Charlie Bennett
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Mike Atherton: 'Joe Root is already important to England'
Former batsman Mike Atherton labels Joe Root as one of the best young players in the world.
May 25, 03:18
Mike Atherton: 'Alastair Cook scored a brilliant hundred'
Alastair Cook scored one of the best centuries of his career against New Zealand yesterday, says ex-England player Mike Atherton.
May 25, 03:09
Chris Ramsey: 'Queens Park Rangers haven't been good enough'
Queens Park Rangers will start to put plans in place to make a swift return to the Premier League, says Chris Ramsey.
May 25, 03:00
Garry Monk hails "incredible season" despite last-day defeat
Swansea City have had an "incredible" season, according to club manager Garry Monk.
May 25, 02:46
Ronald Koeman urges his players to do even better next season
Southampton must improve next season after coming seventh this year, according to club manager Ronald Koeman.
May 25, 02:28
Alan Pardew proud of Crystal Palace for top-half finish
Crystal Palace have a "strong" group of players who are full of quality and character, says manager Alan Pardew.
May 25, 02:17
Tony Pulis regrets team selection after Arsenal thrashing
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis admits that he should have rested several players against Arsenal.
May 25, 02:08
West Bromwich Albion to release three players this summer
Youssouf Mulumbu, Chris Baird and Jason Davidson have all been released by West Bromwich Albion.
May 24, 18:57
Mark Hughes hails Stoke City supporters for warm Steven Gerrard reception
Mark Hughes describes Steven Gerrard as a "credit to his country" after his last game for Liverpool.
May 24, 18:44
Peter Crouch "proud" of Premier League record
Peter Crouch describes breaking the record number of Premier League headed goals as a "career highlight".
May 24, 18:35
Alan Shearer: 'Newcastle United can be a top club again'
Newcastle United can become a top team again if they buy several new players this summer, says Alan Shearer.
May 24, 18:21
Manuel Pellegrini looks ahead to next season after 'poor' campaign
Manchester City have thrown away too many points this season but will fight to win the Premier League next year, says Manuel Pellegrini.
May 24, 18:07
Gloucester Rugby earn memorable win over Connacht
Gloucester Rugby come from behind to snatch victory after extra time against Connacht in the European Cup playoff semi-final.
May 24, 18:02
Steve Bruce admits Hull City have not been good enough
Hull City have not scored enough goals to stay in the Premier League, says Steve Bruce.
May 24, 17:45
Sam Allardyce accepts it's time to leave West Ham United
Sam Allardyce says that his exit from West Ham United is a mutual decision after the club announced that his contract will not be renewed.
May 24, 17:35
Widnes Vikings score five tries to beat Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Tries from Rhys Hanbury, Stefan Marsh, Jack Owens and Lloyd Owen held Widnes Vikings beat Wakefield Wildcats.
May 24, 17:02
Leicester City round out season with emphatic win
Leicester City thrash Queens Park Rangers 5-1 on the final day of the season to condemn the Hoops to bottom spot in the Premier League table.
May 24, 16:47
Half-Time Report: Jamie Vardy, Marc Albrighton put Leicester City ahead
Jamie Vardy and Marc Albrighton give Leicester City a 2-0 half-time lead over Queens Park Rangers.
May 24, 15:49
Lewis Hamilton refuses to criticise his team after Monaco disappointment
Lewis Hamilton admits that Mercedes must think of ways to improve after an error gifts Nico Rosberg victory in Monaco.
May 24, 15:35
Nico Rosberg admits Lewis Hamilton deserved to win in Monaco
Nico Rosberg insists that he still has to work to do beat Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton to the world title after winning the Monaco Grand Prix.
May 24, 15:17
Louis van Gaal keen to sign new holding midfielder
Manchester United have prioritised signing a new right-footed holding midfielder, admits Louis van Gaal.
May 24, 15:01
Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi keen to stay next season
Liverpool receive a blow as Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi admits that he wants to stay in Spain.
May 24, 14:45
Team News: Queens Park Rangers make three changes for Leicester City trip
Reece Grego-Cox makes his Queens Park Rangers debut in their Premier League finale at Leicester City.
May 24, 14:28
Team News: Papiss Cisse starts for Newcastle United against West Ham United
John Carver recalls Papiss Cisse for Newcastle's crucial final-day game with West Ham United.
May 24, 14:12
Report: Rafael Benitez turns down West Ham United to take over at Real Madrid
Rafael Benitez will reportedly take over as Real Madrid manager after turning down West Ham United.
May 23, 22:49
Cristiano Ronaldo hopes Real Madrid keep Carlo Ancelotti
Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo says that he wants to work with under-fire manager Carlo Ancelotti next season.
May 23, 22:34
Barcelona B stage a comeback but narrowly lose to Las Palmas
Las Palmas beat Barcelona B 4-3 despite conceding three goals in the last 10 minutes.
May 23, 22:22
Fernando Alonso left frustrated after Monaco qualifying
Fernando Alonso insists that he and McLaren teammate Jenson Button should have qualified in the top 10 for the Monaco Grand Prix.
May 23, 21:59
Milos Raonic targets Grand Slam breakthrough this season
World number six Milos Raonic insists that he can make a Grand Slam breakthrough this season, despite missing the French Open through injury.
May 23, 21:40
Carl Froch to make retirement decision next week
Former world champion Carl Froch will decide whether he is going to retire or not at an upcoming meeting.
May 23, 21:24
Phil Brown looks ahead to League One campaign after playoff win
Southend United boss Phil Brown praises his side for equalising in the 122nd minute of their League Two playoff final victory against Wycombe Wanderers.
May 23, 21:11
Jenson Button: 'We should have made the top 10'
Jenson Button insists that his McLaren would have got into the top 10 shootout for the Monaco Grand Prix if he was not hampered by yellow flags in qualifying.
May 23, 20:57
Ian Smith impressed by battling England against New Zealand
England have a lof of work to do if they are going to avoid defeat against New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's, according to former Kiwi international Ian Smith.
May 23, 20:39
Leicester Tigers director: 'We are not disgraced'
Leicester Tigers have nothing to be ashamed of despite their 47-10 semi-final loss to Bath, insists director of rugby Richard Cockerill.
May 23, 20:25
Kane Williamson "disappointed" despite hitting century at Lord's
New Zealand centurion Kane Williamson tells his bowlers to "stick to their guns" ahead of day four of the first Test against England at Lord's.
May 23, 20:13
Mark Wood: 'I showed people what I can do'
England debutant Mark Wood is happy after taking his first Test match wicket against New Zealand at Lord's.
May 23, 19:57
Rob Smedley: 'Monaco problems are a one-off'
Williams are struggling more than they expected at the Monaco Grand Prix, admits performance chief Rob Smedley.
May 23, 19:48
New Zealand in charge at Lord's at the end of day three
Alastair Cook and Ian Bell dig in at the end of day three as England finish on 74-2, still 60 runs adrift of New Zealand's first-innings total at Lord's.
May 23, 19:34
Kimi Raikkonen left frustrated with "disaster" of qualifying session
Kimi Raikkonen is anticipating a "long race" after qualifying sixth for the Monaco Grand Prix.
May 23, 19:11
Celtic boss Ronny Deila pessimistic on early transfer business
Cetic are unlikely to make any early signings this summer, says manager Ronny Deila.
May 23, 17:24
