John Stones urges England to ‘take the handbrake off’ after reaching last eight

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 John Stones insists England are ready to take the handbrake off after their “fight and desire” saw them come from behind to dramatically beat Slovakia in extra-time and reach the Euro … Read more

Jude Bellingham delivered salvation but he can’t hide England’s huge flaws

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, duly, still believed. As the clock ticked into the 94th minute, and England looked like they were still going, the manager evidently wasn’t thinking about what he was going … Read more

Monday’s Transfer Talk Update: Nicolas Jackson, Alexander Isak, Omari Hutchinson

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world. The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season. Monday morning’s headlines: Newcastle United announce the permanent … Read more

Preview: Charlotte FC vs. Inter Miami – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday’s Major League Soccer clash between Charlotte FC and Inter Miami, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Inter Miami will embark on a two-game MLS road trip, beginning on Wednesday when they face Charlotte FC at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina. An early goal conceded over the weekend sent … Read more

Preview: Minnesota United vs. Vancouver Whitecaps – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Thursday’s Major League Soccer clash between Minnesota United and Vancouver Whitecaps, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. A pair of MLS sides narrowly above the Western Conference playoff line will square off on Wednesday at Allianz Field as the Vancouver Whitecaps visit Minnesota United. The Loons are seventh in the conference … Read more

The curious case of Antoine Griezmann and France’s biggest decision of 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 A French talisman has been camouflaged. Less of Kylian Mbappe has been seen than expected: he missed the stalemate with the Netherlands. When he returned against Poland, some of his face … Read more