Steve Borthwick’s side are showing signs of real progress - now can they make a statement against Southern Hemisphere giants?

Result of Sunday’s League Cup semi-final could be key to an unlikely return or quest for a fresh managerial faceIt feels unwise to be fooled by Martin O’Neill’s self-deprecation. The 73-year-old remains publicly steadfast that his second stint in charge of Celtic will be short term. “I think my remit was that they would be looking for somebody [else] …

Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Eliud Kipchoge make their NYC debuts on Sunday, where rolling bridges, loud crowds and marathon chaos awaitThe New York City Marathon, like the city it takes over each fall, is as vast as it is vibrant; as loud as it is chaotic; and more than a little daunting, too.No marathon is easy. But an air of unpredictability lingers …

Feyenoord coach on how a chat with his daughter changed his life, memories of Arsenal and Manchester United and a lunch with GuardiolaRobin van Persie was warming to his theme, imparting wisdom to his children, Shaqueel and Dina, then 14 and 10. “We were at the kitchen table in our new house and I was giving them a speech: ‘You have to find your passion …

Hosts have golden chance after years of grind against institutional misogyny but epic semi-final makes it a big askPsalm 30:5 … “Weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” That was one of the pieces of scripture Jemimah Rodrigues was reciting to herself as, battling exhaustion, she shepherded her team towards a stunning win against …

England need to turn volume up and lean into tone of exceptionalism that continues to annoy their rivalsA few weeks ago there was a wave of newspaper interviews with the stepson of the king, Tom Parker-Bowles. These seemed at first glance to be about absolutely nothing at all, froth and chatter, a wincing man in a tweed hat talking about how he makes Sunday …

⚽ News, previews and discussion before the day’s action⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look for | Mail matchday liveLiverpool v Aston Villa: It’s a massive week for Arne Slot’s defending champions – after today’s game they face Real Madrid in the Champions League before a visit to Manchester City next weekend.Speaking yesterday, Slot identified …

One young player made a big impression on Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

A number of managers were linked with the Manchester United job before Ruben Amorim was appointed.

Arne Slot was quizzed on his Liverpool future in Friday's press conference.

Jake Paul revealed talks are continuing for a potential fight with Anthony Joshua next year.

Salford City forward Fabio Borini discusses the reasons behind his move to the League Two side following his departure from Sampdoria.

Fabio Borini made a combined 131 appearances across five years for Liverpool and Sunderland - now he is getting his football fix at Salford City.

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) suspends 149 referees and assistant referees for allegedly betting on matches.

Steve Borthwick’s side begin Autumn Nations Series against the Wallabies at Twickenham

The Reds have one win in their last seven as they host Unai Emery’s soaring Villans

The stage is set for an intense London derby

The Gunners are prone to an autumnal dip in form

Spurs’ have a dismal home record against the Blues, but can their new manager flip the narrative?

The Blues came into the season tipped as title favourites but are being held back in one key department