Speaking on the third episode of the Best Mode On Podcast, the former Liverpool striker opens up on the heated 2003 clash between England and Turkey that led to chaos in the tunnel
Mason Mount has received an unexpected boost in his bid to return to the England national team, thanks to a personal video call from former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, who now leads the Three Lions. The Manchester United star, who thrived under Tuchel during their time together at Stamford Bridge, was pleased to reconnect with the coach who helped guide him to the pinnacle of club football.
Harry Kane showed off an outstanding no-look first touch as he gears up ahead of Bayern Munich's pre-season preparations. The German champions, who participated in the Club World Cup and were eliminated from the quarter-final by Paris Saint-Germain, are currently enjoying a well-earned break. The players will report back to Munich by next week.
Former Premier League star Jason McAteer has raised concerns over the mental well-being of England internationals Jude Bellingham and Jack Grealish, warning that the current level of scrutiny placed on elite footballers is unsustainable without adequate psychological support. With growing public expectations and underwhelming outings in an England shirt, both players have faced a storm of negative attention in recent months.
Former Liverpool striker Andy Carroll endured a nightmare debut in non-league football for Dagenham and Redbridge as his team went down 5-1 against League Two side Crawley Town in a pre-season friendly. The 36-year-old, who once broke the British transfer record when moving to Anfield from Newcastle, is making a fresh start in the sixth tier of English football after leaving Bordeaux.
After playing a pivotal role in Chelsea’s Club World Cup triumph, Cole Palmer has used his time off to reconnect with his heritage as he travelled to the island of St Kitts in the Caribbean. The island is the birthplace of his grandfather, Sterry Palmer, and it marks the Chelsea star’s first-ever trip to the country.