Football
The league phase of the 2025–26 Champions League is drawing to a close, and English clubs remain right at the heart of the competition. Six Premier League sides entered the tournament at the start of the campaign, and remarkably, all six are still in contention for a place inside the coveted top eight. While Arsenal are all but guaranteed to finish first overall, the remaining five English representatives head into Wednesday night with their European fate still hanging in the balance. For sides such as Liverpool and Tottenham, victory would all but seal their place in the last 16, while Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester City must not only win, but also keep a close eye on goal difference. As things stand, the Premier League virtually dominates the standings Read more Read More
At Wolverhampton, the 2025–26 campaign had until now felt like a long and painful trek through the wilderness. No wins, no identity, and barely a flicker of hope. Then Mateus Mané emerged. At just 18, the Portugal-born but England-developed forward has become, in the space of a few weeks, the symbol of a fragile yet genuine revival for the Midlands club, who have collected three times as many points in three matches as they had managed across the rest of the season. Read more Read More
England U16 have announced their squad for the December international break, with Barry Lewtas once again leading the group. This time, the Young Lions will remain on home soil, with two friendly fixtures scheduled against the Netherlands at the national football centre, St. George’s Park. The two 80-minute matches will take place on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 December, providing another key assessment point for a generation still very much under construction. Read more Read More
England U15 have confirmed their squad for the December international window, which will be highlighted by a UEFA Development Tournament. Under the supervision of the Football Association, the Young Lions will continue their identification and development work at St George’s Park, with several fixtures scheduled against leading European nations in what already represents a highly demanding competitive environment for players barely into their teenage years. Read more Read More
England U17 finish their three-match friendly series in Dubai today, taking on Australia in their third outing following an impressive 5–2 victory over the United States, and a 1-1 draw against Ivory Coast. The match, scheduled for 11:30 at the Shabab Al Ahli Stadium, represents another important step for the Young Lions as they look to rebuild confidence after a disastrous European qualifying campaign. Read more Read More