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Alan Shearer spoke of his “upset” at the disruption to the BBC’s football coverage caused by Gary Lineker’s brief suspension as the two men returned to the air. Shearer was one of the first high-profile figures to say he would…

When England and France go head to head in the World Cup quarter-finals it will also give Gareth Southgate his first competitive test against his managerial role model. It’s one that could go on to shape his England legacy. Win,…

Gareth Southgate says football must “look after” Ivan Toney during his suspension from the game and insists his ban will not impact a possible Euro 2024 call-up. Toney was banned from all football-related activity for eight months with immediate effect…

inclusion /> Gareth Southgate says James Maddison’s “exceptional” form earned him a recall to the England squad for the World Cup after a three-year absence. Maddison was a surprise inclusion in Southgate’s 26-man squad to travel to Qatar next week,…

Gareth Southgate warned his England players their World Cup progress will end early in Qatar unless they cut out the sloppiness that crept in towards the end of Monday’s 6-2 win against Iran. England opened up their Group B campaign…

Gareth Southgate backed Raheem Sterling to recover from his nightmare season – after leaving him out of his latest England squad. The Chelsea forward will miss the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia next month. Southgate spoke with…

When Wales last played in a World Cup, their first game ended in a 1-1 draw with the great John Charles scoring the equaliser. Sixty-four years on, it was appropriate it was that other Welsh hero Gareth Bale who levelled…

Olivia Divilly and Chloe Miskell kicked a combined tally of 0-9 at Croke Park on Saturday as Kilkerrin-Clonberne successfully defended their currentaccount.ie All-Ireland senior club championship title with a convincing win over Monaghan’s Donaghmoyne. After securing their maiden senior national…

Swaggering Arsenal show no sign of stopping Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights of Arsenal against Crystal Palace in the Premier League Arsenal exuded confidence and calm at the Emirates Stadium. This…

“To be with the top teams, you need to score 90 to 100 goals at least,” said Mikel Arteta. “Somehow, you need those goals in the team. Don’t ask me how, but you need them.” Arteta was speaking after a…