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If we win the World Cup again, then Thomas Tuchel will be my favourite German, says England’s 1966 hero Sir Geoff Hurst
If we win the World Cup again, then Thomas Tuchel will be my favourite German, says England’s 1966 hero Sir Geoff Hurst

ENGLAND’S sole surviving World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst says manager Thomas Tuchel would be his favourite German — if the Three Lions lift the trophy. Striker Sir Geoff, who famously scored a hat-trick in the 1966 triumph, said he would rather the team have an English coach “but we don’t care if he’s from...

Fans descend on Hill Dickinson Stadium as Lionesses head to Everton
Fans descend on Hill Dickinson Stadium as Lionesses head to Everton

Among them were players from the Cheshire Vikings Under-10s team, who told the ECHO that the Lionesses had "inspired" them to play football

USMNT World Cup notebook: Gio Reyna, Matt Freese push for roles as starting XI questions remain
USMNT World Cup notebook: Gio Reyna, Matt Freese push for roles as starting XI questions remain

GOAL takes a look at the big storylines and takeaways in the latest installment of the USMNT notebook.

Chelsea legend urges Xabi Alonso to move for Manchester United outcast
Chelsea legend urges Xabi Alonso to move for Manchester United outcast

Chelsea legend Joe Cole reckons the Blues should look at bringing Marcus Rashford to Stamford Bridge this summer.

Chelsea's Palmer, Pedro appear in Madonna film
Chelsea's Palmer, Pedro appear in Madonna film

Chelsea stars Cole Palmer and João Pedro have made cameo appearances in a short film by pop legend Madonna.

Is Bukayo Saka World Cup-ready for England? Thomas Tuchel delivers ‘take care’ update on Arsenal winger’s fitness
Is Bukayo Saka World Cup-ready for England? Thomas Tuchel delivers ‘take care’ update on Arsenal winger’s fitness

England head coach Thomas Tuchel has provided a crucial fitness update on Bukayo Saka ahead of the final World Cup warm-up clash against Costa Rica. The winger missed the recent victory over New Zealand following a gruelling, title-winning campaign with Arsenal, prompting the national team staff to carefully manage his minutes to ensure he is fully prepared.

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Man Utd urged to make ‘pretty crazy’ Wayne Rooney decision that fans would ‘love’
Man Utd urged to make ‘pretty crazy’ Wayne Rooney decision that fans would ‘love’

Former Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi has called for a sensational reunion at Old Trafford, suggesting that the club should bring Wayne Rooney back into the fold. The former Red Devils forward believes the addition of the club's all-time leading goalscorer to the coaching setup would be a masterstroke that the United faithful would embrace.

Carlos Baleba Is Speaking To Players About Man Utd Transfer
Carlos Baleba Is Speaking To Players About Man Utd Transfer

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Carlos Baleba again in the summer transfer window, as midfield links persist.

Celtic 'give' Martin O'Neill mega transfer kitty as first signing by boss hits hurdle amid 4 player exodus
Celtic 'give' Martin O'Neill mega transfer kitty as first signing by boss hits hurdle amid 4 player exodus

The Parkhead icon is set to be unveiled as boss in Glasgow's east end for the upcoming season

Kane is in scorching form but England will need others to step up with goals
Kane is in scorching form but England will need others to step up with goals

With nagging fears about an over-reliance on the goalscoring captain, Thomas Tuchel needs more from his other attackers

The quiet Americanization of soccer: US owners now control some of Europe’s biggest clubs
The quiet Americanization of soccer: US owners now control some of Europe’s biggest clubs

U.S. sports ownership norms and rules differ greatly from the traditional European model

‘Luke Littler effect’ catapulted darts firm into one of UK’s fastest growing companies with £100MILLION turnover
‘Luke Littler effect’ catapulted darts firm into one of UK’s fastest growing companies with £100MILLION turnover

THE ‘LUKE LITTLER EFFECT’ has seen an Essex darts firm gain significant recognition as one of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies. The profile and status of darts has been growing steadily over the past decade with weekly television figures on Sky Sports only bettered by Premier League football. Yet the emergence of Littler, 19, in December...