Three Lions midfielder Jordan Henderson accepts England deserve criticism from fans October 9, 2016 England midfielder Jordan Henderson insists the Three Lions must embark on a charm offensive to win back public support after his side’s unconvincing victory over Malta on Saturday ended with a chorus of boos. Skipper Wayne Rooney was deployed in a deep-lying central midfield role for the World Cup qualifier and was jeered by a [...]
Saracens 30, Wasps 14: Mark McCall demands improvement despite Sarries’ demolition job on high-flyers October 9, 2016 Saracens boss Mark McCall has demanded greater ruthlessness despite seeing the defending champions hit the Premiership’s summit with a bonus-point 30-14 victory over in-form Wasps at Allianz Park. Hooker Jamie George climbed off the bench to score two late tries, adding to first-half touchdowns from prop Mako Vunipola and wing Mike Ellery, while Josh Bassett [...]
Tempers flare as England fail to seal one-day series after defeat to Bangladesh October 9, 2016 Stand-in skipper Jos Buttler accused Bangladesh of immaturity as tensions sizzled during England’s 34-run defeat in the second one-day international in Dhaka. Tempers flared when Buttler was dismissed, on review, by seamer Taskin Ahmed; the usually mild-mannered and unflappable Lancashire wicketkeeper-batsman taking exception to over-zealous celebrations from the Bangladeshi fielders. The pugnacious edge to the [...]
Chris Coleman hails fighting spirit as Wales secure precious World Cup qualifying point October 6, 2016 Wales manager Chris Coleman revelled in his side’s fighting spirit as the European Championship semi-finalists emerged from their World Cup qualifier in Vienna with a precious point after drawing 2-2 with Austria. The visitors twice held the lead courtesy of a 20-yard half-volley from Stoke midfielder Joe Allen and unfortunate own goal by Tottenham centre-half [...]
Cricket bosses confirm England to stage its first ever day/night Test match October 6, 2016 New ground is set to be broken next summer when England’s clash with the West Indies at Edgbaston becomes the first day/night Test match to be staged in this country. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed that England’s showdown with the West Indies, the first Test of the series scheduled to take place between [...]
England are underdogs for one-day series in Bangladesh, says stand-in skipper Jos Buttler October 6, 2016 Stand-in England skipper Jos Buttler has declared Bangladesh the favourites for their three-match one-day series which gets underway with Friday’s tussle in capital city Dhaka. Bangladesh, once viewed as the whipping boys of international cricket, have won their last six 50-over series on home soil, including victories over South Africa, India and Pakistan. Ranked No7 in [...]
Adil Rashid’s leg-spin holds no fear for Bangladesh’s batsmen, insists all-rounder Sabbir Rahman October 5, 2016 Bangladesh all-rounder Sabbir Rahman goaded England ahead of Friday’s opening one-day clash by insisting Adil Rashid’s leg-spin bowling holds no fear for his side’s batsmen. Rashid has forced himself into the one-day reckoning over the past 18 months and is England’s leading wicket-taker in 50-over contests since the 2015 World Cup, claiming 38 scalps. The [...]
Chris Woakes confident for Bangladesh one-day series after 50-over warm-up success October 4, 2016 England all-rounder Chris Woakes declared his side ready for action after they secured a four-wicket victory in their sole warm-up clash against a Bangladesh Cricket Board Select XI in the stifling heat of Fatullah. Stand-in captain Jos Buttler struck an unbeaten 80 and Moeen Ali 70, sharing a stand of 139, as England recovered from [...]
Gareth Southgate has chance to stake claim for England manager’s job on permanent basis, insists skipper Wayne Rooney October 4, 2016 England skipper Wayne Rooney insists interim manager Gareth Southgate has a huge chance to press his claim to be named Three Lions boss on a permanent basis following the shock departure of predecessor Sam Allardyce. Southgate has been entrusted with the England reins for the next four matches after Allardyce’s tenure was brought to a [...]
Sam Jones’ England debut hopes in doubt as Wales skipper Sam Warburton requires surgery October 4, 2016 A potential England debut for Wasps forward Sam Jones during next month’s autumn internationals has been placed in doubt after the back row sustained an ankle injury in training yesterday. The 24-year-old was in contention to replace club-mate James Haskell, who himself is sidelined with a toe injury, but has been forced to return to [...]
