The biggest shock results in the October international break
International breaks are often derided for being too predictable and boring (particularly in Europe), but they often throw up massive upsets and shock results. …
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England 2026 World Cup squad: Who is on the plane?
England have sealed their place at the 2026 World Cup, with the Three Lions becoming the first European team to qualify. Thomas Tuchel has…
Five top players in danger of missing the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup is football’s biggest stage but as the qualification phase nears completion, there is some elite talent at risk of missing out.…
Premier League players who shone in the international break
Following October’s international break, we’ve picked out the Premier League players who impressed in their country’s colours this month. Mikel Merino – Spain Mikel…
The biggest nations at risk of missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup
FIFA may have expanded the men’s World Cup to 48 teams, but that doesn’t mean qualification is necessarily a walk in the park for…
Davies next? Every British footballer to have won 100 caps for their country
Ben Davies could celebrate a milestone this evening when Wales face Belgium in World Cup qualification. The defender is in line for his 100th…
The smallest countries ever to qualify for the World Cup
The Faroe Islands have given themselves a chance of making World Cup history in 2026, after exceeding expectations in their qualification campaign. Currently ranked…
The international footballers with the best goal-per-game ratio
Erling Haaland celebrated a milestone this month after reaching 50 goals for the Norway national team. Haaland reached a half-century with a hat-trick against…
Premier League – Favourites to be the next manager to leave
Premier League managers are rarely given time and there are a number of coaches currently feeling the heat. Nottingham Forest and West Ham have…
Five top centre-backs out of contract in 2026
The centre-back market looks set to be one of the most interesting of next summer’s transfer window. A number of big defensive names are…
The five most capped footballers of the 21st century
Representing your country is perhaps the ultimate honour in football, and no players have done so more times this century than this lost. As…
Five players who shone after leaving Manchester United
Manchester United has not been an ideal environment to succeed in recent years. As the Red Devils struggle to replicate past achievements, a number…
The highest paid players in the Premier League revealed
The highest paid players in the Premier League have been revealed, according to Spotrac. Erling Haaland headlines the list with the Manchester City forward…
Five things we learned from England’s win over Wales
Five things we learned after England eased to a 3-0 friendly win over Wales at Wembley Stadium. Thomas Tuchel continued his perfect start as…
England Player Ratings vs Wales: Rogers and Saka Shine in Wembley Win
England produced a scintillating first-half display to secure a comfortable 3-0 friendly victory over a beleaguered Wales at Wembley. Standout performances from Morgan Rogers…
World Cup 2026: Every qualified team so far
Egypt secured their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday night after a 3-0 win over Djibouti. Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah scored…
England vs Wales: Five memorable past matches
England and Wales meet in an international friendly at Wembley Stadium this evening. The British rivals collide in international action in the latest instalment…
Four talking points ahead of England vs Wales
England vs Wales: Four talking points ahead of Thursday’s clash between the teams at Wembley. Tuchel trust sends a message Thomas Tuchel’s squad selection…