Harry Kane says England s players did their country proud by opening their World Cup campaign with a commanding 6-2 victory over Iran.
Bukayo Saka scored twice, while Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish were also on target as Gareth Southgate s side recorded their biggest ever win in their opening match at a major tournament.
Kane, who provided assists for Sterling and Rashford, saluted his team-mates after they made a real statement of intent in Group B at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday.
Obviously, [it was a] really good start to the World Cup campaign, the Three Lions captain said in a video posted on Twitter.
Full credit to the boys. It s never easy getting off to a winning start at a major tournament, and to…
, Inter Milan are starting talks with Nigel de Jong as they try to lure him away from Manchester City.
De Jong, who joined the Citizens in 2009 started just eleven matches in the Premier League last season and could be after a move away from the Ethiad Stadium.
It has been suggested that it could take up to £8 million to secure the Dutch internationals signature who just last week at the Premier League Champions.
Roberto Mancini is sure to be reluctant to let his holding midfielder go though as he is ever reliable and adds a great balance to the squad.
Despite Inter having a poor campaign last time out, finishing in sixth position in Serie A and not being in any European competition this season, they will still be a massive attraction to any player.
Harry Kewell has conceded his football career might be over having struggled to find a new club since returning to England.
The 34-year-old attacker, who left A-League club Melbourne Victory after one season, moved to England in June due to his wife s desire to be close to her sick mother.
Kewell, who has played 58 matches for the Socceroos, has been unable to find a new employer in England, where he last played for Liverpool in 2008, and after almost four months of searching the Australian forward has revealed it may be time for a career change.
If something comes up and it is the right thing for me I will have a look at it, Kewell told Sky Sports.
But I am happy to move on with a different career.
Kewell has been linked with English Premier …
Liverpool have announced the signing of Manchester City midfielder James Milner on a free transfer, subject to a medical.
The 29-year-old s contract at the Etihad Stadium is due to expire at the end of this month and, while manager Manuel Pellegrini had expressed a desire to see Milner remain, the former Newcastle United and Aston Villa man has opted to make his exit.
Milner arrived at City from Villa Park in 2010, going on to win two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, the League Cup and the Community Shield.
However, throughout his time in Manchester, the ex-Leeds United trainee was never assured of a place in City s first XI and he will likely view the switch to Anfield as an opportunity to establish himself as a regular starter.
Milner becomes Liver…
England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce says he has no concerns about his future despite his contract expiring next summer.
Pearce has been in charge of the Young Lions since 2007 and has also had spells as caretaker manager of the senior team and coach of Team GB during the London Olympic Games.
During Fabio Capello s time as national team boss, Pearce doubled up as Under-21 manager and a senior team coach but he has not reprised the latter role since Roy Hodgson s appointment.
However, despite rumours that the snub has come about because the Football Association may not renew his contract, Pearce insists he does not have any fears over his future in the national team set-up.
I don t think there is any real issue in respect to my future, the 50-year-old to…
Chelsea have announced that midfielder Oscar has agreed to join Chinese Super League club Shanghai SIPG.
Following widespread speculation, the Brazil international has finalised a move after the Premier League leaders accepted an offer reportedly worth €60million.
The 25-year-old will join the CSL outfit at the beginning of the January transfer window.
Oscar moved to Stamford Bridge in 2012 from Internacional and won the Europa League, the EFL Cup and the Premier League in his first three seasons with the club.
He fell down the pecking order following the arrival of Antonio Conte as manager, however, and has only started one match since September.
Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez has been linked with a switch to the Blues as a result of Osc…
The World Cup drew to a close on Sunday with Spain emerging as the victors with a 1-0 win against England.
Olga Carmona’s first-half strike was enough for Spain to lift their first Women’s World Cup, as the Lionesses achieved a bittersweet second-place finish.
Here the PA news agency takes a look at the final day at the tournament.
Spain triumph in Sydney
Spain secured the top prize with victory over England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, achieving their first World Cup win.
Carmona’s goal in the 29th minute proved to be the difference after Lucy Bronze lost possession in midfield and the Spanish captain took advantage to tuck the ball into the bottom right corner.
Despite being unable to double their lead through Jennifer Hermoso from the…
Anderlecht midfielder Youri Tielemans says he cannot rule out the prospect of signing for Inter at the end of the season.
The Serie A club have reportedly watched the 19-year-old on a number of occasions this season and are claimed to have sent scouts to assess his performance in Thursday s 1-1 Europa League draw with Manchester United.
Tielemans is unaware of the interest but would not disregard the prospect of a move to San Siro should the opportunity arise.
I didn t know that Inter scouts were present, he told Sky Sport Italia. I always try to give my best on the pitch and to prove my quality.
I can t say yes or no [about a move to Italy]. We ll see at the end of the season.
Tielemans has been linked with a host of European clubs since makin…
Ernesto Valverde will not take charge of Athletic Bilbao next season amid speculation he will imminently be announced as the new Barcelona coach.
Valverde has been in charge of the Basque club since 2013 and led Athletic to a seventh-place finish this term.
While Barcelona are yet to confirm the name of their new coach an announcement is scheduled for May 29 Valverde has been considered among the front runners for the post since Luis Enrique said in March he would leave Camp Nou at the end of the current campaign.
Valverde, who has also led Valencia and Villarreal during his career, will appear at a news conference at San Mames on Wednesday alongside Athletic president Josu Urrutia.
Ernesto Valverde no continuará como entrenador del primer equipo
Erling Haaland extended his record of scoring against every side he has faced in the Champions League as he struck twice to help Borussia Dortmund come from behind and win 3-2 at Sevilla.
The visitors fell behind to an early Suso strike in the first leg of the last-16 tie but then laid siege to the Sevilla goal, scoring three times in 24 minutes.
Haaland assisted Mahmoud Dahoud to score his first Champions League goal before the Norway striker then netted a brace to take his Dortmund tally to 10 in the competition, though Sevilla had the last word with a late Luuk de Jong strike in reply.
No player has reached double figures in the Champions League for a club in fewer games than Haaland s seven, and while the form guide may have made Sev…