England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 8, 2020
Gareth Southgate: 'Players can cement their England places against Iceland'
The Three Lions boss is expecting pressure from clubs about the use of their players in Wednesday's Nations League dead rubber at Wembley.
Nov 16, 12:58
England's Harry Kane in action with Belgium's Toby Alderweireld in the UEFA Nations League on November 15, 2020
Preview:England vs. Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Nations League clash between England and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 10:25
England's Harry Kane in action with Belgium's Toby Alderweireld in the UEFA Nations League on November 15, 2020
UEFA Nations League roundup: Belgium end England's hopes of making the semi-finals
Wales face a group decider against Finland on Wednesday.
Nov 15, 23:17
Conor Coady celebrates scoring for England against Wales in an international friendly on October 8, 2020
Combined XI: Belgium vs. England
Ahead of Sunday's Nations League clash between Belgium and England, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Nov 13, 12:10
 England's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring against the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly on November 12, 2020
Preview:Belgium vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Belgium and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 13, 10:41
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham pictured on October 31, 2020
Jude Bellingham: A look at England's youngest ever debutants
Former Birmingham youngster Jude Bellingham could join them in making his senior debut aged just 17.
Nov 10, 14:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on October 17, 2020
Pep Guardiola trying not to think about impact of international break
The Etihad boss is worried the upcoming break could do more harm than good to his injury-hit squad.
Nov 7, 22:39
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish pictured in action against Fulham on September 28, 2020
Dean Smith: 'Jack Grealish will keep on improving'
Jack Grealish's form has earned praise from England boss Gareth Southgate.
Nov 7, 13:27
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring against Olympiacos on November 3, 2020
Gabriel Jesus makes goalscoring return as Man City cruise past Olympiacos
The result maintained City's three-point lead at the top of Group C.
Nov 3, 22:09
Ryan Sessegnon pictured for England Under-21s in October 2020
Ryan Sessegnon reveals "disgusting" online racist abuse
Tottenham and Hoffenheim showed their support for the player, who is on loan at the German club.
Nov 3, 09:26
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling celebrate against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Manchester City 'to make Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne top earners in Premier League'
Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne have been offered £400,000-a-week contracts to stay on at Manchester City, according to a report.
Nov 3, 09:18
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero in action on October 17, 2020
Sergio Aguero poised to make Manchester City return this month
The Argentina striker has been sidelined by knee and hamstring issues this season.
Nov 2, 16:42
Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas pictured in October 2020
Preview:Porto vs. Marseille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Porto and Marseille, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 1, 13:21
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden celebrates with teammates after scoring in the EFL Cup clash with Bournemouth on September 24, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Olympiacos
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Champions League showdown with Olympiacos on Tuesday evening.
Nov 1, 11:23
Kyle Walker celebrates with teammates after scoring for Manchester City against Sheffield United in the Premier League on October 31, 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Olympiacos - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Olympiacos, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 1, 11:02
Kyle Walker celebrates with teammates after scoring for Manchester City against Sheffield United in the Premier League on October 31, 2020
Kyle Walker returns to haunt Sheffield United as Manchester City triumph
The former Blade struck from outside the area.
Oct 31, 14:47
Manchester City's Ferran Torres celebrates with teammates after scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on October 27, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Sheffield United
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in Saturday's Premier League clash with Sheffield United.
Oct 29, 16:19
Phil Foden celebrates scoring for Manchester City against West Ham United in the Premier League on October 24, 2020
Preview:Sheffield United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Sheffield United and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 29, 15:56
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on October 28, 2020
Champions League Team of the Week - Marcus Rashford, Kevin De Bruyne, Kylian Mbappe
Sports Mole selects its Champions League team of the week for matchday two, including Marcus Rashford, Kevin De Bruyne and Kylian Mbappe.
Oct 29, 10:42
Manchester City's Ferran Torres celebrates with teammates after scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on October 27, 2020
Kevin De Bruyne: 'Patience was key in win over Marseille'
The hosts deployed a five-man back line in the hope of absorbing pressure and hitting City on the break.
Oct 28, 10:01
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on October 17, 2020
Pep Guardiola hails Man City's response to criticism following Marseille win
City, who have had a slow start to the Premier League season, saw off Marseille 3-0.
Oct 27, 23:53
Manchester City's Ferran Torres celebrates with teammates after scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on October 27, 2020
Man City maintain 100% start in Champions League with victory at Marseille
Ferran Torres, Ilkay Gundogan and Raheem Sterling on target in 3-0 success.
Oct 27, 22:23
Son Heung-min and Harry Kane celebrate after Tottenham Hotspur take the lead against Burnley on October 26, 2020
Gary Neville: 'Son Heung-min up there with Salah, Sterling, Mane'
Gary Neville claims that Son Heung-min is on par with the Premier League's best attackers following his winner against Burnley on Monday night.
Oct 26, 23:33
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Raheem Sterling, Aymeric Laporte lead tributes to Jeremy Wisten
The Malawi-born defender has died at the age of 17.
Oct 26, 08:35
Phil Foden celebrates scoring for Manchester City against West Ham United in the Premier League on October 24, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Marseille
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Champions League showdown with Marseille on Tuesday evening.
Oct 25, 18:16
Phil Foden celebrates scoring for Manchester City against West Ham United in the Premier League on October 24, 2020
Preview:Marseille vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Marseille and Manchester City, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 25, 18:11
England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Iceland in the UEFA Nations League on September 5, 2020
Raheem Sterling planning to launch foundation to help disadvantaged children
The 25-year-old said he wanted to create something "humongous" for the people he was helping.
Oct 25, 08:41
Phil Foden celebrates scoring for Manchester City against West Ham United in the Premier League on October 24, 2020
Phil Foden rescues a point for Manchester City at West Ham
The Hammers earned a share of the spoils with a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium.
Oct 24, 13:40
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne talks to manager Roberto Martinez after coming off injured against England in October 2020
How Manchester City could line up against West Ham United
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United at the London Stadium.
Oct 22, 10:50
West Ham United celebrate Manuel Lanzini's equalizer against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Preview:West Ham United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 22, 10:25
England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Iceland in the UEFA Nations League on September 5, 2020
Raheem Sterling questions how much social media companies want to seriously tackle online racism
More than 3,000 explicitly abusive messages were sent publicly via Twitter during Project Restart.
Oct 21, 19:07
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring against Newcastle United in the Premier League on October 17, 2020
Premier League Team of the Week - Harry Kane, Bruno Fernandes, Timo Werner
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek five, including Harry Kane, Bruno Fernandes, Timo Werner, Thiago Alcantara and Marcus Rashford.
Oct 20, 10:13
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero in action on October 17, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Porto
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up for their Champions League showdown with Porto on Wednesday evening.
Oct 19, 10:52
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in August 2020
Preview:Manchester City vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Porto, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 19, 10:21
Bernd Leno pictured for Arsenal in October 2020
Bernd Leno fires Arsenal warning to Manchester City
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno takes the positives from his side's narrow defeat at Manchester City, insisting that the Gunners have closed the gap on Pep Guardiola's men.
Oct 18, 22:58
West Ham United celebrate Manuel Lanzini's equalizer against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on October 18, 2020
Five things we learned from this weekend's Premier League action
Tottenham blew a three-goal lead in 12 minutes, but Manchester City proved that decent defending is still a thing.
Oct 18, 21:16
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero in action on October 17, 2020
Pep Guardiola defends Sergio Aguero over Sian Massey-Ellis incident during Arsenal clash
The Manchester City forward appeared to grab the assistant referee's shoulder after a disputed throw-in decision.
Oct 17, 21:17
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta pictured together on June 17, 2020
Pep Guardiola pleased with "important victory" over Arsenal
Raheem Sterling's 23rd-minute goal settled the contest at the Etihad.
Oct 17, 21:03
Leeds United's Rodrigo Moreno celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the Premier League on October 3, 2020
Preview:Leeds United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 17, 12:00
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne talks to manager Roberto Martinez after coming off injured against England in October 2020
Pep Guardiola admits Kevin De Bruyne has reached his "limit" with injury
The Manchester City manager says De Kevin De Bruyne's injury is down to a high workload.
Oct 16, 22:59
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