Harry Kane remains the undisputed leader of England’s attacking unit, as their record-shattering No.9, but has Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin become next in line for that striking berth? Former Whites striker Jermaine Beckford has answered that question for GOAL, with a star turn at Elland Road beginning to set his sights on Euro 2028 and a potentially “big year”.
Everton captain James Tarkowski has thrown his support behind Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for an international breakthrough, claiming the midfielder deserves a spot in the England squad. Following a string of dominant performances for the Toffees, the skipper believes his teammate has done more than enough to catch the eye of Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel.
In an exclusive interview with GOAL, Dominic Calvert-Lewin opens up on his Leeds revival, the injuries that tested him and how fatherhood changed his outlook on life.
Coventry City forward Ellis Simms is poised to complete a dramatic international allegiance switch after officially securing his Polish citizenship. The 25-year-old, who previously called up in youth setups for England, is now eligible to represent the Eagles during the upcoming November international break.
Harry Kane has officially ended England's long wait for a Ballon d'Or winner, but the full voting breakdown reveals just how close the Bayern Munich striker came to missing out. The former Tottenham talisman secured the prestigious Golden Ball in London, edging out his nearest rival, Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe, in a nail-biting finish.
Michael Owen has opened up about the lack of recognition he received for his historic Ballon d'Or triumph, suggesting his achievement was never fully appreciated in England. The former Liverpool striker remained the last Englishman to win the prestigious award for nearly a quarter of a century until Harry Kane ended the long wait this week.
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