England

“I do think this India team are getting better and better. I honestly was thinking until I saw the squad — yes, India are good but are they that good?” England are touring India for a four-match Test series, beginning on February 5, followed by five T20 Internationals and three ODIs. … [Read more...] about England spinners need to be patient, Leach’s accuracy key to success in India: Graeme Swann

“If that is playing in a World Cup for England that will be the best thing that has ever happened to me but you have to keep working hard and if it is not me and I am on the plane then I will be supporting them all the way because it is about being a team.” … [Read more...] about Jordan Pickford hoping Joe Hart’s troubles help him become England No 1

The back three Having committed himself to playing with a back three, Southgate has been hit by a loss of form and injuries to his centre-backs. He wants to look at Eric Dier in defence, but the omissions of Gary Cahill and Michael Keane leave Southgate short of options. Nevertheless, he has made it clear he will not turn back to Chris Smalling. … [Read more...] about Five areas of concern most troubling England ahead of the World Cup

England Lee Camp Never quite cracked it at elite level, making only three Premier League appearances with Norwich City in the 2012-13 season. His most consistent spell was a five-year spell in the Championship with Nottingham Forest. Now contracted to Cardiff City, but currently on-loan at Sunderland, a fate you would not wish on your worst enemy.  … [Read more...] about Where are they now? England U21 vs Italy U21, the new Wembley’s first game

“The only player in England’s Top 3 that’s playing the sub-continent conditions with any control or calmness is resting for the first 2 Tests against the best Team in world at home #India !!! The world is officially mad,” tweeted Vaughan. … [Read more...] about India vs England 2021: Nasser Hussain, Michael Vaughan Slam Visitors’ Team Selection Ahead of 1st Test in Chennai