‘Not an option’: Southgate says he had to go public about Ben White England

Gareth Southgate has revealed that Ben White does not want to be considered for the England squad. He said he had to make the truth public because continuing to ‘protect’ the Arsenal player would have risked his own credibility. Southgate wanted to call up White for the upcoming Wembley friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, with … Read more

Premier League and Carabao Cup final: 10 talking points from the weekend

Erik ten Hag riddle and solving bad recruitment

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been welcomed to Manchester United, but now the real work begins Sir Jim Ratcliffe will look to make a number of changes at Manchester United after taking control of its football operations following the purchase of a 25 percent stake in the club from the Glazer family. Here, Telegraph Sport delves … Read more

The Premier League must take the lead and change the rules on ‘soft’ penalties

Harry Maguire (left) was awarded a penalty for handball in United’s defeat to FC Copenhagen this month – Getty Images/James Gill Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire has called on the Premier League to take a stand against ‘soft’ penalties and raise the threshold for awarding penalties. Maguire survived a criminal case against him … Read more

Atanasov’s own goal spares England’s blushes as North Macedonia earns a draw

This is what happens when Harry Kane – in the form of his life – has to kick the substitutes’ bench. When he was released, the result was immediate, with the England captain forcing an equalizer 40 seconds after his introduction. It was to be an own goal by North Macedonia midfielder Jani Atanasov, but … Read more