England

Conor Gallagher completes transfer from Atletico Madrid to Tottenham

Michelle Agyemang returns to Arsenal from Brighton to continue ACL injury recovery

Michelle Agyemang has returned from her loan spell at Brighton & Hove Albion to Arsenal to continue her recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, Afrosport reports. The 19-year-old England forward of Ghanaian heritage has been ruled out for the rest of the season after she ruptured her ACL on international duty with the Lionesses in October. Agyemang joined Brighton for a second loan spell,...

Ex-Newcastle boss Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Ex-Newcastle boss Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Former Newcastle United manager, Kevin Keegan, has been diagnosed with cancer, Afrosport reports. The 74-year-old had two spells at St. James' Park, first between 1992 and 1997 when he led them to a second place finish during the 1995-96 campaign and again in 2008. He took over as England manager in 1999 but failed to advance past the group stage at Euro 2000, resigning later that...

Brighton boss Hurzeler tips Welbeck for England call-up

Brighton boss Hurzeler tips Welbeck for England call-up

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler has tipped Danny Welbeck for a recall to the England national team, Afrosport reports. The 34-yeaar-old of Ghanaian heritage, has been impressive for the Seagulls this season, scoring six goals in 10 Premier League games, his latest in Saturday's 3-0 win against newly-promoted Leeds United. It has led to calls for Welbeck to be recalled back to the...

Man City youngster earns shock England call-up after Reece James setback

Man City youngster earns shock England call-up after Reece James setback

Chelsea defender Reece James has pulled out of the England squad after sustaining a leg injury in his side’s 2-1 Premier League win over Liverpool on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The 25-year-old fullback will remain at Cobham for treatment during the international break, with Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly earning his first senior call-up as a replacement. An England statement confirmed: "The Chelsea captain sustained an injury playing...