England’s resilience against Serbia will ‘build a huge spirit’ at Euro 2024

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Gareth Southgate says England’s battling win against Serbia in Sunday’s European Championship opener “builds a huge spirit” heading into a tough second group game against Denmark. The Euro 2020 runners-up made … Read more

Chelsea transfer news: Second summer deal close as medical ‘passed’

Chelsea are reportedly edging closer to securing their second summer signing after the player in question passed a medical. Chelsea are reportedly closing in on their second signing of the summer after the player in question passed a medical. Co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital are embarking on another period of transfer activity after finishing … Read more

England showed their ‘character’ in battling win over Serbia – Kieran Trippier

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Kieran Trippier believes England showed their mettle and Euro 2024 credentials by digging deep to start a major tournament with a win for the fourth time in row. Gareth Southgate’s men … Read more

Arsenal transfer news: Thomas Partey asking price ‘revealed’ amid Saudi interest

Arsenal are reportedly demanding at least £30m for the sale of Thomas Partey this summer, with clubs in the Saudi Pro League and Fenerbahce keen on the Ghanaian. Arsenal have reportedly revealed their asking price for midfielder Thomas Partey, with clubs from the Saudi Pro League keen on the player. The 31-year-old endured an injury-blighted … Read more

Put down the hot takes: Phil Foden needs time to find his England role at Euro 2024

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter England should build a team around Phil Foden. Gareth Southgate doesn’t play him in the same role as Pep Guardiola. Foden’s best position is No 10. England haven’t got the best … Read more

24 touches and one shot: Harry Kane’s quiet night for England – and why it may not be a bad thing

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter By half-time in Gelsenkirchen, Harry Kane was doing his best Erling Haaland impression. Not in terms of goalscoring feats, but by standing on the periphery, waiting for his moment. If Haaland … Read more

Graeme Souness offers encouraging update on Alan Hansen’s health after ‘fabulous’ phone call

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Former Liverpool captain Graeme Souness has provided an encouraging update on the health of ex-team mate Alan Hansen. A statement from Hansen’s former club last week said that the 69-year-old was … Read more

Chelsea transfer news: Armando Broja being priced out of summer exit?

Chelsea are allegedly risking pricing out-of-favour forward Armando Broja out of a summer exit from Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are reportedly risking the possibility of not being able to sell Armando Broja during the summer transfer window. At the start of last season, there were hopes that the academy graduate could re-establish himself as a member … Read more