ENGLAND 2, LITHUANIA 0 England expected more, though their win against Lithuania extended their lead at the top of their World Cup qualifying group to five points. A place in Russia looks nailed on, though it was a pretty ordinary display from England that lacked sparkle and panache. After the spirited showing against Germany in […]
Jermain Defoe
Late Paddy McNair own goal hands victory to Manchester City over Sunderland in Pep Guardiola’s first game
MANCHESTER CITY 2, SUNDERLAND 1 Man City record sixth straight opening fixture Premier League win. Sergio Aguero penalty opens the scoring but City fail to capitalise on possession Jermain Defoe pounces on second half chance to equalise Jesus Navas’ late cross goes in off ex-Man Utd defender Paddy McNair to seal win On the […]
Mourinho’s winning start at Old Trafford as England beat Rest of the World 3-2 in Soccer Aid match
ENGLAND 3, REST OF THE WORLD 2 Jose Mourinho made a winning start at Old Trafford as he managed 10-man England to victory against the Rest of the World in Soccer Aid to raise funds for UNICEF, the United Nation’s children’s charity. Mourinho was at the game, though he decided not to take up his […]
Spurs late surge sinks coasting City
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3, MANCHESTER CITY 1 A fifth minute goal by Samir Nasri – his sixth in six games against Spurs – gave Manchester City the lead at Tottenham, but Spurs hit back with three late goals in seven second half minutes to boost their Champions League hopes and present Manchester United with the chance […]
England beat Italians in Berne
For an International it had the feel of a pre-season friendly. A half empty stadium in Switzerland, both sides missing many of their big names, and a game not played at full pace. For Roy Hodgson it was a return to the country whose national team he once managed and a chance to have another […]