England star considered hanging up his boots during injury nightmare
England defender John Stones has revealed that he considered retiring from football last season because of injury. The Manchester City centre-back was sidelined for…
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England vs Wales – Match preview and team news
England and Wales renew their historic rivalry at Wembley Stadium on Thursday evening as the Three Lions prepare for their first friendly fixture since…
England XI vs Serbia – Predicted lineup and team news
Serbia vs England is set to light up Belgrade on Tuesday night, as two ambitious nations battle for World Cup qualification. England have a…
Serbia vs England – Match preview and team news
Serbia and England clash in Belgrade on Tuesday night, with both sides looking to strengthen their positions in Group K of the 2026 FIFA…
20 top players whose contracts expire in 2026
Entering the final season of a contract can put the player in the power position and there are some top footballers whose current deals…
Five players who could leave Manchester City as Guardiola demands sales
Pep Guardiola has declared that he will ‘quit’ Manchester City if he is forced to work with an oversized squad next season. The Spaniard’s…
The 10 best centre-backs in the world right now
Football teams are only as good as the strength of their spine and strong centre-backs are a crucial part of building a trophy-winning unit.…
Real Madrid and Man City combined XI ahead of Champions League showdown
Real Madrid host Man City for the second leg of their Champions League play-off round clash on Wednesday evening. The latest chapter of this…
Stones apologises as shambolic Man City thrashed at Arsenal
John Stones has apologised to the Manchester City fans who travelled to the club’s 5-1 defeat at Arsenal. Pep Guardiola’s side were humiliated in…
Pep Guardiola explains why key Man City duo dropped vs Aston Villa
Pep Guardiola has dropped Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne from the Man City starting lineup for their Premier League clash with Aston Villa. …
The 10 most expensive English footballers ever
Tottenham Hotspur have completed a deal to sign Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth for a fee that could reach a club-record figure including add-ons. The…
Southgate delivers update on Man Utd star as experimental lineup expected for Euro 2024 warm-up
Gareth Southgate has issued a fitness update on Manchester United defender Luke Shaw as he prepares his England squad for Euro 2024. The left-back…
Man City vs Chelsea combined XI if everyone was fit for FA Cup semi-final
Man City and Chelsea face off in the semi-final of the FA Cup this Saturday with both sides bidding to reach next month’s showpiece…
Guardiola confirms key Man City duo to miss Arsenal clash
Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Manchester City will be without John Stones and Kyle Walker for this weekend’s crunch clash with Arsenal at the…
Ranking the five best centre-backs in the world right now
The pillars on which successful sides are built, the best centre-backs in world football dominate defensive duels and instil confidence in those ahead of…
Stones admits Man City ‘deflated’ after Liverpool draw
John Stones said the Manchester City dressing room feels ‘deflated’ after a 1-1 draw with title rivals Liverpool at Anfield. Manchester City missed the…
Stones applauds Guardiola changes as Man City claim hard fought win over Everton
John Stones believes Pep Guardiola’s mid-game changes made the difference for Manchester City in their win over Everton on Saturday. The Premier League champions…
Ranking the best centre-back partnerships in the Premier League right now
Successful sides are built on a solid foundation, but who are the Premier League’s best centre-back partnerships right now? An ideal defensive duo will…