Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea need to take their chances. Chelsea have not had the most encouraging start to life under Mauricio Pochettino despite their huge summer expenditure to bring in 11 new players, and the Blues boss will be under pressure to find solutions to their issues. One of the major talking points has been the use – or lack thereof – of Mykhaylo Mudryk, with the Ukrainian winger going

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Chiedozie Ogbene has warned the Republic of Ireland they must expect the Netherlands to be every bit as good as France as they head into Sunday’s do-or-die Euro 2024 qualifier in Dublin. The 26-year-old Luton frontman and his

England head coach Gareth Southgate speaking ahead of their Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine (Nick Potts/PA) Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email England’s players now expect the target to be tournament victory, Gareth Southgate revealed, as the team stand on the brink of Euro

I went on holiday for a week to get over the pain of losing the World Cup final. But, really, there was just one issue on everyone’s mind – the Luis Rubiales kiss on Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso. It is a bigger issue than just one kiss and that’s what we need to remember. Players have been fighting against so many things in the women’s game for so long and not

Bookmark For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter Thank you for subscribing! For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter We have more newsletters West Ham and Fulham legend Tony Gale has launched his autobiography full of fascinating stories – including a great wind up of Manchester United's legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson. The book, titled ‘That’s Entertainment’, reflects on a

James Ward-Prowse may as well retire from international football if he cannot get into Gareth Southgate’s latest England squad, according to Chris Sutton. The former one-cap wonder has also described Harry Maguire as a “training ground player” upon his inclusion despite a lack of minutes at club level. Gareth Southgate announces latest England squad England face Ukraine on Saturday in their fifth Euro 2024 qualifier. They then play Scotland in

Manchester United signing Sofyan Amrabat missing Morocco matches through injury Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat pulled out of Morocco’s upcoming international games because of injury, the Premier League club said Friday. Amrabat, who completed a loan move to

Erik ten Hag’s fractured relationship with Jadon Sancho took a turn on Sunday when the playmaker hit back at the Dutchman for his comments after Manchester United’s defeat to Arsenal. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis Asked why Sancho was not part of the matchday squad for the trip to the Emirates, Ten Hag said the Englishman’s performances in training in the week were not up to scratch. Sancho took

Chris Sutton has revealed someone tried to run him as he detailed the threats and abuse he has received since stepping into punditry. The former Blackburn, Norwich and Celtic striker is renowned for his forthright views which often upset up fans, especially in Scottish football. Sutton doesn’t hold back whether he’s on pundit duty or posting on X (formerly Twitter), triggering a strong reaction from fans. But some have taken

Manchester United star Jadon Sancho reportedly refuses to meet manager Erik ten Hag when asked to do so. It is also claimed the winger’s reluctance to play on the right wing is one of four reasons why his spell at Old Trafford has turned sour. Man Utd players' feelings towards Jadon Sancho after latest Erik ten Hag spat Sancho was one of England’s great hopes when he left Borussia Dortmund