Southgate told ‘what’s the point’ five times as pundit rants about England and one ‘headless chicken’

Gareth Southgate has been slammed for misusing three England players after the Three Lions disappointing 1-1 draw against Denmark on Thursday.

England underwhelmed in their opening fixture against Serbia but got over the line with a 1-0 win.

Thursday s match against Denmark was a shambles, however. They went 1-0 up thanks to Harry Kane before Morten Hjulmand s equaliser from long range.

Southgate s side were outplayed by the Danes but sit top of Group C with qualification on the cards.

The England manager has been heavily criticised once again for his pragmatic approach after his players notably dropped back after taking the lead.

He made some bold substitutions against Denmark, bringing Kane off for Ollie Watkins, but the biggest talking point r…

Liverpool chief makes transfer prediction as Arne Slot admits he has ‘big shoes to fill’

New Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has made a prediction for the transfer window as Arne Slot completes his first press conference as Reds boss.

A lot of change has occurred off the pitch this summer with Jurgen Klopp leaving and being replaced by Slot, .

Michael Edwards also returned to Anfield as FSG s CEO of football but there has so far been no transfer activity in or out of the club over the summer.

And speaking at a joint press conference on Friday with new boss Slot, Hughes insisted he expected a quiet July in the transfer market.

Hughes said on transfer plans:  When there are major competitions during the summer a European Championship, Copa America and the Olympics as well there s a lot of football being played, naturally the atten…

Arsenal have ‘viable agreement’ to buy ‘obsessed’ star amid claims club’s ‘cocky’ attitude holding up deal

Bologna are still looking for more money to sell Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal this summer but not from the Gunners, according to reports.

The Serie A defender had an impressive first season for Bologna, making 33 appearances in all competitions and helping them qualify for the Champions League by finishing fifth in Serie A.

Calafiori moved to Bologna from Swiss side Basel last summer with a 50 per cent sell-on clause inserted into the agreement as he moved to Italy.

It was reported 12 days ago that a deal for to sign Calafiori was expected but Bologna are still yet to give the green light for the Gunners to seal the transfer.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has moved to ease fears from Arsenal fans that the deal could collapse by insisting that the It…

Man Utd ‘close in’ on signing after transfer ‘hijack’ as ‘update’ reveals reason for ‘delay’

According to reports, Manchester United are closing in on signing Bayern Munich star Noussair Mazraoui after submitting their opening offer.

have already paid around £90m this summer to sign Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee from Lille and Bologna. They are also close to signing former Arsenal youngster Chido Obi-Martin.

The Premier League giants are working on several more deals as co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his new-look recruitment team look to ensure they have a much better season after finishing eighth in the Premier League last term.

They are currently in talks with Bayern Munich to sign right-back Mazraoui and centre-back Matthijs de Ligt.

Mazraoui is being targeted as a replacement for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who is being targeted by Premier League r…

Man City FFP: ‘Resolution’ timeframe set to ‘damage’ Pep Guardiola’s side after trial ‘success’

Manchester City have been warned that the distant resolution of their hearing into the 115 alleged breaches of financial fair play will do as much damage to them as the Premier League.

City won a fourth consecutive Premier League title last season as they pipped Arsenal to the championship on the final day of the 2023/24 campaign, their second title since 115 charges were laid against them by the Premier League in February last year.

Pep Guardiola’s side face a significant points deduction or if found guilty of the alleged breaches, which include failing to provide accurate financial information for nine separate seasons.

The state-owned club have also been charged with failing to co-operate with the investigation and handing over documents as required.