England have named Chris Silverwood as their new head coach after Trevor Bayliss decided to step down from the position. Bayliss, 56, allowed his contract to run down after a memorable summer of cricket for both the ODI and Test…
Meat-eating plants making a comeback in England (BBC)
Endangered carnivorous plants are being reintroduced to parts of England in an attempt to reverse their decline. Botanists say the “fascinating and beautiful” great sundew is extinct in many areas, due to loss of wetlands. With tentacles that trap and…
England striker Peter Crouch announces retirement (Punch)
Former England striker Peter Crouch on Friday announced his retirement from football at the age of 38 after two decades as a professional. The much-travelled Crouch, who spent the second half of last season at Burnley, made his English league…
England avoid Germany in Euro 2020 draw (BBC)
England have avoided Germany in Euro 2020 qualifying but Northern Ireland must face the three-time winners and the Netherlands in Group C. At 42 in the world, the Czech Republic are the next highest ranked team in England’s group, which…
England and Arsenal midfielder ‘heartbroken’ after rupturing ACL (BBC)
England and Arsenal’s Jordan Nobbs says she is “heartbroken” after rupturing her anterior cruciate ligament seven months before the Women’s World Cup. Nobbs could miss the rest of the season and is a doubt for the 2019 World Cup, which…
Southgate urges England to make 2019 even better (Guardian)
Gareth Southgate has challenged his vibrant young England side to build on a year to remember after they clinched a place in the Nations League semi-finals in dramatic style. Just over a year ago, England’s qualification for the World Cup…
Former England midfielder Cole retires (BBC)
Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has retired at the age of 37. Cole, who came through West Ham’s youth system before spells at Liverpool, Lille, Aston Villa and Coventry City, has played for United Soccer League side Tampa…
Callum Wilson, Wayne Rooney called up by England for USA game (BBC)
Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson has received his first senior international call-up for England’s games against the United States and Croatia. Former England captain and record goalscorer Wayne Rooney has been included for the US friendly only. Everton centre-back Michael Keane…
Manchester City players fund new unit at children’s hospital (CNN)
Manchester City soccer players have clubbed together to fund a new unit at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. The English Premier League squad members donated part of their wages to open a new pain distraction unit, according to a statement from…
Jurgen Klopp insists Chelsea are serious title contenders
Jurgen Klopp heaped praise on Maurizio Sarri ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Anfield in the Carabao Cup. Chelsea and Sarri take on Liverpool on Wednesday night, with both sides defending an unbeaten start to the season. Sarri has downplayed Chelsea’s…