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Marcus Smith urged to kickstart England attack against Fiji after setbacks

Steve Borthwick has acknowledged Marcus Smith’s diminished role for England but has urged the playmaker to kickstart his side’s attack against Fiji

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2025

Beckhams celebrate knighthood with fireworks as Brooklyn remains silent

The former England footballer got a bit of a shock when on firework lighting duty.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2025

England ring the changes as Marcus Smith and Fin Smith both start against Fiji

Captain Maro Itoje is named on the bench for the first time since 2017 as head coach Steve Borthwick makes seven changes to the starting line-up.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

John Stones speaks out on Phil Foden’s England omission after Champions League brace

The Manchester City midfielder scored twice in a Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund in midweek

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Ollie Robinson bowls at Steve Smith in pre-Ashes nets

The Sussex paceman has an Ashes pedigree.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Thomas Tuchel decides to recall Jude Bellingham in key England squad

Thomas Tuchel has decided to give Jude Bellingham an England recall for the World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania, the Guardian understands

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2025

John Stones says Phil Foden form will give Thomas Tuchel a selection headache

The England boss omitted Foden from last month’s squad but the playmaker impressed with a Champions League brace against Borussia Dortmund.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

What happened between Mary Earps and Hannah Hampton? A timeline of the Lionesses goalkeeping saga

As Mary Earps releases her autobiography 'All In', we timeline the key moments between her England career and Hannah Hampton’s emergence as the Lionesses’ new No. 1.

FourFourTwo · Nov 6, 2025

The rehabilitation of David Beckham and why being knighted was always part of the plan

IN FOCUS: After almost 20 years of waiting, David Beckham has finally got his knighthood. Katie Rosseinsky explores how this is the latest stage of a canny reputational reboot for the former England captain, who has bonded over the ‘good life’ with the King

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2025

Making RE part of the national curriculum will promote tolerance – but only if it’s taught in the right way

An independent review of the national curriculum in England, commissioned by the government, has published its final report. One of the key recommendations is to work towards the addition of religious education (RE) to the curriculum. This would mean RE would have the same status as other humanities subjects for…

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2025