Quantcast
Channel: England Archives - Sports Blog
Viewing all 132 articles
Browse latest View live

STATS: Australia squad for Ashes 2015

0
0

Australia are hopeful to defend the Ashes urn this summer against England on enemy soil.

Australia 17-man squad to play five-Test match series staring at Sophia Gardens, Lord’s, Derbyshire, Edgbaston, Trent Bridge and The Oval.

The first Tests begins in Cardiff on 8 July.

Michael Clarke (captain)

Tests: 110 Runs: 8511 Ave: 50.66

read more


Twitter reacts as Glen Johnson signs for Stoke City

0
0

Stoke City have confirmed the signing of Ex-Liverpool defender Glen Johnson on a free transfer.

Johnson, 30, has put pen to paper on an initial two-year deal with the Potters after being released by Liverpool following the 2014-15 campaign, in which he has made 19 Premier League appearances last term.

read more

Cook and co answer the critics as England go one up

0
0

English cricket fans were nervous ahead of the first Ashes test and their fears may well have been confirmed with the home side at 40-3 in the first innings. However, with Joe Root continuing his stunning form of the last 12 months, Alastair Cook’s men were dominant for much of the game and they head to Lord’s with a deserved 1-0 lead.

read more

Ashes 2015: England squad for the third Test

0
0

The ECB have have announced the 13-man squad for the third Ashes Test to face Australia at Edgbaston.

Yorkshire’s Jonny Bairstow has replaced the 25-year-old Gary Balance for the third Ashes to be played next Wednesday in Birmingham on July 29.

read more

Cook Set To Ring Changes Ahead of Third Ashes Test

0
0

A week can be a long old time in sport, and that is certainly the case for England’s cricketers right now. A fortnight ago they were the talk of the town following their crushing of Australia in Cardiff, and now the shoe is on the other foot following the Aussies’ 405-run dismantling of the Three Lions at Lords.

read more

Mahela Jayawardene in talks with ECB over short-term role

0
0

Former Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene is currently in talks with the England and Wales Cricket Board about becoming their batting coach on a short-term contract later this year.

England will play three Tests, four ODIs and three T20 Internationals against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates, which gets underway in October.

read more

Reactions: Rooney becomes England’s top goalscorer

0
0

The 29-year-old forward Wayne Rooney became England’s all-time leading goalscorer after netting his 50th international goal in 2-0 victory over Switzerland at Wembley on Tuesday night.

The Manchester United striker surpassed Sir Bobby Charlton’s record of 49 goals by converting a 84th-minute penalty which put the three lions 2-0 up against Swiss in Euro 2016 qualifier.

read more

The Winning Drought Is about to End: Brits vs Aussies

0
0

The British Davis Cup team is half Scottish – and the semis are in Glasgow. It’s obvious the Brits will have a huge home-court advantage, quite literally, too, as their front man Andy Murray was born and raised in this very city. Adrenaline is guaranteed to flow in buckets during these matches: the Aussies will be fighting for their chance at the trophy after a 12 year wait, and for the Brits, it would mean the end of a 79-year dry spell!

read more


Fenerbahce want Chelsea icon John Terry?

0
0

The Turkish giants Fenerbahce are reportedly interested in to sign Chelsea captain John Terry, who is out of contract at Stamford Bridge next summer.

The 34-year-old veteran has been dropped for a number of games for the Blues this season, with manager Jose Mourinho opted Kurt Zouma at centre-back.

read more

Essex: Ravi Bopara signs new two-year contract

0
0

Essex all-rounder Ravi Bopara has signed a new two-year contract extension, that will keep him at the county until 2017.

The England international first played for Essex back in 2002 and since then he has been a regular for the Eagles across all three formats.

read more

Paul Casey turns down 2016 Ryder Cup

0
0

Paul Casey will not be able to feature in the 2016 Ryder Cup after rejecting the opportunity to rejoin the European Tour next season.

The 38-year-old is currently concentrating on competing on the PGA Tour in the United States, has climbed from 75th to 24th in the world rankings.

“Having given the matter a great deal of thought, I have decided not to take up European Tour membership for the coming season,” the three-time Ryder Cup player said in a statement.

“With my wife and young son as my priority, I have decided to continue to concentrate on the PGA Tour which has worked well for us this past year as I have climbed back up the rankings.

“I am very sad not to have the chance to qualify for the 2016 European Ryder Cup team but I believe this decision will help me to be the best I can be both on and off the course and is the right decision for my family.”

Previously, the Englishman represented Europe in the 2004, 2006 and 2008 Ryder Cups.

The 2016 Ryder Cup get underway on 27 September.

Report: Manchester United to make £50m bid for Tottenham’s Harry Kane

0
0

Manchester United are reportedly preparing a huge bid of £50 million for Tottenham Hotspur superstar Harry Kane in January transfer window as manager Louis van Gaal look for a solution to their goal struggles, according to the Daily Star.

The Red Devils failed to score for the seventh consecutive time this season as they were held to a 0-0 draw by West Ham United at Old Trafford on Saturday, a result which leaves them fourth in the league table.

Meanwhile, The England international Harry Kane has scored nine goals in his last eight appearances for the Spurs in all competitions after a slow start to the season.

The report claims that, United boss Louis van Gaal is looking at Kane’s as a primary target for the winter and they are planning to offer £50m for the 22-year-old striker’s services.

Report: Man United veteran set for exit?

0
0

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick could be leaving the club this summer, according to The Sun.

The England international has established himself as one of the consistent performers for the Red Devils since he joined the club from Tottenham Hotspur in 2006.

However, with his current contract is due to expire in five months, the 34-year-old is said to be assessing his options away from the Old Trafford.

Carrick made over 400 appearances for United and has won five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy during his stay with the club.

Newcastle United and Paris Saint-Germain have showed interest in Carrick’s signature during last summer, but reports claims that MLS could be the next move for him.

The five players who can make or break England’s T20 World Cup

0
0

England’s tumultuous start to 2016 continued as they slipped a 3-2 defeat to South Africa in the One Day International Series in Durban.

Coach Trevor Bayliss saw his side race to a 2-0 lead in the series, but South Africa rallied to level it up at 2-2 before AB de Villiers hit a superb century in the fifth and final contest to wrap up a win for the hosts in Cape Town.

Despite the defeat, England can take heart from the effectiveness of Bayliss’ aggressive approach to one-day cricket, and the players will not be downhearted as they begin their preparations for the ICC World Twenty20 Matches in March.

England are putting out higher scores than ever in the shorter forms of the game. The team is based around aggressive hitters with good technique as opposed to the style of old one day cricket which was more about innings building through a low-scoring approach.

The team is developing into an aggressive, dynamic unit, with good variation in the bowling lineup, and if they can find consistency in the middle order then they can mount a serious challenge for the T20 World Cup trophy.

England are narrow favourites to win their opening game against the West Indies on March 16th, and you can visit 32Red on mobile here to get odds of 17/20 on a first day win. Here are the players whose form will be key to England’s chances of success.

Joe Root

Classy, consistent, and aggressive, Joe Root has been England’s rock over the last 18 months in all forms of the game. The Yorkshire Whippet has emerged as the player England can turn to when they find themselves in tricky situations, with his cool head and supremely confident approach, and he has regularly outperformed his teammates in all forms of the game over the last year.

Root is one of the most technically gifted players of his generation, and if he can translate his magnificent progress in other forms of the game to the T20 format, England have a future captain and middle order talisman amongst their ranks for years to come.

Owen Morgan

Owen Morgan finds himself in a scenario that will be familiar to England captains of years gone by: he is a proven tactician but in his captaincy he is suffering from inconsistent batting performances.

England have lacked a middle order finisher to bring home big results in recent years, and Morgan has the ability to be that player with his innovative shot selection and aggressive play.

The arrival of Bayliss as coach has suited Morgan down to the ground, and the T20 World Cup could provide the ideal stage for him to silence his critics and lead from the front. 32Red make England 9/10 to beat South Africa in their second game of the T20 World Cup – Morgan will be seeking revenge for the ODI defeat in that game.

Alex Hales

Alex Hales has had problems in test cricket because of shortcomings in his ability to deal with balls around the offstump. While he is not necessarily suited to the long form of the game, in the short game he has the capability to destroy teams from the top of the innings with his fearless batting and aggressive style.

If he can continue his current form and replicate the type of devastating performance he put in for England when he made his Cricket World Cup debut against Sri Lanka – scoring his first hundred – then he will be a key weapon in Bayliss’ arsenal.

Ben Stokes

An aggressive, emotional character who rises to the big occasion, Ben Stokes has suffered criticism in the last two years for being inconsistent and allowing his emotions to get the better of him at times.

Stokes is more than just a batsman; he is a classic English all-rounder who is prone to moments of inspiration that can dig England out of a hole. He is a game-changer and his moments of magic have drawn comparisons to Kevin Peterson and Freddy Flintoff.

He was a key player in the Ashes last summer, and his penchant for destructive batting saw him score 258 runs off 198 balls in the January Test against South Africa. That is the kind of batting form that could put England, who are 8.5 to win the tournament at Favourit.com, in the position to lift the trophy.

Steven Finn

For all the quality that Bayliss can call upon in the England batting lineup, the inexperience of the bowling lineup is an area that has been causing concern.

However, after being sent home from the Ashes series two years ago, Steven Finn has bounced back with a vengeance. If he can avoid the injury problems that have nagged him in recent months, he can play a key role at the T20 World Cup in India.

A proven wicket taker in an inexperienced bowling side, Finn could rise to prominence and take the limelight if Stuart Broad is not included in Bayliss’ squad.

Finn was included in the squad to face South Africa in January’s One Day International but injury kept him sidelined. If he can pick up his form and fitness ahead of the T20 World Cup, his excellent strike rate could see him become England’s bowling talisman.

Tottenham want Jordan Henderson from Liverpool?

0
0

Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly launch an audacious summer bid to lure Jordan Henderson to White Hart Lane, according to The Sun.

The North Londoners are said to be hoping to make an approach for the Liverpool midfielder, who is said to be value in the region of £25m.

The report claims, due to Spurs’ prospects of Champions League football next season – something which the Reds are unlikely to be able to offer to the 25-year-old playmaker.


The Englishman has established himself in recent times following a unstable start to his Liverpool career since joining from Sunderland in 2011.

However, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is unlikely to sell Henderson at any cost, with the same report suggesting that Spurs are hoping that the a move successful or not will help to send out a strong message to their top-flight Premier League rivals.


Report: Bayern Munich want Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier

0
0

The German newspaper BILD reports that Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier is a prime summer target for Bayern Munich.

The 22-year-old has been scouted by the Bavarians in recent weeks, and they were hugely impressed with his performance during a friendly game between England and Germany.

Dier scored the winner in the 3-2 friendly win, with successfully shutting down Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil.

The England international is a versatile player, who can play in both midfield and defence, and would replace the Spaniard Xabi Alonso at Allianz Arena.

The Bundesliga champions are set to lose their head coach Pep Guardiola at the end of this current season, with the former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti already announced as Guardiola’s replacement.

Spurs however have Dier tied down until 2020, with the England star is a crucial member of Mauricio Pochettino’s squad, and Champions League football to play at the club next season, it is hard to see him making a move away from the north London outfit.

Manchester City keen on Danny Rose?

0
0

Tottenham Hotspur could face a battle to retain the services of Danny Rose as reports claim Manchester City are interested to make a swoop for the defender.

City’s incoming manager Pep Guardiola is set to take charge of this summer and is reported to have targeted the Spaniard as he looks to bolster the squad for next season.

The 25-year-old has impressed this season as they fell just short of winning the Premier League title, and his stellar performance has caught the eye of Guardiola.

The Citizens are desperate to lure the England international away from White Hart Lane when the transfer window opens this summer, but may struggle as the left-back is currently under contract that is valid until 2019 and the north Londoners will be unwilling to sell.

Marcus Rashford extends contract at Man United

0
0

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has committed his long term future by signing a new four-year deal with the Red Devils.

The Englishman, who made his first-team debut in February, performed in a record-breaking goal on his England debut yesterday.

The 18-year-old stellar performance has now been recognised by the FA Cup Champions, and the both parties have agreed on a £25k-a-week contract that will keep him at the Old Trafford to 2020.

The new deal suggests that the teenager is in the plans of newly appointed boss Jose Mourinho.

Rashford will now focus to Euro 2016, with Roy Hodgson set to announce his final 23-man squad for the European championship by May 31.

Tom Moores joins Lancashire on loan

0
0

Lancashire County Cricket Club have confirmed the sinning of wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Moores from Nottinghamshire.

The 19-year-old left-handed batsman, who played for England at under-19 level, has joined the Red Rose on an initial month-long loan spell, and is set to make his Lancashire debut in Friday’s T20 Blast match against Worcestershire.

Lancashire’s Cricket Director and Head Coach Ashley Giles said: “Tom is highly regarded and is an exciting young talent.

“He has a good pedigree and we are looking forward to him joining up with the squad.”

Moores is yet to play his first team game for Notts, however, he has been playing in the second team and academy side.

West Ham sign Ashley Fletcher from Man Utd

0
0

West Ham United have announced the signing of Ashley Fletcher from Manchester United on a four-year deal.

The 20-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Barnsley, scored nine goals including one in the League One playoff final victory over Millwall.

The England Under-20 international, who come through Bolton Wanderers’ academy before joining the Red Devils, was out of contract at Old Trafford, the East London club have confirmed.

“I am very excited to be here. West Ham are a massive club and I am just happy that I can come and further my development here at West Ham,” he told the club’s official website.

“I think it is a club with a lot of ambition. They have a lot of good players and it was a special final season. They managed to finish the campaign very well.

“West Ham are a club built on traditions of giving youngsters a run and hopefully I can get my chance as well.”

Fletcher becomes the Hammers’ fourth signing of the summer following the arrival of Havard Nordtveit, Sofiane Feghouli and Gokhan Tore.

Viewing all 132 articles
Browse latest View live




Latest Images