Foden ‘feels sorry’ for Southgate after England criticism
Phil Foden insists England’s best players need to take responsibility for a string of poor performances at Euro 2024 and said he “feels sorry” for under-fire manager Gareth Southgate. Source
Lewis hails England’s young stars’ growth as T20 World Cup looms
Jon Lewis is impressed with how the younger members of the England Women’s squad are coming to the fore as they build towards the T20 Women’s World Cup in October. Source
How Xhaka became world class for club and country
The official player of the match against Hungary and Germany, Granit Xhaka was also described as “the best player on the pitch” by Roy Keane in Switzerland’s 2-0 win over Italy in the round of 16. He is having an extraordinary Euro 2024. Source
De Ligt thrived under Ten Hag – Could he do so again at Man Utd?
“I do not know if Matthijs de Ligt has shown 60 to 80 per cent of his potential,” Erik ten Hag said back in 2019. “But we are talking about one of the best defenders in Europe and I have no doubt that he will soon be number one in this position.” Source
Granit Xhaka’s best bits | Switzerland & Leverkusen’s midfield powerhouse!
Take a look at Granit Xhaka’s best bits for Bayer Leverkusen after an incredible season for the Swiss midfielder and the new Bundesliga champions Source
Bearman gets 2025 Haas seat | ‘He’s the Bellingham of F1!’
British teenager Oliver Bearman will be a permanent fixture on the 2025 Formula 1 grid after signing a multi-year contract with Haas. Source
Euro 2024 QF talking points: Ronaldo vs Mbappe, red-hot Spain
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British teenager Bearman gets 2025 F1 seat with Haas
British teenager Oliver Bearman will be a permanent fixture on the 2025 Formula 1 grid after signing a multi-year contract with Haas. Source
Osborne to make Ireland debut against Springboks, live on Sky
Leinster’s Jamie Osborne will make his international debut for Ireland in their first Test against South Africa on Saturday, live on Sky Sports. Source
Hathaway to make Wales debut in Australia, live on Sky
Josh Hathaway will make his Test debut, Aaron Wainwright earns his 50th international cap and Ben Thomas has been handed the fly-half role for when Wales face Australia in Sydney on Saturday. Source