The Latest Breaking News from England

Tottenham: Djed Spence out to silence Mohamed Salah again and then earn England call-up

The full-back kept the Liverpool star quiet in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

England set to name both Smiths in starting XV for France Six Nations clash

England are poised to select both Fin Smith and Marcus Smith in the same starting team to face France in the Six Nations this weekend

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025

Labour MP to push for better maternal mental health care after friend’s suicide

Laura Kyrke-Smith says perinatal mental health care in England is ‘postcode lottery’, with disadvantaged women more likely to miss out

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2025

Former England captain Bryan Robson says cancer care should be national priority

The ex-footballer, who was known as ‘Captain Marvel’, had treatment for throat cancer in 2011 while managing the Thailand national men’s team.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

Jasprit Bumrah's name missing in India's updated squad for England ODIs

NEW DELHI: The suspense around pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah's fitness continues as the updated squad for the ODI series against England released by the BCCI on Tuesday does not feature his name, while he was earlier expected to be available for the third match of the series.

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025

National Education Union suspends planned teacher strikes in sixth form colleges

Members have already staged eight days of strike action since November in a fight for a fully-funded above-inflation pay increase.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

'It's high risk': Ravi Shastri on rushing 'unfit' Jasprit Bumrah back in Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri has cautioned against rushing Jasprit Bumrah back into action for the Champions Trophy if he is not fully fit. Calling it a "high-risk move," Shastri emphasised the importance of managing Bumrah’s workload carefully, given his history of injuries.

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025

Ofsted’s school report cards could be ‘harder’ for parents to use, MPs told

Sam Freedman, who worked as a policy adviser to former education secretary Michael Gove, said he had ‘a lot of worries’ about the proposals.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

India runs the world of cricket, says Kevin Pietersen

MUMBAI: Former England captain Kevin Pietersen is mighty pleased with how India’s multiple investors and IPL team owners bought a stake in teams in a recently-conducted auction by the England Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for teams in ‘The Hundred’ in the UK recently.

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025

Told Abhishek Sharma, it's the best innings I have seen: Kevin Pietersen

MUMBAI: With his blistering innings of 54-ball 135 against England at the Wankhede Stadium in the fifth and final T20I on Sunday, Abhishek Sharma won the hearts of many. Amongst those blown away by the Indian opener's relentless blitzkrieg is former England captain Kevin Pietersen, who is here for commentary…

The Times of India · Feb 4, 2025