Inevitably, the headlines focused on Jack Grealish, as did plenty of the discussion with Gareth Southgate after what had been a horribly trying 24 hours
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‘Sport holds a special place’: how one man helps his father with Alzheimer’s
Seven years ago Matt Singleton’s father, Brian, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and one of the immediate consequences was that he stopped reading. “That was his main pastime when he
James Maddison cut from England’s Euro 2024 squad and leaves camp
James Maddison has become the first player to be axed from England’s squad for Euro 2024. The Tottenham playmaker has struggled for consistency since returning
Euro 2024 team guides part seven: Italy
This article is part of the Guardian’s Euro 2024 Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 24 countries who
De Bruyne scores for Belgium on 100th cap as Haaland nets Norway hat-trick
Kevin De Bruyne scored on his 100th cap for Belgium and sent his country on their way to a 2-0 win over Montenegro in Brussels
Manchester City’s Trumpian tactics spotlight autocratic creep in football | Barney Ronay
Here we are then, at last. The chrysalis has finally hatched. The thing that was always going to be the thing has now become the
Euro 2024 team guides part five: Albania
This article is part of the Guardian’s Euro 2024 Experts’ Network, a cooperation between some of the best media organisations from the 24 countries who
Ivan Toney sweats over Euro 2024 spot as Southgate prioritises Kane’s fitness
Gareth Southgate has dented Ivan Toney’s hopes of going to Euro 2024 after warning the striker that giving him a chance against Iceland on Friday is
England sink France in Euro 2025 qualifier to avenge home defeat
England stunned the group leaders France in Saint-Étienne with a 2-1 victory that kept their Euro 2025 qualification hopes very much alive. Sarina Wiegman’s side produced
Aston Villa open talks to set up deal for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher
Aston Villa have opened talks with Chelsea over a deal for Conor Gallagher. Unai Emery is desperate to sign the England midfielder, who is expected