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James McClean raised eyebrows in his punditry debut with RTÉ as he claimed Arsenal and England midfielder Declan Rice is “overrated” and “not world class”. Arsenal signed Rice in a club-record £100 million deal in July 2023, and he was…

Scotland captain Andy Robertson said his side showed their real identity in the 1-1 draw with Switzerland at Euro 2024. Steve Clarke’s side responded to their hammering by hosts Germany on Friday by putting in a spirited performance which keeps…

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe understands why rivals Manchester City are challenging Premier League financial rules, and warned the competition faces “ruin” if regulation goes too far. City are suing the league over its associated party transaction (APT) rules,…

Rob Page was appointed in 2020 on an interim basis and given role permanently in September 2022, coaching Wales in Euro 2020 and 2022 World Cup; Wales lost a Euros play-off final to Poland on penalties and were beaten 4-0…

Plus: Arsenal launch £17m bid for Fenerbahce full-back Ferdi Kadioglu; Chelsea ‘open talks’ over a move for Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino; uncertainty growing around future of Rangers captain James Tavernier The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers……

Son Heung-min said Rodrigo Bentancur has apologised for making a racist joke about him during a TV interview in Uruguay, adding he believes his Tottenham team-mate “made a mistake.” Anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out said on Wednesday it had received a…

Bukayo Saka insists England’s wealth of attacking options means “everything is possible” at Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate’s side will qualify for the last 16 if they beat Denmark in Frankfurt on Thursday evening – and can top Group C if…

Kyle Walker may be the oldest player in England’s Euro 2024 squad but he is taking inspiration from the likes of Pepe and Luka Modric, insisting he is nowhere near ready to hang up his international boots. The 34-year-old has…

England’s 1-1 draw with Denmark highlighted the mounting issues facing Gareth Southgate; Harry Kane again looked isolated up front despite scoring; Jude Bellingham showed signs of exhaustion; Trent Alexander-Arnold struggled in a disjointed midfield Why are England dropping so deep?…

England laboured to an unconvincing 1-1 draw with Denmark on Thursday; Three Lions are top of Group C but haven’t impressed in either Euro 2024 fixture so far; what changes should Gareth Southgate make for final group game against Slovenia…