Gomez to replace suspended Stones for England
England will be without the suspended John Stones against Spain and Gareth Southgate has decided to use Joe Gomez in his stead.
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Luis Enrique applauds ‘adaptive’ Southgate
Gareth Southgate has won many admirers for his impact as England manager and Spain coach Luis Enrique is one of them.
Nations League not a priority for developing Italy – Mancini
Italy will attempt to register their maiden Nations League victory against Poland on Sunday, not that Roberto Mancini is overly concerned.
Muller: No escaping Bayern woes on Germany duty
Joining up with the national team has failed to provide Germany star Thomas Muller with respite from Bayern Munich’s difficulties.
Germany boss Low not interested in Ballack rebuke
Michael Ballack’s suggestion that Joachim Low should have vacated his post after the World Cup has failed to unsettle Germany’s head coach.
Stones ready for ‘strange’ Croatia clash
John Stones is prepared for an unusual outing during England’s Nations League meeting with Croatia.
Dalic: English press didn’t respect Croatia at World Cup
Ahead of Friday’s Nations League fixture, Zlatko Dalic was asked if Croatia were underestimated by the English at the World Cup.
Modric tips Tottenham star Kane to get even better
Harry Kane received high praise from Luka Modric on the eve of Croatia and England’s first meeting since the World Cup semi-final.
No experimentation for England, claims Southgate
England will not be playing an experimental side in the Nations League clash with Croatia, according to manager Gareth Southgate.
Hazard won’t leave Chelsea in January but wants Spain move to boost Ballon d’Or chances
Despite admitting to interest in playing for Real Madrid, Eden Hazard plans to stay at Chelsea for the rest of the season.
Giggs rules Bale out of Spain friendly
After being taken off in Real Madrid’s shock defeat to Deportivo Alaves, Gareth Bale will miss Wales’ friendly with Spain.
I do not need the armband to speak – Pogba
Wearing the captain’s armband for France is not an ambition for Paul Pogba, who said leaders do not always speak in the dressing room.
England can compete with Modric, Rakitic – Barkley
Ross Barkley backed England to match Croatia’s star midfielders Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic.
Mancini denies Italy have attacking issues
With Andrea Belotti and Mario Balotelli left out of the Italy squad over poor form, coach Roberto Mancini was forced to defend his options.
Croatia no revenge mission for England defender Trippier
Croatia host England in the Nations League in a repeat of their World Cup semi-final but Kieran Trippier is not interested in revenge.
Koeman tells Netherlands to be inspired by Ajax holding Bayern
Ajax holding Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich to a draw should inspire Netherlands against Germany, says Ronald Koeman.
Klopp hopes De Bruyne is fit to face Liverpool
Kevin De Bruyne’s return for Manchester City’s clash with Liverpool would please Jurgen Klopp.
Guardiola won’t hesitate to play Sterling at Anfield
Raheem Sterling left Liverpool for Manchester City in 2015 and some on Merseyside still hold a grudge.
Valverde not worried by Vidal’s ‘angry’ reaction
Arturo Vidal was reportedly furious not to start for Barcelona against Tottenham, but Ernesto Valverde does not appear concerned.
Man United will give Mourinho time, says Essien
Michael Essien, a Premier League winner under Jose Mourinho, expects his old boss to be Manchester United manager for a while longer.