The latest news in the world of football in England is Kyle Walker’s prospective take-up by West Ham United. If David Moyes is successful then he would be taking up the England international player for a value of 50 million pounds. West Ham United is currently showing such interest in this right-back player from Manchester City.
Gareth Southgate will continue as the manager of England until after Euro Championship 2024 as confirmed by the Football Association. He mentioned that he had been conflicted about his future in the role after his exit from the quarter-final at the World Cup. Southgate had been appointed in 2016 and led the Three Lions to the semi-finals of the World Cup 2018 and the first Euros final in 2021.
His present contract is going to expire in December 2024. Mark Bullingham, the FA chief executive said that they are delighted to confirm that Gareth Southgate continues as England’s manager and leads their Euro 2024 campaign. He also said that Steve Holland and Gareth have had their full support and their planning for the Euros starting then. (more…)
England fans’ hopes and dreams were shattered by France in the quarter-final of the FIFA football world cup 2022. England’s wait for a major tournament victory will now extend to at least 58 years.
West Ham United are already on the lookout for new January targets and have identified Hugi Guillamon as an option, according to 90min. The 22-year-old has been a revelation for Valencia in La Liga this season where he has already picked up three assists while also getting on the scoresheet in the Copa Del Rey. They are impressive numbers for a player who naturally plays as a defensive midfielder or even a centre-half at times, showing his versatility in adapting to various different circumstances.
Liverpool are facing a fixture headache after seeing two Premier League matches postponed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II last week. The Reds were scheduled to host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday 10 September, however, all matches last weekend were cancelled as a mark of respect following the Monarch’s passing. Meanwhile, Liverpool ’s trip to Chelsea on Sunday 18 September has also been called off due to policing resource being stretched in London ahead of the Queen’s funeral on Monday.
England international Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will likely miss the Manchester City game in the Community Shield due to injury. The former Arsenal and Southampton star is not expected to feature in the Liverpool squad for the City clash. Oxlade-Chamberlain is one of six Liverpool players expected to miss out on the squad for the Community Shield.
Premier League side Brentford have confirmed the signing of young Scotland international Aaron Hickey. The arrival of the highly rated Scottish fullback was announced by the Bees this weekend. He has signed a long-term contract with London club Brentford.
Former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick began his spell in charge of the Austrian national team on a winning note after they produced an emphatic away win over Croatia who reached the final of the last World Cup tournament in Russia before losing to eventual champions France and are going to the upcoming World Cup in Qatar.
Liverpool have secured another Champions League final after they came from two goals down to beat home team Villarreal 3-2 in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal tie. The two teams met for the second leg at the El Madrigal just six days after the first leg which ended in a 2-0 win for the Reds thanks to the goals from PervisEstupinan (own goal) and Sadio Mane within two second half minutes.
Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith-Rowe was one of the three players who scored as the Gunners recorded a morale-boosting win at the home of European champions Chelsea in the league. The England international helped the Gunners regain the lead in the first half to take his tally to ten goals in the Premier League this season. With his goal against Chelsea, England international Smith-Rowe was able to take his overall tally to 11 goals in all competitions.
