PETE JENSON IN MADRID: When Jude Bellingham beat Cristiano Ronaldo's goals record at the start of last season for Real Madrid, he wasn't the only one getting the credit.

IAN LADYMAN: The first thing Lee Carsley said when naming his squad for his opening two games as England boss was that he wanted to put his own mark on things.

KATHRYN BATTE AT THE JOIE STADIUM: Naomi Layzell (left) spent last season playing centre back for Bristol City, who finished bottom of the Women's Super League before joining Man City.

Brazil legend Ronaldinho has made a venture into football ownership after becoming an investor in an unlikely club as the 38-year-old continues to source new business opportunities.

England's first-choice No 9 Kane is injured, so Bellingham could play further forward. Carsley has also experimented with Palmer and Foden in central attacking roles.

A former Liverpool star is finally set to receive his first commemorative Three Lions cap from the FA after the organisation corrected the mistake they made almost 20 years after his solo outing.

Root, who made an unbeaten 176, reached stumps with 12,578 to his name - 106 ahead of Cook - as England gave themselves a chance of forcing an improbable win over Pakistan.

Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Thursday's meetings at Bath, Exeter, Ayr, Southwell, and Chelmsford City.

Embattled A-League club Macarthur FC has been ordered to pay the former Red Devils superstar $300,000 for sacking him without just cause in January 2023.

The 38-year-old is set to make his long-awaited MMA return on October 19 in the Professional Fighters League, following a pair of huge paydays in boxing.

Manchester City's victory over Barcelona was just the start of their Women's Champions League challenge - but it showed what they are capable of.