Jermain Defoe backs Kobbie Mainoo and Cole Palmer to give England ‘identity’

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’s young talents Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon can help establish the team’s identity heading into the knockout stage of Euro 2024, according to former striker Jermain Defoe. While … Read more

A look at three centre-backs Real Madrid could sign after Nacho decision

Sports Mole looks at three centre-backs Real Madrid could sign this summer after Nacho’s decision to leave Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Nacho‘s 23-year association with Real Madrid will officially come to an end on June 30, with the centre-back set to leave the European champions when his current deal expires. The 34-year-old made 46 appearances for … Read more

Euro 2024: Ex-England defender doubts whether Three Lions can win competition

Former England defender Jamie Carragher doubts whether the Three Lions can win Euro 2024 due to their lacklustre performances this summer. Former England defender Jamie Carragher has doubted whether the Three Lions can win Euro 2024 despite being regarded as pre-tournament favourites. Gareth Southgate‘s side picked up five points from their three Group C matches … Read more

Transfer news and rumours: Dewsbury-Hall to Brighton, Antonio to Nottingham Forest

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to Brighton & Hove Albion and Michail Antonio to Nottingham Forest. Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly interested in signing Leicester City midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. The Seagulls attempted to recruit the Foxes starlet in January, when Enzo Maresca‘s side were embroiled in … Read more

Championship 2024-25 fixtures in full

Sports Mole brings you a full matchday-by-matchday rundown of the 2024-25 Championship fixtures. The EFL revealed on Wednesday morning the schedule and fixture list for the 2024-25 Championship season. Blackburn Rovers, Derby County, Preston North End and Sheffield United have the honours of kicking off proceedings on August 9, looking to seize an early advantage … Read more

Euro 2024: England part of unwanted tournament history thanks to Slovenia draw

England play their part in matching an unwanted European Championshp record thanks to their dismal goalless draw with Slovenia in their final Euro 2024 Group C match. Gareth Southgate‘s lackadaisical England side played their part in matching an unwanted record thanks to their goalless draw with Slovenia in their final Euro 2024 Group C contest. … Read more

England boss Gareth Southgate reacts to unsavoury post-Slovenia incident

England head coach Gareth Southgate says that he ‘understands’ the frustration of the supporters following Tuesday’s goalless draw with Slovenia. England head coach Gareth Southgate has said that he ‘understands’ the frustration of the supporters, with some throwing plastic cups towards him following Tuesday’s 0-0 draw with Slovenia. The point proved to be enough for … Read more

Euro 2024: Croatia eliminated from European Championship in group stage

Croatia’s elimination from Euro 2024 in the group stage is confirmed, with Monday’s 1-1 draw against Italy proving to be incredibly damaging. Croatia‘s elimination from Euro 2024 in the group stage was confirmed on Tuesday evening, with Zlatko Dalic‘s side no longer able to advance as one of the four best third-placed outfits. Kockasti were … Read more