'I'd be livid' – Lineker unimpressed by Mourinho reaction to Rashford miss
Marouane Fellaini's late winner spared United's Champions League blushes.
Nov 27, 22:35
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
Nov 13, 10:42
Preview: Spain vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole looks ahead to Monday's UEFA Nations League showdown between Spain and England, including team news, predictions and a full match preview.
Oct 13, 20:34
England captain Harry Kane wins 2018 World Cup Golden Boot
England striker Harry Kane is confirmed as the Golden Boot winner at the 2018 World Cup after Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe failed to match his tally of six goals.
Jul 15, 18:04
Gary Lineker: 'Kylian Mbappe can be next Cristiano Ronaldo'
Paris Saint-Germain and France attacker Kylian Mbappe "has got everything to become the next Cristiano Ronaldo", claims former England forward Gary Lineker.
Jul 15, 13:37
Gary Lineker: 'N'Golo Kante perfect for Barcelona'
Former Barcelona forward Gary Lineker brands Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante "the perfect signing" for the Spanish champions.
Jul 15, 13:13
England suffer semi-final heartbreak at hands of Croatia
England crash out in the semi-finals of the World Cup courtesy of a 2-1 defeat after extra time at the hands of Croatia, who will face France in the final.
Jul 11, 21:37
Alan Shearer launches foul-mouthed rant at Colombia off air
TV pundit Alan Shearer is caught aiming a foul-mouthed rant towards Colombia off air following England's penalty shootout victory.
Jul 4, 20:55
Preview: England vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview for England's Group G decider against Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 27, 14:00
England break several World Cup records in Panama thrashing
England break several World Cup records in their 6-1 thumping of Panama on Sunday afternoon.
Jun 24, 22:36
Gareth Southgate: 'Harry Kane best striker at World Cup'
England manager Gareth Southgate heaps praise on Harry Kane following the striker's hat-trick in the 6-1 win over Panama, taking him to 18 goals in 26 appearances.
Jun 24, 17:08
Paul Merson: 'Harry Kane poor for England in World Cup opener against Tunisia'
Paul Merson believes that England's World Cup captain Harry Kane was "poor" against Tunisia and needs to get more involved in bringing his teammates into the game.
Jun 20, 19:19
Gary Lineker backs England skipper Harry Kane to shine at 2018 World Cup
Former England and Tottenham Hotspur forward Gary Lineker backs Three Lions captain Harry Kane to shine at this summer's World Cup in Russia.
Jun 10, 14:09
Clarke Carlisle slams media over Raheem Sterling gun tattoo coverage
Former Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle launches an attack on the media for their "unfair" coverage of Raheem Sterling's gun tattoo.
May 31, 19:39
Danilo defends Manchester City teammate Raheem Sterling over gun tattoo
Manchester City and Brazil defender Danilo dismisses the media controversy regarding the gun tattoo sported by club teammate Raheem Sterling.
May 31, 19:23
Football Association sides with Raheem Sterling in tattoo row
The Football Association offers its backing to Raheem Sterling amid criticism of his gun tattoo.
May 29, 20:40
Raheem Sterling hits back at critics of gun tattoo
Raheem Sterling hits back at critics of his gun tattoo and tells them it holds personal significance.
May 29, 15:15
Who will win the World Cup Golden Boot?
With less than week to go until the start of this summer's World Cup, Sports Mole looks at some possible contenders to win the Golden Boot.
May 14, 10:20
Preview: Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League trip to top-four rivals Chelsea.
Mar 30, 11:38
Gary Lineker reacts to Southampton's "pointless" sacking of Mauricio Pellegrino
Gary Lineker says that Southampton have made a "pointless" decision in sacking manager Mauricio Pellegrino.
Mar 12, 21:43
Gary Lineker suggests Jamie Carragher should keep job following spitting incident
Gary Lineker believes that Jamie Carragher should not lose his punditry job at Sky Sports over his spitting incident.
Mar 12, 20:15
Eric Dier defends Dele Alli over diving row
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier defends Dele Alli, saying that his teammate should not focus on the latest claims of diving against him.
Feb 27, 15:49
Graham Roberts defends Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli over dive row
Graham Roberts defends Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli over his alleged diving antics.
Feb 26, 22:51
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Dele Alli an easy target for abuse'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino feels that Dele Alli has become "an easy target", amid fresh diving claims in the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.
Feb 25, 21:03
Former England captain Jimmy Armfield dies, aged 82
Blackpool legend Jimmy Armfield, capped 43 times by England and a member of the 1966 World Cup-winning squad, passes away at the age of 82.
Jan 22, 12:39
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema hits back at Gary Lineker
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema responds to Gary Lineker's recent criticism by insisting that he 'feels sorry' for the former England international.
Nov 1, 14:06
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he wants to coach Spain one day
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits that he would one day like to coach Spain, but is "so happy" at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 2, 20:32
Glenn Hoddle: 'Harry Kane could become Tottenham Hotspur's greatest ever'
Tottenham Hotspur legend Glenn Hoddle backs Harry Kane to become the club's greatest ever striker following his hat-trick against APOEL.
Sep 27, 16:00
Gary Lineker: 'Kyle Walker cannot cross the ball'
Former Tottenham Hotspur and England forward Gary Lineker says that the world's most expensive defender Kyle Walker 'cannot cross the ball'.
Jul 14, 22:43
Top 20 England players of all time - #12
Sports Mole's countdown of the top 20 English players of all time continues with number 12 - Paul Gascoigne.
Jun 13, 14:36
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the final Premier League match at White Hart Lane as high-flying Tottenham Hotspur take on top-four outsiders Manchester United.
May 12, 17:33
Leon Osman: 'Everton can move on if Romelu Lukaku leaves'
Leon Osman believes that Romelu Lukaku is not bigger than Everton and the club will move on if he decides to leave, as they did when Gary Lineker departed Goodison Park.
Apr 12, 21:53
Everton break into top six with win over Hull City
Romelu Lukaku scores twice as Everton thrash Hull City 4-0 to leapfrog Manchester United into sixth place in the Premier League table.
Mar 18, 17:01
Were Leicester City right to sack Claudio Ranieri?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at whether Leicester City were right to sack Claudio Ranieri just nine months after he steered them to Premier League glory.
Feb 24, 18:04
Gary Lineker "shed a tear" over Claudio Ranieri axe
Former Leicester City striker Gary Lineker admits that he "shed a tear" over the decision to sack manager Claudio Ranieri.
Feb 24, 09:30
Gary Lineker slams "unforgivable" Claudio Ranieri sacking
Former Leicester City striker Gary Lineker describes the decision to sack manager Claudio Ranieri as "inexplicable" and "unforgivable".
Feb 23, 20:35
West Bromwich Albion subject of new American TV documentary
West Bromwich Albion are to follow in the steps of Watford and Crystal Palace by featuring in a behind-the-scenes documentary for American TV.
Feb 20, 21:05
BBC to air behind-the-scenes Watford documentary
The BBC announces a four-part documentary series going behind the scenes at Premier League outfit Watford.
Nov 22, 13:18
Gary Lineker presents opening 'Match of the Day' show in underwear
Gary Lineker presents the opening Match of the Day show of the new season in his underwear after saying that he would do so after Leicester City won the Premier League.
Aug 13, 22:50
Gary Lineker: 'Leicester City will rue N'Golo Kante departure'
Gary Lineker believes that Leicester City will struggle to replicate last season's historic achievements without midfielder N'Golo Kante.
Aug 12, 18:32
