Tag: England
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Why I decided to play for Germany over Nigeria, England – Nmecha
Former Manchester City forward, Lucas Nmecha, has said that he chose to represent Germany ahead of Nigeria and England because he was born in the country. Nmecha, who currently plays for Wolfsburg, was born in Hamburg to a Nigerian father before moving to England at the age of seven. The 22-year-old is eligible to play…
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You’re a disgrace and embarrassing – Roy Keane blasts Maguire
Manchester United great Roy Keane has slammed club captain Harry Maguire over his handling of criticism. Maguire scored in England’s World Cup qualifying win against Albania on Friday night. He was naturally delighted to get on the scoresheet amid his disappointing spell, but his celebration attracted fury from ITV pundit Keane, who delivered a scathing…
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Tuchel reacts as Hudson-Odoi snubs England call-up
Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has reacted to Callum Hudson-Odoi’s decision to snub the call up to the England U21 team. Tuchel said he did not play any role in Hudson-Odoi’s decision to reject the chance to play for the England Callum turned down the opportunity to represent England’s Under-21 side because the 20-year-old was rather…
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Former England midfielder to undergo liver transplant
Former England midfielder Kieron Dyer needs to have a liver transplant, his club Ipswich have confirmed. Dyer, who coaches Ipswich’s under-23 side, has primary sclerosing cholangitis and was admitted to hospital on Wednesday for tests. According to BBC, the 42-year-old former Newcastle, West Ham, QPR and Middlesbrough player has been in his current role for…
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I commit a crime with every selection – Gareth Southgate
England manager Gareth Southgate admits he is unable to please everyone with his team selections. The Three Lions boss consistently comes in for criticism for picking a specific player or excluding another, especially in the attacking positions. Following a 5-0 win over Andorra away from home, England only need to win two of their last…
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My time in England is over – Jack Wilshere
Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere says his time in English football is over. Having come off contract with Bournemouth last summer, Wilshere has been training with Serie B Como. He told La Gazzette dello Sport: “I had an important career and some fantastic moments, but my time in England is over. I have a bad…
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Jadon Sancho completes move to Manchester United
England winger Jadon Sancho has completed his transfer to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund, both clubs said on Friday. Agreement in principle for the 21-year-old Sancho’s move was reached on July 1 and Borussia Dortmund said “both clubs have now clarified all of the contractual details with the player.” Borussia Dortmund will receive a fixed…
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Southgate proved critics wrong – Gary Neville
Gary Neville insists England manager Gareth Southgate proved many detractors wrong during Euro 2020. The former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace defender guided England to their first major tournament final since 1996, eventually losing to Italy on penalties. Neville told Sky Sports: “I saw after the game people saying Southgate should have made more substitutions,…
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Euro 2020: What Paul Pogba told England penalty flops
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has sent his support to England trio Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka. Arsenal youngster Saka missed the decisive penalty in England’s shootout lost to Italy in the Euro 2020 final. It came after Rashford and Sancho also failed to convert from the spot. Taking to Instagram, Pogba said:…
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Mourinho reveals his best player at Euro 2020
Roma coach Jose Mourinho has declared Manchester City defender Kyle Walker as his Player of Euro 2020. Plenty of England players caught the eye with their displays but Mourinho identified City defender Walker as not only the best of the lot from the Three Lions but as the best at the tournament overall. Despite Italy…