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.
Cristiano Ronaldo's eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, has taken another major step in his burgeoning football career after earning his maiden call-up to Portugal's Under-17 national side. The 16-year-old Al-Nassr academy prospect has been included in head coach Filipe Ramos' 23-man group for November's European Championship qualifying matches.
Former Borussia Dortmund defender Patrick Owomoyela has backed ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to restore the German national team to the pinnacle of international football. Having played under the 59-year-old for five seasons at Signal Iduna Park, the retired full-back believes his old manager has the aura required to spark an instant revival.
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.
Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to return to international duty after Portugal submitted a formal request to Al-Nassr for his release ahead of the UEFA Nations League. The move signals a major turning point for the veteran forward following a recent 30-day suspension and a high-profile disagreement over playing time.
