England avenged a 2-1 loss to Greece in October at Wembley by thrashing them 3-0 on Thursday at the Athens Olympic stadium in the UEFA Nations League, Afrosport reports. Aston Villa striker, Ollie Watkins opened scoring, while Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham fired a shot which cannoned off the post and was knocked over the line by the heel of the hapless Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos....
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer are among eight players that have withdrawn from the England ahead of of UEFA Nations League fixtures against Greece and the Republic of Ireland, Afrosport reports. Saka was taken off in discomfort in Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday while Palmer's fitness was in question before the game. Otber players that have pulled out of the...
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says he did not negotiate with the Football Association over England managerial position, Afrosport reports. The FA on Wednesday appointed former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel as new head coach of the Three Lions following Gareth Southgate's resignation after their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. Meanwhile, the FA chief xxecutive Mark Bullingham said that the association has previously "interviewed approximately 10...
German coach Thomas Tuchel is excited with his new role as England men’s football team manager, Afrosport reports. The 51-year-old, who has been confirmed as the new Three Lions boss on Wednesday, will begin his role on January 1, 2025, having agreed on an initial 18-month contract with the Football Association. Tuchel's appointment ensures he becomes the third non-British permanent manager of the England team, following...
Former Bayern Munich and Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has agreed a deal with the England Football Association to become the new head coach of the Three Lions, Afrosport reports. England have been without a permanent manager since Gareth Southgate's resignation after their Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, with U21 boss, Lee Carsley, operating on interim basis over their last few matches. Tuchel is now set to...
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