Newcastle boss Steve Bruce supports move to ban under-12s heading in training
Former Manchester United defender Steve Bruce has backed moves by the Scottish Football Association to ban players under 12 years old from heading the ball in training.
England
Ben Stokes takes centre stage again as England pile on the runs
Ben Stokes continued his irrepressible run of form with a dominant century as he and Ollie Pope handed England full control of the third Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.
Rain delays start to second day of third Test between England and South Africa
The second morning of England’s third Test against South Africa was delayed by rain in Port Elizabeth.
Leading surgeon expects Kane to miss Euro 2020
England captain Harry Kane is unlikely to be fit for Euro 2020, a leading orthopaedic surgeon has said.
Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley both fall as South Africa hit back after lunch
Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley gave England a solid foundation on the first morning of the third Test in Port Elizabeth before both fell as South Africa rallied in the afternoon to keep the score in check at 117 for two.
Ford: England won’t be left with World Cup hangover
George Ford insists England will not suffer from a World Cup hangover when the Six Nations kicks off next month.
Jordan Henderson and Lucy Bronze named England players of the year
Jordan Henderson and Lucy Bronze have been voted BT England players of the year for 2019, the Football Association has announced.
Health issues force Jack Leach to leave England’s tour of South Africa
Jack Leach is leaving England’s tour of South Africa after battling a series of health issues, including a recent bout of sepsis.
Which England players could step up should Kane fail to return for Euro 2020?
England manager Gareth Southgate will be hoping captain Harry Kane returns fighting fit following hamstring surgery to lead the team into the Euro 2020 finals.
Mark Wood pushing claims to be England’s ‘X factor’ in third Test
Mark Wood has stepped up his bid to prove he is the man to provide England with the “X factor” they are looking for in the third Test against South Africa.
Mourinho raises possibility injured Kane could miss Euro 2020
Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho has raised the possibility that Harry Kane could be out until next season and miss Euro 2020.
Matt Proudfoot and Simon Amor added to England coaching staff
England have finalised their coaching team for the 2020 Six Nations by appointing Matt Proudfoot and Simon Amor as assistants to Eddie Jones.
Tottenham striker Kane focused on recovery after ‘successful’ surgery
Tottenham striker Harry Kane is now focused on recovery after surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hamstring.
Mark Wood’s ‘name is in the hat’ for third South Africa Test
Mark Wood has not played a competitive game since helping England to victory in the World Cup final almost six months ago but the paceman is finally ready to launch the next phase of his career.
Rodgers does not believe Leicester striker Vardy will perform England U-turn
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers does not believe Jamie Vardy will perform an England U-turn and step into the breach in the wake of Harry Kane’s major injury.
Kane unable – the hotshot’s previous injuries
Tottenham forward Harry Kane is set for surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hamstring, with the England captain expected to return to training in April.
Tottenham striker Harry Kane set for lengthy spell on the sidelines
Tottenham have announced striker Harry Kane is set for surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left hamstring, with the England captain expected to return to training in April.
Chris Silverwood praises England youngsters after victory in Cape Town
Head coach Chris Silverwood believes the future looks bright for his England side after their triumphant display in Cape Town.
James Anderson ruled out of final two Tests against South Africa by rib injury
James Anderson has been ruled out of England’s last two Tests against South Africa and faces up to eight weeks on the sidelines with a rib injury during the fifth day victory in Cape Town.
Global players union warns of ‘significant resistance’ to four-day Tests
There would be “significant player resistance” around the world if a shift to four-day Test matches was imposed, according to the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations.
Dom Sibley: Maiden Test century was 10 years in the making
Dom Sibley spent eight-and-a-half hours at the crease as he chased down his first Test century but the opener is treating his epic innings against South Africa as the culmination of a 10-year journey.
South Africa dig in after Sibley and Stokes set up England victory push
Dom Sibley’s maiden Test century and an injection of adrenaline from Ben Stokes primed England for a fifth day victory push in Cape Town, but South Africa lost just two wickets in 56 overs to leave plenty of hard work ahead.
South Africa’s openers stall England’s victory charge
Dom Sibley’s maiden Test hundred and a Ben Stokes bruising cameo set England up for a victory push on day four in Cape Town but South Africa’s openers successfully stalled the charge.
Dom Sibley ton and Ben Stokes masterclass paves way for England win in Cape Town
Dom Sibley celebrated an unbeaten maiden Test hundred and Ben Stokes enjoyed an attacking masterclass as England paved the way for a series-levelling victory over South Africa in Cape Town.
Sibley has what England have been missing at the top of the order – Anderson
James Anderson hopes England team-mate Dom Sibley can go on to nail down a future in Test cricket after proving his credentials with a knock of real substance in Cape Town.
Rooney opens up on gambling struggles while with Manchester United and England
Wayne Rooney has spoken about the negative affect that gambling had on him during his England and Manchester United career.
England struggles continue as South Africa impress on opening day at Newlands
England slumped to an underwhelming 262 for nine on day one of the second Test against South Africa, another disappointing entry in a tour that is lurching from bad to worse.
England batsmen fighting for foothold at Newlands
England’s batsmen were fighting for a foothold on day one of the second Test in Cape Town, with Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope at the crease on 149 for four at tea.
Sibley and Crawley depart as injury-ravaged England look to level series
England reached 67 for two by lunch on day one of the second Test against South Africa as they attempted to reset the tone of the tour in Cape Town.
Jofra Archer ruled out of second Test as England’s miserable tour continues
England had more bad news on the morning of the second Test against South Africa, with paceman Jofra Archer ruled out due to an elbow injury.
Archer injury doubt continues England’s run of bad luck in South Africa
Jofra Archer has emerged as a doubt for the New Year Test in Cape Town, with England’s bad luck in South Africa showing no signs of abating.
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler open to the idea of four-day Tests
England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler says cricket must be “open to change” and weigh up the benefits of four-day Tests.