Year: 2025

September 5, 2025 Athletics
After two impressive editions for the British team (seven medals in 2022 and ten in 2023), the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships in arrive with expectations higher than ever and the prospect of a new medals record. Here’s a closer look at the athletes most likely to strike gold and make the podium. Read more Read More
September 4, 2025 Athletics
The UK will send a 66-strong team to the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships in Tokyo (13–21), with a dual ambition: to turn depth into medals and to fast-track the next generation with Los Angeles 2028 firmly in mind. World champions Josh Kerr and Katarina Johnson-Thompson will spearhead the delegation, while Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson looks to extend her dominance – challenged, notably, by a fellow Briton in Georgia Hunter Bell. The coaching staff have been clear about the strategy: target the podiums and maximise finalists, while also opening the door to emerging names elevated by the world rankings who, in the past, might not have made the cut. Read more Read More
September 3, 2025 Football
At 4pm this Wednesday, at the Estadio Antonio Barbadillo in Cádiz, England U18 return to action with the first of three friendlies, kicking off against Uzbekistan. With a squad boasting rare depth and quality at this age group, the Young Lions will be aiming to make a strong statement early on – not only to secure their place in future squads, but also to stake a claim for starting roles. Read more Read More
September 3, 2025 Football
At 2pm this Wednesday, at the Leichtathletikstadion in Basel, England U17s kick off their return to action with the first of three friendlies, opening against Venezuela. These matches carry extra weight, coming just before the Young Lions begin their U17 European Championship qualifiers and then head into the U17 World Cup. The clash with Venezuela is particularly significant – the two sides are due to meet again in their opening World Cup fixture. Read more Read More
September 3, 2025 Football
At 10am this Wednesday, at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia, England’s youth sides get back into action – beginning with England U19s, who kick off a run of three friendlies against Ukraine. Blessed with a squad of rare quality at this level, the Young Lions will be looking to make a strong start as they aim to finish in the top two of their group – ideally top spot, which would set up a more favourable semi-final tie against the runners-up from the other pool, which features France, Portugal, Germany and hosts Albania. Read more Read More