Paul Mitchell keen to ‘set precedents to the market’Sporting director ‘proud’ of interest in Eddie HowePaul Mitchell, Newcastle’s sporting director, says Eddie Howe is capable of leading the Saudi Arabian-owned club to ­football’s glittering prizes and he is not overly fearful of the manager’s head being turned by a potential approach from …

The Spain manager on winning Euro 2024, the psychology of modern coaching and the genius of Lamine YamalLuis de la Fuente is sitting in a small, unremarkable white office on the second floor of a quiet corner of the Spanish Football Federation’s Las Rozas HQ, running through the qualities sought in superstar managers these days. “Obnoxious, rude, …

Ex-Manchester United prodigy, whose godfather is Nani, had to leave Old Trafford but is now impressing at LilleSo, Angel Gomes, what about a return to the Premier League? It felt logical to ask the question and the Lille midfielder, fresh from his surprise England call-up for the Nations League ties against Republic of Ireland and Finland and with all of the …

The former Ajax manager joined the Red Devils in 2022 and has endured a tough couple of seasons at the helm, finishing eighth on just 60 points last campaign.

After Louis Rees-Zammit was cut by the Chiefs and signed by the Jaguars to their practice squad, he has revealed what Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and others from Kansas City messaged him.

The Spaniard has transformed the side from under-achievers to regular title contenders during his reign. Over the last two seasons they have ran Man City close in the Premier League title race.

The Man City youngster has been named Carsley's first squad for the Nations League meetings with Ireland and Finland as England build towards the 2026 World Cup.

IAN LADYMAN: England's new midfield hope Angel Gomes says his decision to leave Manchester United as a teenager has been vindicated by his call-up to Lee Carsley's first squad.

Season ticket holders will have to stump up between £70 and £82 to watch Unai Emery's side, depending on where they sit in the ground, while non-season ticket holders must pay between £85 and £97.

CHRIS FOY: RFU chief Bill Sweeney has lifted the lid on a mood of shock and anger within the union after two coaches defected from the England set-up after Aled Walters and Felix Jones departed.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: When Craig Bellamy was playing for Cardiff City towards the end of his career, the full-backs marking him would often hear a peculiar noise coming from nearby.

MATT BARLOW: Venables' first away game in the job had just been abandoned with 27 minutes played after rioting by England's notorious hooligan element.

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Even by the audacious standards of Bazball, the selection of the uncapped Leicestershire left-armer for Friday's third Test takes some beating.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Once too nervous to introduce himself to Wayne Rooney, Morgan Gibbs-White hopes to realise a lifelong ambition by walking the same path.

Emil Ruusuvuori is stepping away from tennis.

Jack Draper has reached the US Open semi-final without dropping a set.

Louis Rees-Zammit says he does not care about the "haters" after being added to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad.

Jofra Archer takes two wickets on his county return as Sussex rout Lancashire to cruise into T20 Blast Finals Day.

PGA Tour players Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will face LIV Golf stars Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka in a televised match later this year, according to reports.

British No1 continues his New York fairytale with another straight-sets victory over Alex De Minaur at Flushing Meadows