“We have to get recruitment right; it’s an essential part of modern football,” Sir Jim Ratcliffe said in an interview about his appointment as co-owner of Manchester United earlier this year. “I would rather sign the next Kylian Mbappe than spend a fortune buying success,” Ratcliffe added. “It’s not very smart to buy Mbappe. Anyone … Read more
Phil Foden, voted best player in the Premier League this season, is expected to take his Manchester City form into the European Championship with England – Getty Images/Ryan Pierse Now that the opening match of the European Championship is just around the corner, Telegraph SportsGermany’s football reporters, who will make Germany their home for the … Read more
Gareth Southgate has achieved great success with England, but a trophy still eludes him (Getty Images/The Independent) England have come a long way since Gareth Southgate’s first game as England manager, back in a distant dream when Joe Hart was in goal, Gary Cahill was the defensive rock and Theo Walcott was on the wing. … Read more
With the summer of sports approaching, the latest fashion franchise is signing high-profile sports stars to achieve a viral campaign spot. Burberry this week unveiled its football series featuring England’s finest Phil Foden and Eberechi Eze, while Jude Bellingham has stripped off for Kim Kardashian’s Skims. There was once a shooting of football players in … Read more
Harry Kane offers England something unique at this European Championship (Getty Images) Just hours after Harry Kane knew he would end another club season without a trophy, Bayern Munich let him and the rest of the squad attend a banquet. It was not what most would have chosen after the bitter Champions League semi-final exit … Read more
Gareth Southgate has faced fitness issues and absences in the build-up to Euro 2024. But all 26 players trained on Tuesday as England gave their best for the first time since arriving in Germany the night before. England kick off their Group C campaign against Serbia in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday, before taking on Denmark and … Read more