Chelsea defender Gary Cahill would welcome the anticipated return of Jose Mourinho to Stamford Bridge.
Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has withdrawn from the England squad to play the Republic of Ireland and Brazil due to injury.
The former England international and Everton captain Phil Neville is in the frame for a senior coaching role at Stoke City following the departure of manager Tony Pulis after seven years in charge at the club.
A four-year plan aimed at unprecedented success for English cricket was unveiled today. In no particular order of priority the players have been charged with winning the Ashes in 2015 and 2017, the World Cup in 2015, the World Test Championship in 2017 and the Women’s World Cup in 2017.
Even with a reported £70m in the kitty for summer signings, Real Madrid striker Higuain may have just become more attractive
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Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has been ruled out of England’s friendlies against Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
Ian Bell and Graeme Swann have both recovered from illness in time to be named in England’s unchanged squad for the second Investec Test against New Zealand at Headingley.
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Sir Ian Botham believes James Anderson will eclipse him as England’s all-time leading wicket-taker.
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Austrian hot-shot Philipp Hosiner could be set for a move to England this summer, Sky Sports can reveal.
If you fancy meeting Jamie Carragher then you’ve come to the correct place.
Sir Ian Botham expects James Anderson to go far beyond his England record haul of 383 Test wickets.
Cardiff Blues lock Bradley Davies is to captain Wales on their two-Test tour of Japan.
Nike strip bears a striking resemblance to the one worn by the old enemy at the 1996 World Cup
RETIRING Manchester United midfielder insists he does not deserve the praise he has received from fellow stars
England and Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain wear the new Nike England Home Kit 2013, set to debut against the Republic of Ireland on May 29 at Wembley.
Ricky Ponting is due to begin his stint with Surrey in their Championship match at Derby next week after confirming his plans to arrive in London next Tuesday.