Year: 2025

England U20, led by Ben Futcher, will take on Switzerland in a one-off friendly fixture at St. George’s Park during this international break. The match, kicking off at 1pm (UK time), provides a valuable opportunity for several players — some making their first appearance at this level, others returning after a long absence — to pull on the Three Lions shirt once again. Read more Read More
England U18, managed by Neil Ryan, are set to take on France in a double-header friendly at St. George’s Park during this international break. The first fixture kicks off tonight at 6pm (UK time) and will serve as an ideal opportunity to fine-tune the final details of a training camp designed as part of the build-up to the FIFA U17 World Cup, which takes place in Qatar this November. Read more Read More
London may finally have found its next champion. At just 20 years old, Irakli Goginashvili continues to write a remarkable new chapter in British judo history. Already crowned Junior European Champion in 2025, the Palavani Judo Club athlete has now added another glittering achievement to his record — a bronze medal at the Junior World Championships in the -73 kg category. Born in the British capital but deeply connected to his Georgian roots, Goginashvili is establishing himself as one of the brightest young talents on the global scene. After a stunning season marked by four international gold medals, he has firmly confirmed his place among those shaping the future of British judo. Read more Read More
On Monday 6 October 2025, the Football Association confirmed the first senior England call-up for Manchester City’s rising star Nico O’Reilly. The 20-year-old, a product of the Sky Blues’ academy, steps up from the Under-21s to join Gareth Southgate’s squad following Reece James’ injury sustained over the weekend while playing for Chelsea. It marks a meteoric rise for O’Reilly, who only months ago was yet to make a Premier League start. His versatility and standout performances in the FA Cup have earned him a spot in the group for the upcoming fixtures against Wales and Latvia. Read more Read More
British BMX continues to reign supreme across Europe. One year after Kieran Reilly’s triumph, his compatriot Dylan Hessey has claimed the continental crown at the UEC BMX Freestyle European Championships in Eindhoven. The 22-year-old rider stunned the crowd at the Area 51 Skatepark, producing a breathtaking second run that scored 95.20 to take gold ahead of Croatia’s Marin Rantes and Russian-born neutral athlete Nikita Fominov. In the women’s event, defending European champion Sasha Pardoe added yet another medal to her growing collection, clinching bronze after an extremely competitive final. Read more Read More