The Latest Breaking News from England

Pat Cummins and Steve Smith dovetail beautifully as England falter

As Australia’s captain and his right-hand man set about the hosts’ batters, a telling hush fell over the partisan home crowd

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023

Ben Stokes defiance keeps England in contention in third Ashes Test

Stokes helped England from 87 for five to 237 before Australia closed on 116 for four.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Wayne Rooney forced to give up hope on keeping Premier League loanee

The former England captain has previously hinted that he will look to strengthen his D.C. United squad this summer but he will now likely have to prepare for life without one loanee

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023

It’s hard to play cricket if your school’s got no sports field

Letters: Like most state schools, Cotham lacks the facilities to nurture future sports stars, and its achievement in producing three England cricketers is unlikely to be repeated, writes Rosemary Chamberlin

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023

Inside the Bodyline Ashes series - cricket's darkest hour that ruined the players' lives

The sport's greatest controversy caused such bad feeling it ruined players’ careers, damaged England and Australia's economies and came close to turning into a diplomatic incident

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023

Taylor Harwood-Bellis: England would deserve U21 Euro title but ‘long way to go’

Lee Carsley’s youngsters have made it to Saturday’s final against five-time champions Spain without conceding a goal in the tournament.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

England U21s primed for ‘hell of a performance’ in final, says Lee Carsley

England face Spain in the European U21 decider on Saturday, with the Young Lions’ head coach calling on his players to rise to the ‘big occasion’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2023

Ben Stokes heroics drag England back into third Ashes Test

England's captain Ben Stokes delivered an outstanding performance, single-handedly guiding his team to a more respectable total of 237 all out in their first innings on the second day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley in Leeds on Friday. At tea, Australia had reached 29-1 in reply.

The Times of India · Jul 7, 2023

Ben Stokes’ power hitting keeps England in the hunt at Headingley

The captain clubbed five sixes and six fours as wickets tumbled around him.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Meet the VERY special train station worker who faces being made homeless by closures

George lives at the busy Stourbridge Junction station in the West Midlands, which is one of up to 1,000 across England where the ticket office is at risk of closure

Daily Mirror · Jul 7, 2023