ENGLAND 2, COSTA RICA 0
Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford’s scintillating display against Costa Rica could have catapulted him into England’s starting line up for their opening World Cup game against Tunisia.
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England squad numbers have been revealed and could offer a clue to Gareth Southgate’s plans
With just one friendly international, against Costa Rica at Leeds United’s Elland Road stadium on Thursday, left before this summer’s World Cup England manager Gareth Southgate has offered some small clues about his strongest side in Russia after the official squad numbers were released.
James Tarkowski blots dream England debut by conceding late penalty against Italy
ENGLAND 1, ITALY 1
Former Oldham Athletic player James Tarkowski’s remarkable rise and journey from Boundary Park culminated in a first England cap in the draw against Italy at Wembley.
And the 25-year-old Burnley centre-back did not look out of place to stake his claim for a place in the squad for this summer’s World Cup, though he conceded a late penalty to blot an otherwise flawless debut.
Southgate’s England going through changes but capable of winning performances in the World Cup in Russia
Gareth Southgate’s England may have beaten a Netherlands side that failed to reach a second consecutive major football finals but there are signs of green shoots of recovery after a long winter following the sad debacle against Iceland during Euro 2016.
Almost two years after England failed to perform against Iceland in Nice, Southgate has qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and the first of four friendlies will help the young England boss decide who will be on the plane in the summer.
Manchester City Women’s player Keira Walsh celebrates her first senior England call-up
Keira Walsh is celebrating her first call up to the England Women’s national team for this month’s 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifying double header against Bosnia & Herzegovina and Kazakhstan. The Manchester City Women’s team midfielder joins Interim head coach Mo Marley’s 26-player squad along with Arsenal’s Leah Williamson who also won her first […]