The future of the England football team is hanging in the balance as the FA continues its search for a permanent manager. Lee Carsley, who was appointed as caretaker manager after Gareth Southgate stepped down, has won his first two matches and is now being considered for the job on a permanent basis. However, despite rumors linking top managers like Jurgen Klopp and Eddie Howe to the role, Sky Sports reports that the FA has not made any contact with them. This increases the chances of Carsley securing the job, with the news further boosting his bid for the role.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is facing mounting pressure to turn the club's disappointing season around, with recent losses to Tottenham and Aston Villa sparking talks of potential replacements. Despite winning both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last season, the Dutchman is under scrutiny for United's current performance, even with significant investments in new players. The club's hierarchy, INEOS, is reportedly considering Gareth Southgate and Graham Potter as potential replacements for Ten Hag.
Lee Carsley's first game in charge of England got off to a perfect start as the Three Lions cruised to a 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland. Declan Rice and Jack Grealish, who both infamously switched allegiance from Ireland to England, scored the goals for the visiting team. Despite playing under a new boss and without former manager Gareth Southgate, England looked comfortable and in control throughout the match. However, Carsley's decision not to sing God Save the King and accidentally sitting in the wrong dugout raised a few eyebrows before the game.
England's young wicketkeeper Jamie Smith stole the show on his Test debut as he scored an impressive 70 runs against the West Indies at Lord's. Fans can follow the live action of the match between England and West Indies. In a post-match interview, Smith's teammate Atkinson described his debut as "pretty special" while England's coach Southgate shared his thoughts on dealing with criticism. Meanwhile, Smith's friend Watkins revealed that he had a big role to play in his impressive performance.
Ollie Watkins emerged as the unlikely hero for England as his 91st-minute goal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Netherlands and a place in the European Championship final. The Aston Villa striker, who had only been on the pitch for 10 minutes, netted a sensational cross-goal finish to beat the Dutch goalkeeper and send the Three Lions through to their second consecutive European Championship final. The victory marks a historic moment for England, as they have never before reached the final of a tournament on foreign soil. Manager Gareth Southgate also becomes the first England manager to lead the men's side into two major tournament finals.
In a highly anticipated semi-final match, England faces off against the Netherlands in a bid to secure a spot in the Euro 2024 final. The Three Lions have their sights set on making a consecutive final appearance, this time facing off against Spain who defeated France in a thrilling match earlier this week. Join talkSPORT for live updates, reactions, and commentary as England and the Netherlands battle it out in Dortmund. Tune in to Jim Proudfoot and Stuart Pearce's commentary on talkSPORT's website or app as they guide you through the intense and potentially era-defining game.
Despite a successful run in the recent Euro 2020 tournament, falling at the final hurdle to Italy only added to England's history of major tournament heartbreaks. The team, led by Gareth Southgate, has made strides towards becoming a top contender, but still lacks a trophy to solidify their status. As they head into Euro 2024, many will be wondering if this finally be the year that England breaks their curse and lifts the trophy.
After narrowly defeating Switzerland in the quarter-finals, England faces a tougher challenge in the semis against the Netherlands. The Dutch side had a long and draining journey to the match, but manager Ronald Koeman is confident it won't affect his player's performance. England's manager Gareth Southgate is expected to make one change in his starting lineup, with defender Marc Guehi returning from suspension, and there are rumors he might take a gamble on Luke Shaw. Follow all the action in this crucial match between two football giants.
England manager Gareth Southgate's impact on the national team has not gone unnoticed, as he is reportedly set to be knighted by the King ahead of the Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands. Despite initial criticism, Southgate has led England to the quarter-finals or beyond in every major tournament since taking over in 2018. With a chance to make it to the finals this year, Southgate could finally silence his critics and bring home the Euro trophy.
In the highly anticipated semi-final of Euro 2024, England and Netherlands will battle it out for a spot in the final. With England manager Gareth Southgate acknowledging the pressure and expectations on his team, it's sure to be an intense and exciting game. Fans can relive the two teams' previous match in Euro 96 through full game clips and analysis. Supporters can also join in on the action through #bbcfootball on social media or by texting their thoughts to the BBC team.