Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made a veiled complaint about John Stones being put through 180 minutes of football for England, after admitting that the defender will be out for four to six weeks with a hamstring strain. Stones pulled up on 27 minutes as he sought to cover Demarai Gray's attacking run during City's 2-0 win at Leicester on Saturday. Guardiola later lamented the volume of football the 23-year-old has been asked to play....read
Jose Mourinho has accused Gareth Southgate of failing to protect Phil Jones after it emerged the Manchester United defender was given six painkilling injections.
Jermain Defoe still has what it takes to force his way back into England's World Cup squad, according to Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe.
England midfielder Jadon Sancho received a special delivery of personalised trainers in honor of the under-17 World Cup win. The 17-year-old took to Instagram to show off his gift from Nike.
JEFF POWELL: Jose Mourinho has nothing on Gareth Southgate. England docked a cruise liner in the goalmouth. Germany and Brazil were held to draws. Well, hooray for that.
It would be Loftus-Cheek's first club appearance since excelling on his senior international debut against Germany and making a promising start against Brazil before being substituted.
Lee Kendall has resigned from his position as goalkeeping coach of the England Women's team following the claim from Eni Aluko that he repeatedly spoke to her in a mock Caribbean accent.
Manchester City and England defender John Stones believes he has come through the most difficult spell of his career and is maturing into a leader for club and country.
CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: BBC football presenter Gary Lineker has been a ferocious critic of FIFA, but he is still set to play a role in their World Cup draw in Moscow.
The 32 teams contesting next summer's World Cup in Russia have now been decided with Peru becoming the final team to earn a place after their victory over New Zealand on Wednesday night.
Chelsea midfielder Willian has hailed Ruben Loftus-Cheek and joked he is surprised the club allowed the 21-year-old England player to leave on loan for Crystal Palace.
The World Cup is always an intense battle of the best national football teams in the world to see who comes out on top, but there is another contest going on - the battle of the kits.
5 POINTS: I was encouraged that Southgate said he uses Dier as a sounding board, so they must talk football, but this is only the start. Plus, Drinkwater, Loftus-Cheek and more Pita.
EXCLUSIVE: GARETH Southgate has a masterplan for next summer’s World Cup that will move Eric Dier to the centre of a ball-playing back three, Sportsmail understands.
Angry Jose Mourinho has blasted England boss Gareth Southgate for playing crocked Phil Jones in a friendly. The Manchester United defender limped out of the 0-0 draw last Friday.
EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Joe Gomez may be heading for Russia after his brilliant full England debut against Brazil, but the man of the moment was once scared of heading the ball.
The scheme, launched in 2007, was designed to improve technique in children under 11 with ‘revolutionary coaching’. It is a legacy of Sir Trevor Brooking’s time at the FA.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek intends to stay positive after a back injury cut short his second England appearance. The 21-year-old midfielder had impressed on his senior England debut.
Tunnel footage of the buildup to England's 0-0 draw with Brazil on Tuesday night could hold the answer to why Neymar swapped Barcelona for PSG in the summer.
Eagle-eyed England fans may have spotted a new addition against Brazil. John Stones seemed to have a new tattoo on his leg during the encounter against Tite's side at Wembley.
The Premier League footballer's mansion in Cobham, Surrey, was struck by lightning twice in a matter of days, sparking a blaze which nearly destroyed the £1.8 million property.
The Selecao were held to a goalless draw by Gareth Southgate's side at Wembley on Tuesday night, despite coming up against a depleted team, which belied their recent attacking form.
Joe Gomez praised Gareth Southgate for putting his faith in England's youngsters during the international break. The Liverpool defender was named man of the match on Tuesday.
The pair both met up at the Grange City Hotel as part of a Football for Peace event. Zaha and Ronaldinho signed up to the initiative, which uses football diplomacy to unite communities, in 2016.
MARTIN SAMUEL AT WEMBLEY: So what did we think? We’d throw in a few kids, do a few trucks, then go out and play Brazil off the park. Football isn’t like that. Football is real.
ADAM CRAFTON AT WEMBLEY: Gareth Southgate's England side picked up their second goalless draw in as many games on Tuesday night as they were held by Brazil.
Kieth Downing's World Cup winners were beaten by their German counterparts thanks to a first half double from Werder Bremen youngster Johannes Eggestein in Zwickau.
Both sides gave each other moments to worry about in an entertaining but goalless first half with Rayhaan Tulloch going close and Noah Katterbach hitting the bar for the visitors.
SAMI MOKBEL AT WEMBLEY: Gareth Southgate was full of praise for his brave young lions as debutant Dominic Solanke missed a golden chance to snatch a famous win against Brazil.
MATT LAWTON AT WEMBLEY: It might have amounted to a lesson in possession football for England, but the success enjoyed in frustrating Brazil’s forwards was most certainly a positive.
England produced a stubborn and organised defensive showing to hold Brazil to a 0-0 draw following their international friendly at Wembley Stadium.
Ronaldinho will be attending England's friendly with Brazil at Wembley on Tuesday evening but fulfilled his Footbal for Peace ambassadorial duties at a London hotel first.
The Crystal Palace midfielder would have been eager to impress after his display earned him a start in Gareth Southgate's youthful line-up against Brazil.
Ryan Giggs has questioned whether Ruben Loftus-Cheek is physically ready to play regularly at the top level after the England youngster came off against Brazil with injury.
CHRIS SUTTON: This pragmatic approach from England has allowed them to shut out Germany and Brazil but Tuesday night showed that he needs Harry Kane for this system to work
SAMI MOKBEL: A penny for the thoughts of England's 'drop outs' right now. An England squad ravaged by injury have recorded two highly credible draws against Germany and Brazil.
The likes of Michael Hooper, Bernard Foley, Kurtley Beale and Stephen Moore all appeared in high spirits as they trained in Teddington on Tuesday afternoon.
The Liverpool star is set to take his place in Gareth Southgate's three-man defence with Gary Cahill, who has been struggling with a back problem, ready to miss out yet again.
Jadon Sancho made the step-up from under-17 to under-19 level look effortless as he scored the winner against Bulgaria to take England into the next phase of European Championship.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has revealed the level of frustration he experienced at Chelsea and claimed his development was stalled by their refusal to offer him more first-team football.
England have called-up Keira Walsh and Leah Williamson for the first time for this month's 2019 World Cup qualifiers. Eni Aluko — regularly a substitute at Chelsea — is again overlooked.
England manager Gareth Southgate handed shock call-ups to young stars Angus Gunn, Lewis Cook and Dominic Solanke ahead of the friendly against Brazil at Wembley on Tuesday.
ADAM CRAFTON - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: He watches every Arsenal game and this year Brazil's general manager was charmed by the English youngsters who stunned the world.
The Brazil team appeared to be in high spirits at their team hotel ahead of the friendly against England on Tuesday. Neymar shared a snap on his Instagram story with seven of his team-mates.
Gareth Southgate's England squad will face friendlies against Holland and Italy in March as part of their preparations for the World Cup in Russia, the Football Association has announced.
MARTIN SAMUEL: It really doesn’t matter whether Danny Drinkwater now wishes to play for England. In all probability, that ship has sailed. International football is not like the club game.
Marcus Rashford leaves Gareth Southgate open-mouthed on the training ground with ability the England manager already puts among the best he has worked with.
Lewis Cook's career is already linked with Bobby Moore and he now hopes to make his England debut in a fixture forever associated with the great defender.
LEONARDO: Not only do Brazil have talented players but also big names with charisma and icons who know how to take the love of the people and symbolise our football and what it represents.
Tite's side, who go into Tuesday's match on the back of their 3-1 win over Japan, were in a focused mood as they look to continue their impressive recent form against Gareth Southgate's Three Lions.
In addition to Loftus-Cheek, youngsters Jordan Pickford, Joe Gomez and Tammy Abraham made their international debuts in last Friday's goalless draw against world champions Germany.
England welcome Brazil to Wembley on Tuesday evening for an enticing frinedly that is set to throw up a number of fascinating clashes across the pitch, inlcuding two club-mates set to go head-to-head.
Southgate’s ambitious approach on the pitch is certainly being matched by a boldness off it, and listening to him say he is prepared to take risks even if it costs him his job is refreshing.
The young trio have been drafted in for Tuesday's friendly at Wembley and, after handing five players a senior bow in Friday's draw with Germany, Southgate is again open to giving youth a chance.
Gareth Southgate's side were kept to a goalless draw against Germany on Friday night and will hope to go one better when five-time world champions Brazil visit Wembley.
Southgate, who missed his penalty in England's shoot-out loss in Euro 96, wants penalties to be taken in front of a packed Wembley crowd to try and solve their miserable record.
Phil Foden, English football’s rising star, will be considered for an Under 21 call-up as the FA looks to map out his international development after he helped the Under 17s win the World Cup.
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy says new manager Claude Puel has been able to get the club back on track without making huge changes. They remain unbeaten under the Frenchman.
England head into their friendly with Brazil full of confidence following their goalless draw with Germany. Here, Ralph Ellis shares 10 things he learned from the international weekend.
MICHAEL WALKER: Bloody hell,' says Steve Bull, 'I've just scored for England, I don't know how I've scored, the ball has hit me on the shoulder, fallen and I've just hit it first time
Gareth Southgate will make a host of changes for Tuesday's showdown against Brazil with man of the moment Ruben Loftus-Cheek pushing for his second England cap in the friendly.
Gareth Southgate's England side were pictured training at St George's Park on Sunday ahead of their friendly against Tite's Brazil at Wembley on Tuesday night.
DOMINIC KING AND SAMI MOKBEL: Rio Ferdinand's attention had been caught by the imposing figure bedecked in blue, running the game from the centre of defence.
JAMIE REDKNAPP: This is how we fall back in love with the England team. It wasn't that difficult. I've always thought we have the players. What we have had before is unimaginative managers.
Jack Cork's family were holidaying 3,500 miles away when he made his England bow against Germany, after he advised them he was not expecting a debut appearance.
Eric Dier believes there is 'so much more to come' from Ruben Loftus-Cheek after the Chelsea youngster's impressive England debut against Germany on Friday night.
MATT LAWTON: Late last Friday night Gareth Southgate was telling the media that his extensive knowledge of young English footballers was the reason he was put in charge of England.
ADAM CRAFTON: In the dug-out on Tuesday, we will find two managers in largely differing moods. While England continue to mull over personnel, here come a Brazil side certain of who they are.
CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: The FA have remarkably received the backing of arch rivals Germany for England to host the 2030 World Cup — without any negotiations.
JOHN BARNES: How can you score one of England’s most iconic goals, yet still be left with a slight sense of disappointment? Well, allow me to explain using Brazil as an example.
Jamie Redknapp has insisted Ruben Loftus-Cheek must now show Chelsea that they were foolish to let him leave the club on loan following the youngster's starring role for England.
England manager Gareth Southgate is attempting to build a squad of leaders ahead of the World Cup and is set to name a new captain for Tuesday's friendly against Brazil.
PETER LANSLEY AT THE PIRELLI STADIUM: England's mantle as world champions at this level was given a test at Burton Albion on Saturday as they again had to come from behind to win.
All three contributed to Aidy Boothroyd's under 21s' victory over Russia in Kiev on Friday and joined the England squad on Saturday following the senior squad's goalless draw with Germany.
Arsenal's highly-rated starlet Eddie Nketiah grabbed the winner as England Under-19s beat their Iceland counterparts 2-1 in Bulgaria on Saturday.
Leicester City defender Harry Maguire has revealed Gareth Southgate is spending more time on England's back-three than anything else ahead of next summer's World Cup.
DOMINIC KING IN KIEV: Dominic Solanke did his best to keep things cool but there was an instant recognition about the possibility in front of him.
It was a useful reminder that as world champions - and that is what England aspire to be - it takes more than a promising display by a couple of youngsters in a 0-0 draw to induce excitement.
GLENN HODDLE: I was lucky enough to have a decent debut for England in 1979, scoring a goal and setting one up. And then I didn’t play again for the team for six months.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is three months older than Dele Alli but has started 149 games fewer. While Alli was talked up as a Madrid target, Loftus-Cheek was being kept in storage by Chelsea.
'Lindelof be like...' Twitter trolls United defender after slip against Newcastle as Martial breaks last season's tally
THINGS YOU MISSED
Watford's Richarlison on surviving drug gangs of Brazil to becoming a Premier League star
'They pressed a gun to my head and said they'd kill me... I was only 14'
Pogba poses with Ferdinand as Mourinho hails Frenchman's return as 'emotional'
Defender-turned-pundit was also full of praise for the United superstar
Hwyl fawr, Chris! Wales star Bale bids farewell to boss Coleman after he leaves his post to take over at struggling Sunderland
They've had good times
Parker hopes to produce Tottenham stars of tomorrow after returning to club as Under 18 coach
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN LADYMAN
Manchester United 4-1 Newcastle: Pogba nets on Red Devils return as Lukaku, Smalling and Martial seal comeback
JOE BERNSTEIN AT OLD TRAFFORD
Manchester United defender Lindelof trolled on social media after slip against Newcastle... as Martial breaks last season's tally
THINGS YOU MISSED
United slap £20m price-tag on Mourinho in bid to ward off PSG interest as Old Trafford chiefs want Portuguese to stay long term
Desperate to keep him
Dalglish spent years giving support to the families affected by Hillsborough... now he's finally finding some peace of his own
OLIVER HOLT COLUMN
Conte bemoans Chelsea's packed fixture schedule
Blues boss says that the title race would be closer if his side had as much rest as the other teams
Fears for 2018 World Cup as FIFA call on whistleblower to help catch Russian state-sponsored doping cheats
EXCLUSIVE
'We want to make you proud... I'm fired up and ready to take revenge after England's horrible 5-0 humiliation against Australia last time'
STUART BROAD
Make no mistake, England were far superior at Twickenham - Australia couldn't cope with guile and intensity
SIR CLIVE WOODWARD has his say
Atletico Madrid 0-0 Real Madrid
Ramos breaks nose but neither side draws blood as stalemate leaves La Liga title chasers 10 points off summit
Tottenham boss Pochettino admits Rose wasn't fit enough to play in north London derby
Spurs were beaten 2-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday lunchtime
England 30-6 Australia
NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: Michael Cheika fumed as his side had two players sin-binned, two tries disallowed on Saturday
Liverpool 3-0 Southampton
DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: There is only one place to start. Mohamed Salah changed the game
United set to launch another summer pursuit of Bale after being undeterred by injury problems
Mourinho is a huge admirer of the winger
Hamilton claims his gruelling training regime 'makes the difference between winning and losing'
F1 star launches Puma's new '24/7' campaign
All Blacks bid to run riot in Scotland as legend Brooke predicts 60-point humbling
The two sides meet in an Autumn international at Murrayfield
Man United boss Mourinho left fuming after England give Jones SIX jabs
The defender came off early in England's friendly with Germany
Stokes 'grafting' in the nets as England vice-captain awaits police investigation conclusion
The all-rounder is currently unavailable for the Ashes
Frampton keen to end 'worst year' on a high with victory in homecoming fight in Belfast
Northern Irishman fights Horacio Garcia
All smiles! Zidane insists Ronaldo and Ramos have healed rift ahead of Atletico clash: 'It is already fixed'
Real face Madrid rivals in La Liga on Saturday
Ready for battle! Australia captain Hooper says Wallabies are prepared for England's late hits:
'It's something the halves have been working on
Mourinho declares that Ibrahimovic, Pogba and Rojo are BACK
The trio could feature for United in Saturday's clash with Newcastle at Old Trafford
Conte recalls Luiz for West Brom clash as Chelsea boss urges defender to 'react well' after United axe
The Brazilian has returned to the Blues fold
Sunderland release special home shirt in memory of Bradley Lowery as club launch fundraising campaign
Six-year-old fan lost his battle with neuroblastoma
Guardiola invites his coaching staff to celebrate second successive Manager of the Month gong
City are eight points clear at the top of the table
Southampton star Boufal wins October Goal of the Month award for stunning solo effort in West Brom win
Forward took the ball past six players at St Mary's
Joshua shows off football skills as he nails crossbar challenge in the company of former Madrid and Juventus ace Cannavaro
Handy with his feet
Fury calls on fans to pick his 'next victim' as he plots boxing return
Shannon 'The Cannon' Briggs top in Twitter poll... but Anthony Joshua is not an option of the vote
Which Premier League star has posted this throwback photo of himself as 11-year-old?
Premier League star has given fans a glimpse into early stages of career
Aubameyang axed! Dortmund drop star for Schalke match due to 'disciplinary reasons'
Has he been punished for attending Barcelona nightclub with Dembele?
The return of the Three Lions: Kane, Alli and Winks hand Pochettino major boost ahead of Arsenal clash by taking part in training
Preparing for the derby
Moreno on how he went from forgotten man to first choice, Klopp's hairdryer treatment and why he is desperate for Coutinho to stay
Defender opens up
'I am the man who will end your career': Wilder issues fresh threat to Joshua in bid for blockbuster fight
Wilder steps up war of words with Joshua
Bulking for Burnley? Swansea players hit the gym for Turf Moor clash
Swansea's players underwent a rigorous workout ahead of the Premier League match
'Great hanging out with Lukaku': Smalling gets way too big for his boots as he pokes fun at grime king Stormzy at bash
Behind the scenes at United's Unicef gala
'Why has he come to France to play against Amiens or Guingamp?' Cantona questions Neymar's decision to swap Barca for PSG
Moved for huge £198m
Stick to the day job, Jose! United manager Mourinho sets to work on new Jaguar as he visits Solihull factory
He gave motivational speech to employees too
World Cup 2018 guide: A look at the stadiums, travel, security and how welcome hosts Russia will be next summer
All 32 teams have now booked their place
Messi the family man! Barcelona star enjoys some down-time as he reads a children's book with his son Thiago
Star returned home early from Argentina duty
Peru beat New Zealand to secure 32nd and final spot at the World Cup
Incredible celebrations in Lima as Peru completed the line-up for the 2018 Finals in Russia
Long live the King! Liverpool stars past and present attend Dalglish film premiere as the Kop legend sees incredible career immortalised
It's a touching biopic
Rojo's Red Devils return! Defender steps up injury comeback with reserves outing
He played 45 minutes for against Athletic Bilbao in the International Cup
The goal that changed everything: Arsenal greats Dixon, Smith and O'Leary recall their 1989 unforgettable title win
MATT BARLOW EXCLUSIVE
Man United stars and WAGs roll in for charity gala at Old Trafford as Lukaku, Pogba and Co attend event headlined by Stormzy
All for a good cause
Morgan and Lord Sugar taunt each other ahead of north London derby showdown
The pair previewed Arsenal vs Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium
Agent Pogba at it again? Man United star Facetimes Juventus ace Dybala
Pogba wished his former Juventus team-mate a happy 24th birthday
Look who's back! Lallana edges closer to his first appearance of the season as he trains
The midfielder joined full training for the first time since August
Manchester City stars Aguero, De Bruyne, Otamendi and Ederson swap the football pitch to try their hand at make-up masterclass
New career paths
Smalling leaves the running to wife Sam Cooke as she sprints to their car to stop traffic warden giving them a parking ticket
Nick of time
Australia celebrate 'special' night after sealing World Cup spot... but head coach Postecoglou is still unsure on his future
Swatted Honduras aside
Arsenal vs The Cube: Giroud, Lacazette and Ramsey take on hit gameshow... but which Gunner comes out on top?
Testing times
England star man Farrell is back running the show in training as preparations ramp up for Australia
Eddie Jones' team were put through their paces
Neymar's 6am party in London: £198m man dines with Demi Lovato and heads to casino with Brazil team-mates after England draw
Enjoyed dinner
France to stage 2023 Rugby World Cup in shock selection as chiefs ignore recommended host South Africa
World Rugby humiliated
Farrell and Underhill undergo gruelling training regime as they prepare for Australia
Added a metal chain to their gym workouts and work on core strength
Welbeck trains with Arsenal colleagues ahead of potential north London derby return
Forward could be in line for Emirates return on Saturday for big clash
McGregor issues apology after being pulled from UFC 219 for storming ring at Bellator event: 'I let my emotions get the best of me'
MMA star says sorry
Ronaldo's girlfriend shares adorable picture of their newborn baby girl as he trains with Real Madrid just two days after new arrival
Mother and daughter
Former Barcelona star Ronaldinho poses alongside portrait of himself in London hotel
Masterpiece is set to be auctioned off to raise 'Footbal for Peace' funds
Joshua: Beating Wilder and Parker would put me alongside the greats such as Ali and Tyson
AJ is on a mission to unite the world heavyweight division
Cruising for a bruising: England stars go paintballing in countdown to first Ashes Test as Broad is left covered with bumps
Good idea?
Everton star Schneiderlin channels Jon Snow while his wife dons Khaleesi outfit as the pair wear Game of Thrones costumes
For birthday bash
Moyes takes training as he welcomes new backroom team to West Ham
Hoping to aid their bid to avoid Premier League relegation
Australia face a 'wiser' England, warns captain Root ahead of final Ashes warm-up... and welcomes bowlers' bounty on his head
Cook and Ali trained
Messi teaches his son Thiago the tricks of the trade as they recreate El Clasico clash on FIFA
Family business for Lionel Messi as Barcelona superstar relaxes at home
Great Britain's four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah receives knighthood from the Queen for services to athletics
Mobot? Of course he did!
Buffon confirms international retirement after Italy lose in World Cup play-off to Sweden
Italy legend held back the tears as he ended his international career
Nadal pulls out of ATP Finals in London loss in three sets to Goffin
Nadal lost, wished everyone Merry Christmas and left the O2 to attend to his injured knees
Fury back in the gym and proclaims himself the 'dancing master' in repsonse to latest taunt from Joshua
Self-proclaimed 'Gypsy King' has long road ahead
Madrid star Bale arrives for training ashen-faced after he and fiancee learn of brother-in-law's death
Terrible news for the Madrid and Wales hero
'Why the hell should I go on?': De Rossi's astonishing row over Italy manager's negative tactics as he tells coach to send on a striker
World Cup exit
Ronaldo pictured for the first time since birth of baby daughter
The 32-year-old was in Madrid hours after girlfriend Georgina Rodriquez, gave birth
Alli goes for double denim as Tottenham star attends MTV EMAs having pulled out of England squad with hamstring injury
Popular star
Tottenham reveal Michelin-quality dining and premium hospitality area for fans ready to splash the cash
Only the best for loaded Spurs fans
A taste of things to come? England stars Ali and Cook come face-to-face with 800kg saltwater crocodile called Bully
Countdown to the Ashes in Australia
Evra vows to come back stronger than ever as he pulls a car in extreme workout in Dubai after being sacked by Marseille
No job? No problem!
Knockout football: Joshua shows off penalty skills as he plays ball with Barca legend Abidal in Dubai
From the boxing ring to the football pitch for AJ
United star Pogba takes his two brothers to the EMAs in London
Fellow footballers Florentin and Mathias were Paul's guests at the music awards on Sunday
'It was like a victory!' Massa bids emotional farewell to Brazilian F1 fans after Grand Prix
Driver raced for the final time at home track before his retirement
Qatar U19 keeper sent off during penalty shootout... before captain steps in to make match-winning save
Weird and wonderful scenes against Iraq
Federer battles to victory against Sock at the ATP Finals as Nadal gets world No 1 trophy
Swiss on song as rival is given his prize for finishing year on top
Alli Pally: Manchester City's Mendy bumps into Tottenham star Alli in Harrods on capital trip
France international still recovering from serious knee injury
Fury puts Joshua feud on hold as he attends intimate Lionel Richie gig with wife Paris
Pair attended friends' wedding anniversary celebrations in London
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