Diminutive batsman James Taylor guides England to cusp of series win with half-century in third one-day international against Pakistan in Sharjah November 17, 2015 England skipper Eoin Morgan saluted the performance of James Taylor after the diminutive batsman struck a composed half-century to guide his side to a six-wicket victory against Pakistan in the third one-day international in Sharjah yesterday. Taylor struck 67 not out and shared an unbroken stand of 117 with the under-pressure Jos Buttler, who amassed [...]
Ireland qualify for Euro 2016 as Jonathan Walters helps exorcise ghost of Thierry Henry handball November 16, 2015 Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill hailed the battling qualities of his side after they overcame Bosnia-Herzegovina in a nervy play-off at the Aviva Stadium last night to qualify for next year’s European Championships. Ireland are no strangers to play-offs and had lost five of their previous seven, but a goal in each half from [...]
ATP World Tour Finals: Ruthless streak is key to success, insists victorious Andy Murray after defeating Spain’s David Ferrer November 16, 2015 Britain's Andy Murray highlighted the importance of a clinical approach after his quest for a maiden ATP World Tour Finals crown started in solid fashion against Spain’s David Ferrer at London’s O2 Arena on Monday. The Scot recorded his fifth successive win over seventh seed Ferrer, dispatching the 33-year-old 6-4, 6-4 in 90 minutes, and will [...]
Australia’s Michael Cheika becomes latest international heavyweight to rule himself out of England job November 16, 2015 England's search for a new head coach was dealt a further blow yesterday after Australia’s Michael Cheika became the latest international heavyweight to rule himself out of contention. Cheika had emerged as one of the leading candidates to succeed Stuart Lancaster, having revived Australia’s fortunes since taking over from Ewen McKenzie in October 2014 and [...]
Depleted England call-up Manchester United rookie Jesse Lingard for France friendly November 15, 2015 Injury-hit England have called up Manchester United rookie Jesse Lingard for tomorrow’s friendly against France at Wembley despite him clocking up just 193 minutes of Premier League action for the Old Trafford club. Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson opted to swell his already depleted England party after Lingard’s club-mate Michael Carrick and top-flight leading scorer [...]
European Champions Cup victory was my greatest in a Wasps shirt, says England second row Joe Launchbury November 15, 2015 Second row Joe Launchbury insisted that his side’s emphatic 33-6 European Champions Cup victory against three-time winners Leinster in Dublin yesterday was the finest of his Wasps career. A try from wing Christian Wade together with two penalties from fly-half Ruaridh Jackson and one from centre Elliot Daly gave Wasps a 16-6 interval lead, as [...]
World Cup-winning coach Jake White wants to succeed Stuart Lancaster – but only if first choice of England’s rugby bosses November 12, 2015 World Cup-winning former South Africa coach Jake White has told England’s rugby bosses that he is interested in succeeding Stuart Lancaster – but only if he is their first choice. White has emerged as one of the leading candidates to replace Lancaster, whose departure as England head coach was confirmed on Wednesday following a review [...]
England boss Roy Hodgson admits being unsure of strongest Three Lions side despite being months from Euro 2016 November 12, 2015 England manager Roy Hodgson has admitted that he does not know his strongest side despite only having a handful of matches remaining before next year’s European Championships in France. Hodgson has confirmed that skipper Wayne Rooney will be rested for Friday's friendly clash with Spain in Alicante, but that he is set to return against [...]
Don’t have inhibitions, England need to stick with positive mindset November 11, 2015 It didn't work out for England in their opening one-day international against Pakistan yesterday but it is so important that individuals within that side do not retreat into their shell on the back of personal disappointment. At times over the past decade, if some guys got a couple of low scores they would be panicking and [...]
No excuses offered by England one-day skipper Eoin Morgan after suffering heavy six-wicket defeat November 11, 2015 England skipper Eoin Morgan blamed muddled thinking at the crease for his side’s failure to set a defendable total during their six-wicket defeat in yesterday’s opening one-day international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. In between two collapses which saw England slump to 14-3 and then lose their final five wickets for just 33, Morgan and [...]
