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Sep 28, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Alex Howell

    England defenders Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly doubts to face Czech Republic (opens the original)

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    Ezri Konsa and Nico O'Reilly are both doubts to play in England's Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday night. The pair were the only two members of the England squad to miss training on Monday morning, with the players following their own individual programmes. Both played the full 90 minutes in England's 3-2 loss to Spain on Saturday. Manchester City's O'Reilly started at left-back, a position he made his own during the World Cup, and his absence would open an opportunity

  2. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Alex Howell

    Pickford or Trafford? Has the battle to be England's number one started? (opens the original)

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    You have to go back 10 years to find a major tournament where Jordan Pickford was not starting in goal for England. The Everton goalkeeper has pretty much been England's number one since making his debut in 2017 - until now. Saturday's 3-2 Nations League loss to Spain saw Leeds' James Trafford make his competitive debut for the Three Lions as manager Thomas Tuchel signalled the battle to be number one is on. Pickford became England's highest appearance maker at World Cups, overtaking Peter Shilt

  3. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Alex Howell

    Nations League: Who made an uncharacteristic error? England player ratings v Spain (opens the original)

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    England were beaten 3-2 in an entertaining game by world champions Spain in the Nations League - the Three Lions' first match since this summer's World Cup. Lamine Yamal gave Spain the lead before goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane put England ahead. Kane then missed a penalty before Alex Baena curled in to level the score, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the winner. Here's how we rated England's players - and you can have your say in the comments at the bottom. James Trafford: Showed early o

  4. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Alex Howell

    Football news: Anthony Gordon urges England to stop trying to replicate Spain (opens the original)

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    Anthony Gordon says that controlling games is not in the English "DNA" but the Three Lions could win major tournaments if they stop "trying to replicate Spain". The Barcelona winger was speaking at St George's Park as the England squad prepare to take on world champions Spain on Saturday - their first match together since the World Cup. England lost their semi-final 2-1 to Argentina, before beating France 6-4 in the bronze medal match. Ending on a high meant England achieved their best finish in

  5. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · Alex Howell

    Barcelona complete signing of Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus (opens the original)

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    Barcelona have completed the signing of Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus for 15m euros (£12.8m) on a three-year contract. The Spanish champions had also been pursuing a deal for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, but Atletico made it clear they would not negotiate with their La Liga rivals. At his unveiling, the 29-year-old was asked: "The whole summer Barca has been looking for a number nine and decided Alvarez was the plan A. Your arrival was a surprise. Does it offend you that it seems like

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