Jamal Lewis calls loan switch from Newcastle to Sao Paulo a ‘no-brainer’
Lewis, 26, this week joined the Brazilian giants on a deal that runs until the end of their season in December.
Italy win Nations League opener despite 13-second goal for France
Belgium were the night’s other winners in Group A2.
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Harry Kane keen to try and match Cristiano Ronaldo’s longevity
The Portugal superstar scored his 900th career goal against Croatia.
Lee Carsley not likely to sing national anthem during spell as England boss
Carsley says he ‘struggled’ with the Republic of Ireland anthem during his playing days.
Seamus Coleman warns Republic not to be ‘gung-ho with emotion’ against England
Ireland will run out under the charge of new manager Heimir Hallgrimsson.
‘Way more to come’ from Wales after Turkey draw – Craig Bellamy
The Dragons dominated possession, territory and chances but could not find a winner at Cardiff City Stadium.
Jack Draper hit by sickness in US Open semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner
Draper was repeatedly sick on court as his superb run in New York ended with a straight-sets defeat to the world number one.
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Nations League roundup: Italy stun France despite conceding in 12 seconds
Bradley Barcola scores in first minute at Parc des PrincesSandro Tonali makes first Italy appearance since banItaly went behind after 12 seconds but came back to beat France 3-1 in a highly entertaining Nations League Group A2 opening game on Friday.Bradley Barcola found the net in the opening minute when he caught Giovanni Di Lorenzo napping and raced into …
England’s Lee Carsley puts mixed feelings firmly behind him
Interim manager takes charge for the first time against Ireland, the nation he won 40 caps with as a playerLee Carsley has never pretended otherwise. When England first came calling, he was torn. It was September 2015, he had a coaching role at Brentford and the England Under-19 manager, Aidy Boothroyd, wanted him as his assistant. “When I was asked to do …
Lee Carsley will not sing England’s national anthem before first game
Interim manager’s side face Ireland in Nations League‘It’s something I’ve never done. I am in a zone’Lee Carsley has said he will not sing England’s national anthem when he takes charge of his first match as interim head coach against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday.Carsley, who was born in Birmingham but won 40 Ireland caps having qualified …
Ben Duckett dazzles as spirit animal of Bazball with flash of light amid gloom | Barney Ronay
Opener may have chucked away his wicket but he is such a natural attacking batter and illuminated a grey dayPerhaps the strangest part of Ben Duckett’s dismissal was how long it seemed to take, the ball falling very slowly out of the grey Oval sky. Duckett was closing in on a century and playing like a man who has just cleaned out the casino at Monte …
How Declan Rice went from Ireland's great hope to one of England's roaring Three Lions - and why the decision wasn't an easy choice to make
SAMI MOKBEL: Declan Rice's decision to play for England , despite having played three times for the Republic of Ireland, was one of football's worst kept secrets when he swapped allegiances.
Harry Kane admits 'a lot of us fell below par' during Euro 2024 campaign - as England striker reveals what life is like under new boss Lee Carsley
IAN LADYMAN: After that final of Euro 2024, Gareth Southgate finally admitted what had been apparent throughout the tournament. Harry Kane was worn out.
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Axed Euro 2024 stars Harry Maguire and Jack Grealish set to named in England's starting XI against Republic of Ireland... with Anthony Gordon also in line to make Lee Carsley's first side
SAMI MOKBEL AND IAN LADYMAN IN DUBLIN: Grealish and Maguire were two of the most high-profile omissions of the squad Gareth Southgate selected in Germany.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'knew he would achieve' unprecedented 900 goals - as Portugal icon reveals the 'psychological and physical' toll his record-breaking career has taken
In a perfect full-circle moment, the 39-year-old netted his 900th goal during Portugal's 2-1 Nations League victory over Croatia on Wednesday in front of an expectant Lisbon crowd.
Hollie Doyle is deservedly honoured as she reaches an incredible 1,000th win - but that's old news and now she wants more
DOMINIC KING: Hollie Doyle had just flashed across the latest threshold of her upwardly mobile career when she was made aware of special plans for a commemoration.
Singing the national anthem before games always fired us up and felt patriotic... I don't understand Lee Carsley's decision, writes former England star
If you are English and proud of your country, you sing the national anthem whether you're in the zone or not. That's all I can say. I don't understand where Lee Carsley is coming from.
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England boss Lee Carsley won't sing God Save the King after playing for Ireland
Ex-Republic of Ireland international Lee Carsley is taking charge of the England national team on an interim basis.
Jack Draper vomits on court and cleans it up himself during US Open semi-final
Jack Draper struggled physically in his US Open semi-final against Jannik Sinner and threw up on the court during the second set.