Liverpool defender Joel Matip in action during a Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town in January 2018
Joel Matip, Joe Gomez 'to be handed chance to stake claim in Liverpool team'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will reportedly hand Joel Matip and Joe Gomez the chance to stake a claim for a regular starting role in the absence of Dejan Lovren.
Jul 17, 19:32
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'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
Trent Alexander-Arnold in action for England on June 7, 2018
Trent Alexander-Arnold: 'England must be more clinical'
England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold insists that the Three Lions must be more clinical if they are to progress deep into the World Cup.
Jun 22, 10:23
Trent Alexander-Arnold in action for England on June 7, 2018
England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold backs VAR implementation at World Cup
England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold believes that VAR gives referees the best chance of making correct decisions despite early teething problems at the World Cup.
Jun 21, 18:01
Trent Alexander-Arnold in action for Liverpool on February 24, 2018
Trent Alexander-Arnold: 'Champions League final was heartbreaking'
Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold admits that he felt as though he "let everyone down" following the club's defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
Jun 11, 15:56
Trent Alexander-Arnold in action for Liverpool on February 24, 2018
Trent Alexander-Arnold: 'James Milner has been a huge help'
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold hails Reds teammate James Milner as a "huge help" in his rise to the club's first-team last season.
Jun 11, 11:22
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
Trent Alexander-Arnold: 'England debut a dream come true'
England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold describes making his international debut as "a dream come true".
Jun 7, 21:54
Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the friendly game between England and Costa Rica on June 7, 2018
England end World Cup preparations with win over Costa Rica
England end their World Cup preparations in winning fashion courtesy of a 2-0 victory over Costa Rica at Elland Road.
Jun 7, 20:53
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
England manager Gareth Southgate on June 2, 2018
Preview:England vs. Costa Rica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Saturday's World Cup warm-up between England and Costa Rica.
Jun 5, 12:33
Kieran Trippier, Eric Dier and Victor Moses in action during the international friendly between England and Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Gareth Southgate hails "outstanding" Kieran Trippier
England manager Gareth Southgate heaps praise on Tottenham Hotspur defender Kieran Trippier for his quality from dead-ball situations.
Jun 3, 16:45
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Preview:England vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Saturday's World Cup warm-up between England and Nigeria.
May 31, 12:06
Liverpool's players look dejected after conceding a goal in the Champions League final against Real Madrid
Gareth Bale brace wins third successive Champions League for Real Madrid
Real Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 in the 2018 Champions League final at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium in Kiev, courtesy of a brace from substitute Gareth Bale.
May 26, 20:40
Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring the fourth during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 17, 2017
Combined XI: Real Madrid vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole picks a combined XI from those expected to be available for this weekend's Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool.
May 25, 13:42
Jurgen Klopp in action during the Champions League quarter-final game between Liverpool and Manchester City on April 4, 2018
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the 2017-18 Champions League final as holders Real Madrid take on Liverpool in Kiev.
May 24, 17:32
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League semi-final game between Liverpool and Roma on April 24, 2018
Combined XI: Liverpool 2005 vs. 2018
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final in Kiev, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from Liverpool's class of 2004-05 and the current crop.
May 24, 07:59
Raheem Sterling makes a friend during an England training session on August 29, 2017
Raheem Sterling joins up with England squad after 'private matter'
Raheem Sterling takes part in England training after being given an extended break by Gareth Southgate to resolve a 'private matter'.
May 23, 15:58
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Liverpool 'eye move for Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira'
Liverpool reportedly identify Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira as a possible transfer target this summer, but could face competition from Napoli.
May 21, 09:05
England forward Marcus Rashford speaks with interim manager Gareth Southgate during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
England boss Gareth Southgate: 'Winning mentality is key'
Gareth Southgate claims that having 18 players with experience of playing for a top-six side in the Premier League can only be a positive for England.
May 20, 17:26
Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates getting on the scoresheet during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Trent Alexander-Arnold 'not surprised' by England call-up
Trent Alexander-Arnold insists that he has "never felt overwhelmed" during his rise to prominence with Liverpool, culminating in a Champions League final this weekend.
May 20, 17:13
Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates getting on the scoresheet during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Trent Alexander-Arnold confident of Champions League glory
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold insists that he is not daunted by the prospect of coming up against Real Madrid and Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League.
May 20, 12:51
A dishevelled Gareth Southgate during an England training session on March 20, 2018
Sven-Goran Eriksson pleased with England squad for 2018 World Cup
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is pleased with Gareth Southgate's "hungry" 23-man squad for this summer's World Cup in Russia.
May 17, 19:45
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate: 'England will embrace World Cup'
England boss Gareth Southgate says that his Three Lions squad are "hungry and want to have a go" at the 2018 World Cup.
May 17, 11:24
Trent Alexander-Arnold in action for Liverpool on November 29, 2016
Trent Alexander-Arnold: 'Jurgen Klopp told me about England squad inclusion'
Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals how Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was the one to break the news about the full-back's inclusion in England's World Cup squad.
May 16, 21:57
Alan Shearer pictured in March 2016
Alan Shearer: 'England squad for 2018 World Cup boasts energy and youth'
Alan Shearer is pleased with Gareth Southgate's England squad selection for the 2018 World Cup, describing it as a good blend of "energy and youth" as well as enthusiasm.
May 16, 20:15
England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Gareth Southgate explains Joe Hart, Ryan Bertrand omissions
England manager Gareth Southgate says that Joe Hart and Ryan Bertrand were "very unfortunate" to miss out on a place in his 23-man squad for the World Cup.
May 16, 13:49
A dishevelled Gareth Southgate during an England training session on March 20, 2018
Gareth Southgate happy with squad balance after naming travelling party
Gareth Southgate believes that England's 23-man squad for Russia 2018 is 'exciting' and has the right balance between youth and experience.
May 16, 13:34
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ruben Loftus-Cheek in England squad
Uncapped Trent Alexander-Arnold is named in England's 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek is another surprise inclusion.
May 16, 13:07
Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates getting on the scoresheet during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Trent Alexander-Arnold relishing Cristiano Ronaldo test
Liverpool youngster Trent Alexander-Arnold says that he is looking forward to the challenge of coming up against Cristiano Ronaldo in the Champions League final.
May 15, 14:41
Adam Lallana in action for Liverpool on February 11, 2018
Team News: Adam Lallana on Liverpool bench
Adam Lallana is named among the substitutes as Liverpool welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Anfield.
May 13, 13:05
Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates getting on the scoresheet during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Trent Alexander-Arnold in World Cup contention for England?
A report claims that Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold may be named in England's squad for next month's World Cup, while Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham is also in contention.
May 11, 08:22
Mohamed Salah in action during the Champions League playoff between Liverpool and Hoffenheim on August 23, 2017
Mohamed Salah named Liverpool Player of the Season
Mohamed Salah is named Player of the Season and Players' Player of the Season at Liverpool's end-of-season awards ceremony.
May 10, 20:14
Mohamed Salah and Victor Moses in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Liverpool on May 6, 2018
Chelsea beat Liverpool to keep top-four hopes alive
Olivier Giroud's first-half header earns Chelsea a crucial 1-0 win over Liverpool to keep their top-four hopes alive heading into the final two games of the season.
May 6, 17:25
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole selects a combined XI from those expected to be available for Sunday's Premier League meeting between Chelsea and Liverpool.
May 4, 09:28
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho pictured in front of the Anfield faithful on October 14, 2017
Mark Lawrenson: 'Nobody mentions Philippe Coutinho anymore at Liverpool'
Mark Lawrenson believes that, with Liverpool's forward trident and the club's journey to the Champions League final, Philippe Coutinho has been forgotten at Anfield.
May 3, 19:06
Sadio Mane celebrates scoring in the Premier League game between Liverpool and Bournemouth on April 14, 2018
Liverpool book place in Champions League final
Liverpool hold off a second-half fightback from Roma to book their place in the Champions League final despite a 4-2 defeat in the second leg at the Stadio Olimpico.
May 2, 20:44
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League semi-final game between Liverpool and Roma on April 24, 2018
How Liverpool could line up against Roma
Ahead of Liverpool's trip to Italy for their Champions League semi-final second leg against Roma, Sports Mole looks at how the Reds could line up at the Stadio Olimpico.
May 2, 07:23
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