England news

Wayne Rooney has shown that you never lose it, with the Manchester United and England legend rolling back the years in an exhibition game. The Red Devils’ all-time leading goal-scorer lined up alongside and against a collection of international superstars in the Nexon Icons Match, with the target found with a spectacular strike.

Liverpool could face stiff competition to sign Marc Guehi on a free transfer next summer, with Bayern Munich reportedly weighing up a move for the Crystal Palace defender. Guehi was on the brink of joining the Reds on deadline day after they agreed a £35 million fee (€40.5m/$47m) for the centre-back, only for Palace to pull the plug at the last moment.

Former England international James Beattie has described how unwelcoming the Three Lions’ squad was during its famous golden generation, revealing just four players introduced themselves following his first call-up. Beattie was in the prime of his club career with Southampton when he received the news that he had been called up for England in 2003.

Ted Lasso star Brett Goldstein has delivered a "flattered" response to speculation regarding a supposed romance with Jennifer Lopez.

Dietmar Hamann has explained why Michael Owen is wrong to suggest that a Premier League goal record should mean more to Harry Kane than trophies.

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Graham Roberts has revealed he is currently undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. The 66-year-old, who wore Spurs colours with distinction throughout the 1980s, confirmed the news in a heartfelt message shared on social media.

Thomas Tuchel has warned England’s star players that their reputations will not guarantee them a place in his squad for the 2026 World Cup. After a 5-0 qualifying win over Serbia, the German coach praised the emerging talent in the nation and vowed to make “brave decisions” to keep competition high and ensure balance in the Three Lions squad.

Michael Owen has doubled down on his Harry Kane transfer claim, saying the England captain will “regret” his move to Bayern Munich.

Harry Kane is closing in on more England history as the Bayern Munich star eclipsed the great Bobby Moore during the Three Lions' victory over Serbia. Kane’s appearance was his 109th in an England shirt, nudging him past World Cup-winning skipper Moore (108) and into fifth place on the list of all-time most-capped players.

England captain Harry Kane struggled to hold back the tears in an emotional speech to Djed Spence after his ex-Tottenham team-mate earned a first Three Lions cap to become the country's first openly Muslim player. The crushing 5-0 victory over Serbia in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday night was about far more than the scoreline. For Spence, it was the moment dreams became reality.

Ivan Toney is not ready to give up on his World Cup dream despite being left out of the latest England squad without any warning from Thomas Tuchel. Since swapping Brentford for Al-Ahli last summer, the striker has impressed in Saudi Arabia. Last season, he rattled in 23 league goals in 30 games, finishing just two shy of Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally, while forming a deadly strike force alongside Roberto Firmino and Riyad Mahrez.

Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote is due to appear in court after being charged with making an indecent video of a child.

Noni Madueke has been told that he is "better than Bukayo Saka", with Paul Parker questioning Chelsea's' "strange" decision to let the England winger join Arsenal. Madueke completed a £50 million ($67.8m) switch to Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old starred for England on Tuesday as Thomas Tuchel's side thrashed Serbia 5-0.