Charlie Bennett
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Tom Wood vows France game will be "full-blooded"
England's Tom Wood tells France to expect a "full-blooded" encounter when the teams meet at Twickenham on Saturday.
Aug 11, 03:37
Stuart Lancaster: 'Sam Burgess is ready for England chance'
Sam Burgess has an "opportunity" to stake his claim for a place in England's World Cup squad, says head coach Stuart Lancaster.
Aug 11, 03:23
Matt Elliott optimistic over Leicester City season
Ex-defender Matt Elliott backs Leicester City to have a good campaign under Claudio Ranieri this season.
Aug 11, 03:08
Daley Blind confident he can excel in Manchester United's defence
Manchester United player Daley Blind insists that he has what it takes to play as a centre-back this season.
Aug 11, 02:53
Roberto Martinez hits out at "unfair" transfer window
The current transfer window format is "very unfair" on the clubs, according to Everton boss Roberto Martinez.
Aug 11, 02:42
Jamie Carragher unconvinced by 'return' of Yaya Toure
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is yet to show he is at his best until he proves that he is better defensively, claims Jamie Carragher.
Aug 11, 02:27
Report: Stoke City on verge of tying up Xherdan Shaqiri deal
Xherdan Shaqiri will officially become a Stoke City player today for a fee of £12m from Inter Milan, according to reports.
Aug 11, 02:15
Joe Root backs Alastair Cook to stay England captain
Joe Root says that he hopes Alastair Cook stays on as England captain after the Ashes.
Aug 10, 05:45
Mark Hughes: 'Erik Pieters should be fit to face Tottenham Hotspur'
Left-back Erik Pieters will be available to play against Tottenham Hotspur this week, according to Stoke City boss Mark Hughes.
Aug 10, 05:36
Report: Stuart Lancaster to name England side today
England head coach Stuart Lancaster will name his side to face France later today, according to reports.
Aug 10, 05:20
Jose Mourinho adamant Petr Cech is not missed at Chelsea
Goalkeeper Petr Cech is not missed at Chelsea, according to manager Jose Mourinho.
Aug 10, 05:07
Niall Quinn impressed with 'phenomenon' Reece Oxford
Niall Quinn claims that "a star is born" after watching West Ham United's Reece Oxford face Arsenal.
Aug 10, 04:54
Mark Butcher: 'England should pick Adil Rashid for fifth Ashes Test'
Adil Rashid should be picked to play in the fifth Ashes Test, according to former England batsman Mark Butcher.
Aug 10, 04:36
Darren Lehmann backs Steve Smith to take over as Australia captain
Steve Smith should become Australia's new international captain, claims coach Darren Lehmann.
Aug 10, 04:21
Shane Lowry relieved to finally secure PGA Tour win
Shane Lowry admits that he started to doubt himself before winning his first PGA Tour title after so many near misses this season.
Aug 10, 04:07
Glen Johnson: 'Philippe Coutinho will be one of world's best players'
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho will be one of the best players in the world, according to Stoke City's Glen Johnson.
Aug 10, 03:56
Graeme Souness waves away critics of Arsenal's Petr Cech
Petr Cech will prove to be a "top class" goalkeeper for Arsenal this season, according to Graeme Souness.
Aug 10, 03:43
Fernandinho tips Raheem Sterling to cope with critics
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho expects Raheem Sterling to be successful following his move from Liverpool.
Aug 10, 03:32
Tony Pulis excited by Rickie Lambert, Saido Berahino partnership
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis hopes that Saido Berahino and Rickie Lambert create a good partnership up front this season.
Aug 10, 03:18
Report: Manchester United make fresh move for Harry Kane
Manchester United have reportedly made a new move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane.
Aug 10, 03:02
Bojan Krkic 'not ready' for Stoke City return
Stoke City striker Bojan Krkic is not yet ready to make his return to the Potters' first team, says boss Mark Hughes.
Aug 10, 02:46
Harry Redknapp: 'Arsenal will win league with new striker'
Arsenal will win the Premier League title this season if they sign a new striker, according to Harry Redknapp.
Aug 10, 02:34
Garry Monk hails re-motivated Jonjo Shelvey
Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey produced "his best football" at Chelsea, says manager Garry Monk.
Aug 10, 02:24
Manchester City to sign Kevin de Bruyne this week?
Kevin de Bruyne could join Manchester City for £46m this week, according to reports.
Aug 10, 02:12
Watford boss "very happy" with opening day draw at Everton
Quique Flores says that he is "very happy" with his Watford team, who drew 2-2 at Everton on the opening day of the new Premier League season.
Aug 8, 17:52
Louis van Gaal: 'Manchester United want David de Gea to stay'
Manchester United want goalkeeper David de Gea to stay at the club this summer, according to manager Louis van Gaal.
Aug 8, 17:38
Rudy Gestede relieved with 'tough' away win at Bournemouth
Aston Villa match-winner Rudy Gestede says that he is "very happy" to score as the Villans recorded a 'tough' win at Bournemouth.
Aug 8, 17:22
Bolton Wanderers fail to take chances in goalless draw
10-man Bolton Wanderers hit the bar three times in the second half as they draw 0-0 with Derby County.
Aug 8, 17:00
Birmingham City survive late Reading surge to claim three points
Orlando Sa misses a last-minute penalty as Reading fall to defeat at Birmingham City.
Aug 8, 17:00
MK Dons walk past Rotherham United to claim opening-day win
MK Dons ease to an opening-day win against Rotherham United thanks to three first-half goals.
Aug 8, 16:55
Half-Time Report: Bolton Wanderers, Derby County level at half time on opening day
Bolton Wanderers and Derby County remain goalless at half time on the opening day of the season.
Aug 8, 15:52
Half-Time Report: David Cotterill gives Birmingham City half-time lead
David Cotterill's free kick puts Birmingham City ahead against Reading at half time.
Aug 8, 15:50
Half-Time Report: MK Dons lead Rotherham United at the break
Rotherham United trail 3-1 at home to the MK Dons at half time on the opening weekend of the season.
Aug 8, 15:49
Glenn McGrath: 'Michael Clarke has made the right decision'
Glenn McGrath says that Michael Clarke has made the right decision to retire from Test match cricket.
Aug 8, 14:54
Piers Morgan: 'Alastair Cook, England have shut me up'
Piers Morgan claims that he has been proved wrong by Alastair Cook after England won the Ashes series.
Aug 8, 14:45
Team News: Orlando Sa, Paul McShane among Reading debutantes at Birmingham City
Reading hand debuts to Jonathan Bond, Paul McShane, Stephen Quinn and Orlando Sa at Birmingham City.
Aug 8, 14:32
Team News: Simon Church starts MK Dons life on substitutes' bench at Rotherham United
MK Dons have named a familiar starting XI for their opening-day game away at Rotherham United.
Aug 8, 14:23
Team News: Thomas Ince, Jason Shackell handed Derby County starts at Bolton Wanderers
New signings Thomas Ince and Jason Shackell start for Derby County away at Bolton Wanderers.
Aug 8, 14:16
Live Commentary: England vs. Australia - Fourth Test, Day Three - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of day three of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia.
Aug 8, 10:30
Charlie Villanueva stays with the Dallas Mavericks
Forward Charlie Villanueva re-signs for the Dallas Mavericks for a third season.
Aug 7, 00:57
