The England manager emphasised the “responsibility of wearing the shirt”, how the players are representing their nation and also to be aware of the added scrutiny that comes from social media. The manager felt moved to address the squad – with a number of players also speaking – in the […]
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Jones’ selection of the 28-man squad has already been affected by the Covid outbreak at Sale Sharks in which 16 players and three members of staff tested positive last week, which has plunged the climax of Premiership Rugby’s league campaign into disarray. “I can’t comment on this Sale situation because […]
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has rejected any suggestion he has walked into an England camp with a discipline problem despite his maiden call-up being marred by further coronavirus breaches elsewhere in the squad. The 23-year-old Everton player is pushing to make his international debut In Thursday’s friendly against Wales at Wembley (watch […]
Good evening. I’m Melody Petersen, and it’s Monday, April 5. In ordinary times, I write about healthcare and business. But these aren’t ordinary times, and for the last year, I’ve written mostly about the pandemic. Now I’ll be writing this newsletter for the next couple of weeks. Let’s get started […]
Helen Housby, Layla Guscoth and Natalie Haythornthwaite are in line to make their first appearances for England since last year’s World Cup after they were named in the squad to face Jamaica next month. Head coach Jess Thirlby has chosen an experienced 15-strong group for the four-match series beginning on […]
England have 18 players to choose from and picked an expanded squad to account for this scenario, so unless there are more positive tests, or players start complaining of symptoms, they have enough to cover those in isolation and to continue with the tour. Privately, England are saying they will […]
England’s tour to South Africa was plunged into crisis on Sunday after two members of the touring party tested positive for Covid 19, forcing the abandonment of the first ODI. The England squad and management, apart from the two who tested positive, were allowed to leave their rooms on Sunday after starting the […]
Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden could be recalled by England for the first time since their Iceland escapade when Gareth Southgate names his squad for November’s triple-header on Thursday. The Three Lions face the Republic of Ireland in a Wembley friendly next Thursday, before heading to Belgium and welcoming Iceland […]
JOSE MOURINHO has reportedly left Dele Alli out of Tottenham’s squad to face Burnley on Monday night. The midfielder has struggled to make an impression this season amid speculation over his relationship with the Spurs boss. 1 Jose Mourinho is set to leave Dele Alli out against BurnleyCredit: EPA According […]