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Ross Barkley signs new Everton deal
England international Ross Barkley extends his contract with Everton by another four years.Jul 29, 15:06
David Bentley: 'England's expectations hold the team back'
David Bentley claims that England's chances are hampered by the unrealistic expectations placed upon them in major tournaments.Jul 22, 02:00
David Bentley: "Young English players are mentally polluted"
David Bentley feels that England's lack of success at major tournaments is due to the inability of young players to express themselves freely on and off the pitch.Jul 21, 03:48
Manchester City consider Ross Barkley as replacement for Yaya Toure?
Manchester City will reportedly attempt to sign Ross Barkley if Yaya Toure pursues a move away from the club in the near future.Jul 18, 01:38
Everton 'eyeing Jack Rodwell deal'
Jack Rodwell is a summer transfer target for Everton, according to reports.Jul 5, 22:35
Report: Manchester City consider Ross Barkley bid
Manchester City are reportedly considering making a £25m bid for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley.Jul 4, 21:56
Stuart Pearce: 'England youth need more experience'
Stuart Pearce believes that the England national team needs a better process in order to help young players get into the team.Jul 4, 11:24
Paul Scholes: 'England becoming similar to other home nations'
Paul Scholes believes that England are becoming of a similar standard as other home nations, and could struggle to qualify for future World Cups.Jun 27, 03:24
Luke Shaw: 'England squad can do big things in future'
England defender Luke Shaw expresses his excitement about the future of the Three Lions, believing that there are "big things" ahead for the squad.Jun 25, 19:38
Ross Barkley: 'World Cup has been a learning experience'
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley insists that he will look back at England's failed World Cup campaign in Brazil as a learning experience.Jun 25, 09:21
Match Analysis: Costa Rica 0-0 England
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the goalless draw between Group D winners Costa Rica and eliminated England in Belo Horizonte.Jun 24, 18:37
England held by Costa Rica
England bow out of the World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica.Jun 24, 17:52
Half-Time Report: England goalless with Costa Rica
England and Costa Rica play out a goalless first half in their World Cup encounter in Belo Horizonte.Jun 24, 16:46
Roberto Martinez remains 'proud' of Everton's England stars
Everton boss Roberto Martinez remains proud of his crop of England's World Cup squad and insists that the Toffees will continue to try to produce homegrown talent.Jun 23, 23:07
Team News: Roy Hodgson announces England lineup to face Costa Rica
England manager Roy Hodgson announces his starting lineup for the side's final match of the World Cup against Costa Rica.Jun 23, 19:24
Preview:Costa Rica vs. England
Sports Mole looks ahead to England's final World Cup encounter against Costa Rica.Jun 22, 15:01
Why England should stick with Roy Hodgson
Sports Mole assesses why Roy Hodgson should keep his job, despite the fact that England have been knocked out of the World Cup after two matches.Jun 21, 11:29
Everton 'to take their time finding Alan Irvine's replacement'
Everton will reportedly take their time when searching for a successor to academy coach Alan Irvine.Jun 16, 07:18
How must England improve against Uruguay?
Sports Mole considers three ways in which England should improve if they are to beat Uruguay.Jun 15, 11:01
England vs. Italy: Five key factors
Ahead of England's World Cup opener against Italy this evening, Sports Mole picks out five factors that could have a telling impact on the final result.Jun 14, 10:14
Jordan Henderson: 'England youngsters have no fear'
Jordan Henderson lavishes praise on England's younger players ahead of their World Cup opener against Italy.Jun 13, 20:00
John Barnes: Wayne Rooney is England's "most important player"
John Barnes tells Sports Mole that Wayne Rooney is England's "most important player" and talk that he should be dropped is "nonsense".Jun 13, 09:43
Paul Scholes: 'England must use Ross Barkley, Raheem Sterling'
Paul Scholes urges Roy Hodgson to put his faith in Ross Barkley and Raheem Sterling at the World Cup.Jun 13, 01:40
Preview:England vs. Italy
Sports Mole previews England's opening World Cup match against Italy ahead of the meeting between the two sides in Manaus.Jun 12, 16:28
Michael Owen: 'Dropping Wayne Rooney is not an option'
England legend Michael Owen stresses that dropping former teammate Wayne Rooney for the opening World Cup game against Italy on Saturday is "not an option".Jun 12, 13:42
Gianluca Vialli: 'Ross Barkley could become invincible at World Cup'
Gianluca Vialli believes that Ross Barkley will announce himself on the world stage at the World Cup.Jun 12, 04:26
Stuart Pearce: 'Jack Wilshere won't kick a ball at the World Cup'
Former England boss Stuart Pearce claims that Jack Wilshere won't play a single minute at the World Cup.Jun 11, 20:59
John Barnes: 'Bench Raheem Sterling, Ross Barkley for Italy game'
Ahead of England's World Cup opener against Italy, John Barnes tells Sports Mole that Raheem Sterling and other youngsters would best be used as impact substitutes.Jun 11, 09:44
England to assess Danny Welbeck injury on Wednesday
Danny Welbeck's fitness will be assessed on Wednesday, with the striker a potential doubt for England's World Cup opener against Italy after suffering a thigh injury.Jun 11, 00:30
Ross Barkley: 'England must set tone against Italy'
England midfielder Ross Barkley believes that England must "set the tone" in the their opening World Cup match against Italy.Jun 9, 18:10
David Beckham excited by youthful England squad
Former England captain David Beckham admits that he is excited by the young players included in Roy Hodgson's squad for the World Cup.Jun 9, 09:20
Who should start for England against Italy?
Sports Mole picks out the 11 players that we feel should start for England against Italy next Saturday night.Jun 8, 15:46
Gareth Barry: Ross Barkley can be England's "wild card"
Gareth Barry feels that Ross Barkley has the ability to be England's "wild card" during the World Cup in Brazil following his break-out season at Everton.Jun 8, 03:48
England labour in stormy Honduras draw
England draw their final World Cup warm-up with Honduras in a stormy Miami.Jun 7, 23:25
David Sadler: 'Wayne Rooney will shine at World Cup'
David Sadler believes that Wayne Rooney will prove his worth to England over the coming weeks at the World Cup.Jun 7, 10:54
Steven Gerrard warns against pressuring young England players
Steven Gerrard warns against putting too much pressure on England's young players ahead of the World Cup in Brazil.Jun 6, 19:14
Stuart Pearce questions Ross Barkley inclusion
Former England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce questions the decision to promote Ross Barkley to the full England squad.Jun 6, 12:57
England boss Roy Hodgson plays down expectations surrounding Ross Barkley
England manager Roy Hodgson calms World Cup expectations surrounding midfielder Ross Barkley.Jun 6, 08:30
Roberto Martinez: 'Ross Barkley among best young players in Europe'
Everton manager Roberto Martinez claims that Ross Barkley is the best young player he has seen in Europe.Jun 6, 04:59
Frank Lampard: 'Ross Barkley reminds me of Wayne Rooney'
Frank Lampard admits that he is reminded of Wayne Rooney when watching Ross Barkley play for England.Jun 6, 01:42
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