England 23 June 2018 Share this with Facebook Share this with Twitter Share this with Messenger Share this with Messenger Share this with Email Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-44495550 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel It's been widely reported that England's World Cup squad, with an average age of 26, is one of the youngest in Russia.What's less well known, though, is that there's a distinctly northern flavour - 13 of the 23 players grew up … [Read more...] about Mapping England’s World Cup squad
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England’s Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere expected to miss out on World Cup squad
Goalkeeper Joe Hart and midfielder Jack Wilshere are expected to miss out when England manager Gareth Southgate finally goes public with his World Cup squad.Southgate is set to name his 23-man group for Russia 2018 on Wednesday afternoon with the announcement from the Football Association expected at around 1pm.The England boss confirmed he had everything “ready to go” when speaking briefly ahead of attending the League Managers’ Association Awards dinner in London on Tuesday night.Southgate, though, would not be drawn on the widespread reports emerging over the omission of the high-profile duo.The satisfaction of those officially selected by Southgate at Wednesday’s announcement will contrast with the disappointment of those missing out on the trip to Russia next month.Southgate is reported to have called 75-cap goalkeeper Hart on Monday evening to tell him he would not be in the squad, which at 31 could well signal the end of his international career … [Read more...] about England’s Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere expected to miss out on World Cup squad
Former Bury Town and Ipswich Academy keeper Nick Pope set to be named in England’s World Cup squad
PUBLISHED: 17:02 15 May 2018 | UPDATED: 17:02 15 May 2018 Nick Pope looks set to be joining England at the World Cup just seven years after playing for Bury Town. Picture: PA Archant Former Bury Town keeper and Ipswich Academy reject Nick Pope looks set to be named in the England squad for this summer’s World Cup in Russia. Joe Hart has apparently been told that he won't be going to the World Cup. Picture: PA SPORT Months of speculation, scrutiny and intrigue come to a head tomorrow afternoon, when the 23 men charged with taking on the world’s best are revealed. Their delight will contrast markedly with the disappointment of those missing out on Russia, with Hart - comfortably England’s most experienced player - said to miss the cut. - MORE: Nick Pope on his release by Ipswich Town England boss Gareth Southgate is reported to have called the 75-cap goalkeeper on Monday evening to tell him he would not be in the squad, with uncapped Burnley shot-stopper Pope … [Read more...] about Former Bury Town and Ipswich Academy keeper Nick Pope set to be named in England’s World Cup squad
Hart reported to have missed the cut for England World Cup squad
by Press Association May 15 2018, 1.05pm Updated: May 15 2018, 1.47pm FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter Want to read more?Subscribe today from £1 a week Joe Hart’s World Cup dreams appear to have gone up in smoke as Gareth Southgate prepares to name the England squad bound for Russia. Months of speculation, scrutiny and intrigue come to a head on Wednesday afternoon, when the 23 men charged with taking on the world’s best this summer are revealed. Their delight will contrast markedly with the disappointment of those missing out, with Hart – comfortably England’s most experienced player – said to have missed the cut. Despite the 75-cap goalkeeper’s struggles for form and game-time, Southgate spoke glowingly about his professionalism and leadership when third-fiddle to Jordan Pickford and Jack Butland in March’s international meet-up. The England manager also underlined the importance of … [Read more...] about Hart reported to have missed the cut for England World Cup squad
Richard Wigglesworth relishing first England involvement since 2015 World Cup
Register for our free newsletter Richard Wigglesworth feared the 2015 World Cup would stand as a bitter final chapter of his England career. Wigglesworth is set to make his first appearances since the dismal group exit on these shores three years ago when Wales visit Twickenham in a mouth-watering NatWest 6 Nations showdown on Saturday. The veteran Saracens half-back is poised to provide cover for Danny Care from the bench after Ben Youngs was ruled out for four months by the knee ligament damage sustained in Rome on Sunday. The last of his 27 caps was won against Uruguay in the final match of Stuart Lancaster’s reign, and until Sunday he was stranded in Test exile due to Eddie Jones’ reliance on only two scrum-halves. “That was one of the worst weeks of my life. There is no point sugar-coating it – you put that much effort into something and you mess it up,” Wigglesworth said. “So many things go through your mind at the time and it being my last … [Read more...] about Richard Wigglesworth relishing first England involvement since 2015 World Cup