Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa pictured in September 2020
Ezri Konsa sets sights on England call-up after new Villa deal
The defender wants an international call-up having committed his future to the Premier League club.
Apr 3, 11:12
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 13, 2021
How Aston Villa could line up against Fulham
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Fulham.
Apr 2, 12:55
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 13, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Fulham, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 2, 12:39
Albania coach Edoardo Reja pictured on March 28, 2021
Preview:San Marino vs. Albania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between San Marino and Albania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 29, 21:40
Hungary players celebrate after qualifying for Euro 2020 on November 12, 2020
Preview:San Marino vs. Hungary - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between San Marino and Hungary, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 26, 15:51
England's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their fifth goal with teammates on March 25, 2021
England's Dominic Calvert-Lewin hails "really sharp" Ollie Watkins
Dominic Calvert-Lewin got the nod to lead the line, with skipper Harry Kane rested, and grabbed a brace against San Marino.
Mar 26, 14:17
England's Jesse Lingard in action against San Marino on March 25, 2021
Gareth Southgate heaps praise on Jesse Lingard and Mason Mount
England strolled to a 5-0 victory over lowly San Marino on Thursday.
Mar 26, 11:11
England's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring their fifth goal with teammates on March 25, 2021
How England could line up against Albania
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for their World Cup Qualifying clash against Albania on Sunday.
Mar 26, 10:57
England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against San Marino on March 25, 2021
Preview:Albania vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Albania and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 26, 10:46
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on March 25, 2021
Gareth Southgate: 'We showed hunger and desire against San Marino'
James Ward-Prowse, Dominic Calvert-Lewin (2), Raheem Sterling and Ollie Watkins were on target.
Mar 25, 23:25
England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against San Marino on March 25, 2021
England 5-0 San Marino: Three Lions dominate in comfortable win
Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored twice with James Ward-Prowse and Raheem Sterling also on the scoresheet in the World Cup qualifier at Wembley.
Mar 25, 22:03
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on November 8, 2020
Ollie Watkins "trying to take it all in" during England preparations
The Aston Villa striker was playing non-league football on loan at Weston-super-Mare in 2015.
Mar 23, 19:00
Harry Kane takes the knee on February 21, 2021
England to meet on Tuesday to discuss taking the knee
Ollie Watkins said the issue is to be discussed by the team but backed team-mate Tyrone Mings' call to continue with the anti-racism demonstration.
Mar 23, 17:37
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on November 8, 2020
England's Ollie Watkins keen to learn from Harry Kane
The Aston Villa forward will lean on skipper Harry Kane for advice after being called into the England set-up for the first time.
Mar 23, 16:12
Jude Bellingham pictured in action for England in November 2020
How England could line up against San Marino
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how England could line up for their World Cup qualifier with San Marino on Thursday evening.
Mar 23, 10:24
England's Mason Mount celebrates scoring against Iceland in the UEFA Nations League on November 18, 2020
Preview:England vs. San Marino - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying clash between England and San Marino, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 23, 10:12
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on December 26, 2020
How Aston Villa could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks at how Aston Villa could line up against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday.
Mar 19, 11:47
Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on November 8, 2020
Dean Smith heaps praise on "selfless" Ollie Watkins after England call-up
Ollie Watkins has earned his first international call-up for this month's World Cup qualifiers.
Mar 19, 10:54
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on March 7, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 19, 10:45
Manchester City's John Stones celebrates scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on February 27, 2021
Gareth Southgate: 'England trio deserved their recalls'
Jesse Lingard, Luke Shaw and John Stones have returned for the World Cup qualifying triple-header.
Mar 18, 17:42
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone pictured in October 2020
Ollie Watkins, Sam Johnstone named in England squad
Jude Bellingham has also been included in the 26-man party.
Mar 18, 14:10
Jamaal Lascelles celebrates scoring for Newcastle United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on March 12, 2021
Jamaal Lascelles: 'Newcastle must prepare for 10 cup finals'
The Magpies head for relegation rivals Brighton next weekend after their captain's late equaliser against Aston Villa.
Mar 13, 09:09
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on March 7, 2021
Steve Bruce warns struggling Newcastle to prepare for "the tickly bit"
The Magpies sit two points above the relegation zone.
Mar 12, 23:50
Jamaal Lascelles celebrates scoring for Newcastle United against Aston Villa in the Premier League on March 12, 2021
Newcastle 1-1 Aston Villa: Jamaal Lascelles scores last-gasp equaliser
The visitors had taken the lead with four minutes of normal time remaining.
Mar 12, 22:23
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 3, 2021
How Aston Villa could line up against Newcastle United
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up in Friday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
Mar 10, 11:01
Pedro Neto celebrates scoring for Wolverhampton Wanderers against Chelsea in the Premier League on December 15, 2020
Pedro Neto: 'We are trying to improve'
Wolves are 12th in the Premier League after just three wins in their last 15 matches.
Mar 7, 13:48
 Leicester City's Daniel Amartey celebrates scoring their second goal against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on March 6, 2021
PL roundup: Leicester rise back up to second, Xhaka error costs Arsenal
The Foxes climbed back into second place above Manchester United.
Mar 6, 22:05
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Romain Saiss misses an open goal against Aston Villa in the Premier League on March 6, 2021
Nuno Espirito Santo refuses to blame Romain Saiss after open goal miss
Romain Saiss' second-half miss was the closest Wolves came to winning at Villa.
Mar 6, 21:59
Chris Wood celebrates with teammates after scoring for Burnley against Arsenal in the Premier League on March 6, 2021
PL roundup: VAR controversy as Arsenal held, Saints end winless run
Granit Xhaka's moment of madness allowed Chris Wood to score an equaliser.
Mar 6, 20:10
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Romain Saiss misses an open goal against Aston Villa in the Premier League on March 6, 2021
Aston Villa 0-0 Wolves: Romain Saiss misses open goal in stalemate
Saiss' miss ensured Wolves only claimed a point at Aston Villa.
Mar 6, 19:57
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on February 3, 2021
How Aston Villa could line up against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up in Saturday's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Mar 4, 15:06
Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring their first goal against Leeds United in the Premier League on February 27, 2021
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 4, 14:44
Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi celebrates scoring their first goal against Leeds United in the Premier League on February 27, 2021
Leeds 0-1 Aston Villa: Anwar El Ghazi fires Villa to victory
The winger scored the only goal of the game in the fifth minute as Villa moved to within a point of the top six.
Feb 27, 19:47
Leeds United's Stuart Dallas celebrates scoring their second goal with Luke Ayling and teammates on February 23, 2021
Preview:Leeds United vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 25, 10:44
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder pictured on February 7, 2021
A detailed look at Premier League lineups as Sheffield United switch it up
A lack of consistency in selection may be one of the main reasons for the contrast in United's form compared to last season's settled side.
Feb 23, 09:25
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter pictured in February, 2021
Brighton boss Graham Potter not thinking about 'role model' tag
The two managers from the West Midlands first crossed paths in the Sky Bet Championship.
Feb 12, 11:02
Ollie Watkins celebrates scoring for Aston Villa against Arsenal in the Premier League on February 6, 2021
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 11, 16:43
Manchester City's Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Premier League on February 7, 2021
Premier League Team of the Week - Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden, Raphinha
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek 23, including Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden and Raphinha.
Feb 9, 11:15
Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney pictured in January 2021
Arsenal to move for new left-back this summer?
Arsenal are reportedly set to target a young left-back in the summer transfer window, with the proposed signing likely to play second fiddle to Kieran Tierney.
Feb 8, 23:57
Ross Barkley in action for Aston Villa on November 21, 2020
Chelsea put £40m asking price on Ross Barkley?
Chelsea are not prepared to sell midfielder Ross Barkley to Aston Villa for anything less than £40m this summer, according to a report.
Feb 7, 23:20