ham granted permission to erect Moore, Hurst, Peters statue
The England trio helped the Hammers win the 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup.
Nov 13, 12:19
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 8, 2020
Gareth Southgate admits to having dementia fears
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Jack Charlton was recently diagnosed with the condition.
Nov 12, 00:06
 Lenny Johnrose in action for Bury in December 2002
Len Johnrose calls for greater awareness of MND threat to footballers
The former Preston, Burnley and Blackburn player, who was diagnosed with the degenerative, life-limiting disease in 2017.
Nov 7, 15:22
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
A look back at the careers of England's 1966 World Cup luminaries
Nobby Stiles has died at the age of 78.
Oct 30, 17:07
 Bobby Charlton pictured in 1966
Where are England's 1966 World Cup winners now?
Jack Charlton is the latest member of England's World Cup winning team from 1966 to die.
Jul 11, 10:33
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
West Ham reveal plans for statue of Geoff Hurst, Bobby Moore and Martin Peters
It will be unveiled as part of the club's 125th anniversary celebrations.
Jun 30, 11:54
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
Jun 7, 09:18
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: The story of the game as England beat West Germany
Ahead of a re-run of the entire 1966 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the story of the match which gave England their greatest ever sporting moment.
Jun 7, 07:30
 Newcastle boss Steve Bruce on January 11, 2020
Steve Bruce backs move to ban under-12s heading in training
Research has found footballers are are more likely to die of neurodegenerative disease.
Jan 17, 14:17
 Jose Mourinho and Frank Lampard on the touchline as Tottenham Hotspur face Chelsea in the Premier League on December 22, 2019.
In Pictures: The best of the weekend, including Liverpool, Fallon Sherrock, David de Gea
Roberto Firmino's goal proved enough to edge out Flamengo in Doha.
Dec 23, 07:10
 Martin Peters pictured in 1966
Former teammates pay tribute to "absolute gentleman" Martin Peters
The World Cup winner died on Saturday at the age of 76.
Dec 22, 12:07
 Martin Peters pictured in 1966
Sir Geoff Hurst leads tributes to 'all-time great' Martin Peters
Former West Ham and Tottenham midfielder Martin Peters has died at the age of 76.
Dec 21, 19:10
 Martin Peters pictured in 1966
Obituary: Martin Peters, the World Cup hero who was 10 years ahead of his time
The former West Ham and Tottenham midfielder scored England's second goal in the 1966 final against West Germany.
Dec 21, 17:40
 Martin Peters pictured in 1966
England World Cup winner Martin Peters dies, aged 76
The former West Ham player scored in the final against West Germany.
Dec 21, 17:24
 Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
Nov 13, 10:42
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
The Top 20 England players of all time
Sports Mole counts down the top 20 English players of all time.
Jun 13, 13:33
 Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate: 'England Under-20s have raised the bar'
England manager Gareth Southgate congratulates the Under-20 World Cup winners, claiming they have "raised the bar" for all age groups.
Jun 11, 17:36
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview:West Ham United vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the final competitive fixture at the Boleyn Ground as West Ham United bid farewell to their home of 112 years by welcoming Manchester United.
May 9, 22:16
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview:Manchester United vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Saturday evening's Premier League showdown between fierce rivals Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Sep 10, 17:40
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 4
Sports Mole looks back on the fourth round of Premier League fixtures by picking out some facts and figures from each of the 10 games.
Aug 31, 10:15
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview:Liverpool vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League encounter at Anfield between hosts Liverpool and West Ham United.
Aug 27, 12:15
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin Peters: 'West Ham United can qualify for Champions League'
West Ham United legend Martin Peters feels that the club can keep up their excellent start to the season to qualify for the Champions League.
Dec 20, 02:55
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