The England U17 and U19 men’s teams are preparing for new challenges in their respective journeys toward the 2025 European Championships. After successful initial qualifying phases this autumn, both teams now know their opponents for the elite round, the final stage before the finals. The stakes are high: secure a spot among Europe’s best while continuing to assert England’s dominance in youth categories. Discover the details of the draws for these two competitions below, as well as the challenges the Three Lions face in their upcoming campaigns. Read more Read More
The U21 European Championship, taking place from June 11 to 18, 2025, in Romania and Georgia, marks a turning point for the young English generation. As the defending champions after their triumph in 2023, England aims for a historic double, a feat no nation has achieved since Spain in 2011-2013. Under the guidance of Lee Carsley, back at the helm of the Young Lions, England will rely on a pool of exceptional talents to continue their dominance on the European stage. Read more Read More
Gathered at Old Trafford last night, former players Mark Hughes and Dion Dublin conducted the draw for the FA Cup third round. It didn’t do any favors for the club that plays at the Theatre of Dreams, as Manchester United will travel to the Emirates Stadium on January 11 to face Arsenal. Read more Read More
At an unusually quiet Allianz Riviera, with only 18,000 spectators out of a possible 36,000, OGC Nice suffered a disastrous collapse against Glasgow Rangers in a match marred by far too many individual errors from the home side. Read more Read More
The comprehensive 5-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland on Sunday marked the end of Lee Carsley’s interim tenure as England manager. Six matches, five wins, and one loss—due to a poor decision in his starting eleven—Carsley’s record is positive, although the most significant work he did during his time in charge will be seen after Thomas Tuchel’s arrival in March. Beyond the results, Carsley, former coach of the England U21s, laid the groundwork for the German coach’s arrival by initiating a generational renewal and offering a new dynamic to the national team. Read more Read More
