Eoin Morgan assesses England’s World Cup chances after ‘crushing defeat’ to New Zealand Former skipper says he is more disappointed by England’s bowling than by its loss to New Zealand The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
‘Terrible mistake’ to prioritise Eat Out to Help Out over schools, inquiry told Anne Longfield, the children’s commissioner for England until February 2021, said the pandemic was a ‘disaster’ for many disadvantaged children. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Time running out for Raheem Sterling to save his England career Raheem Sterling faces a fight to end his England exile in time for Euro 2024. Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023
Newcastle defender Tino Livramento returns to England Under-21s squad Livramento has returned from injury to make his Under-21 comeback. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Topsy Ojo column: Manu Tuilagi’s privileged position makes him a target for Samoa but it’s a sign of respect Representing multiple heritages is a big part of modern culture in professional sport. Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023
George Ford and Owen Farrell reunited – England v Samoa talking points Ford and Farrell are starting together for the first time since the 2021 Six Nations. The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Cricket World Cup: England horror show threatens to end title defence early Well, what on earth happened there? Waking up this morning on day two of this World Cup to find their nightmarish, nine-wicket mauling by New Zealand was no dream, that is the question England must have been asking, longing for the video-gamer's temptation: pause, quit, restart. Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023
Jonny May pledges to give his all for England before ‘bonus time’ ends at Rugby World Cup Jonny May expects his England career to end after the Rugby World Cup, so he wants to bow out in a blaze of glory. Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023
Joey Barton backs Kevin Keegan’s view on female players talking about men’s football The Bristol Rovers manager took to social media to support the former England boss after his recent comments The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Cricket World Cup 2023: Full schedule, fixtures and match dates Every game of the Cricket World Cup after trophy-holders England play last time runners-up New Zealand in Ahmedabad The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Chess: World Juniors lacks big names but Maurizzi has potential to be a star In the 21st century the very best talents have tended to avoid the tournament, in contrast to the 1950s when several winners went on to have successful careers The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
England vs New Zealand: England spinners fail to find their groove in World Cup opener NEW DELHI: The defending champions, England, got off to a shaky start in their ODI World Cup defence, suffering a resounding nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand on Thursday. The Kiwis, runners-up in the 2019 World Cup, exacted revenge for their heartbreaking loss at Lord's four years ago. The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023
Friday briefing: How England became one of the hardest places to find a decent home In today’s newsletter: A shocking but unsurprising new report lays bare the impossible task for many in the UK to put a roof over their head – how did we get here? The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023
New Zealand's surprise hero Rachin Ravindra soaks in his maiden ODI ton AHMEDABAD: It is well-known by now that Rachin Ravindra-who smashed a breath-taking century to play a big part in the Kiwis' nine-wicket trouncing of England at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday night, was at a bar in his native city of Bangalore when New Zealand lost a heart-breaking 2019… The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023
The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023 World Cup: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra slam tons as New Zealand hammer England AHMEDABAD: It was a rematch of the thrilling 2019 ODI World Cup final at Lord's which they had lost to England due to a dubious boundary countback rule, and, if New Zealand had revenge in their minds, they got it in ample measure, after four years of wait!
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023 Who is Rachin Ravindra – New Zealand’s new World Cup hero with strong Indian roots It’s fitting that Rachin became New Zealand’s youngest batter to score a World Cup century on Indian soil – his name is a portmanteau for two Indian cricketing legends
The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023 Over 100,000 children in England and Wales have parent in prison, analysis shows Record comes as Estonia confirms it is in talks with UK over plans to accept British prisoners amid overcrowding crisis
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Gareth Southgate says he will take no chances with Bukayo Saka’s fitness The forward is in England’s squad for games against Australia and Italy, despite limping out of Arsenal’s last three matches.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023 Friends reunited: England hope to reap benefit of Ford-Farrell axis Experienced pair will turn out at 10 and 12 in World Cup pool game against Samoa for the first time in a Test since 2021
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 Bukayo Saka ‘in contention’ for Arsenal vs Man City as Gareth Southgate reveals plan The Arsenal winger could feature at the weekend against Man City despite a midweek injury
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023 ‘I’m not a fan’: Southgate blasts plans for 2030 World Cup on three continents Gareth Southgate has said he fears for the sporting integrity of the three-continent World Cup in 2030
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023 Keegan asked to ‘keep his opinions to himself’ on female football pundits The former England manager reportedly criticised female pundits covering the men’s game but also said ‘they are better than the guys’
The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2023 Morning Mail: referendum on the road, Qatar legal letters, NZ crush England in WC opener Mobile polling stations serve voice voters in remote communities while an FOI release reveals link between Doha legal action and air routes
The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023 Classics that have gone into the Cricket World Cup lore Epic! West Indies’ Clive Lloyd's 102, Gary Gilmour's five-for, Viv Richards' fielding, Keith Boyce's four-wicket haul, Kapil Dev's 175, Inzamam-ul-Haq's 60, Stuart Law & Michael Bevan's stand, Andy Bichel's seven-for, Sachin Tendulkar & Andrew Strauss' innings, Dhoni's 91*, Elliott's 84*, Stokes' 84* & Archer's Super Over - the inaugural World…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023 England injury blow as Jack Willis to miss rest of World Cup England’s back-row forward Jack Willis has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a neck injury