England

‘Just enjoy the ride’: why club football can wait for Gareth Southgate

The England manager would like to return to the Premier League one day but is more than happy to wait until his work with the national team is complete

David Hytner

22, Nov, 2021 @10:30 PM

Gareth Southgate signs England contract extension to Euro 2024

Gareth Southgate says the decision to extend his England contract was driven by the dream of clearing one last hurdle to success at a major tournament

Nick Ames

22, Nov, 2021 @6:15 PM

Of all England’s bright young things, the multi-role Phil Foden stands out | Jonathan Wilson

Thanks to Pep Guardiola’s guidance, the technically gifted and tactically smart City tyro is now running games from all angles

Jonathan Wilson

20, Nov, 2021 @8:00 PM

England at the World Cup: what can we expect from Southgate’s team?

The manager appears to have settled on a 3-4-3 setup but he needs back-up for the two Harrys – Maguire and Kane

David Hytner, Barney Ronay, Jacob Steinberg, Jonathan Wilson and Jonathan Liew

17, Nov, 2021 @8:00 AM

Gareth Southgate expects ‘no complications’ over new England deal

‘Now is an appropriate time to go through everything’, said Gareth Southgate about his next contract, with the England manager expecting no friendly game before the World Cup

David Hytner

16, Nov, 2021 @10:30 PM

Balance matters more than romance in England’s quest for World Cup glory | Jonathan Wilson

Some old flaws remain, but Gareth Southgate is edging towards a better set-up, even if it means keeping some attacking talent on the sidelines

Jonathan Wilson

16, Nov, 2021 @2:54 PM

England’s young guns add verve and meaning to an absurd mismatch | Barney Ronay

The best thing about a farcically easy night for England in San Marino was the excellence and ebullience of the team’s younger players

Barney Ronay

15, Nov, 2021 @11:53 PM

‘Queuing up to score’: Southgate hails hunger of his 10-goal England team

Gareth Southgate praised England’s hunger and mentality after they qualified for the 2022 World Cup by thrashing San Marino 10-0

Jacob Steinberg

15, Nov, 2021 @11:45 PM

San Marino 0-10 England: player ratings from the World Cup qualifier

Emile Smith Rowe scored and impressed on his first England start, while Harry Kane led the line with four first-half goals

Jacob Steinberg

15, Nov, 2021 @10:50 PM

San Marino 0-10 England: World Cup 2022 qualifier – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Harry Kane scored four as England clocked up double figures for the first time since 1964 to secure their place at the 2022 World Cup. Scott Murray was watching.

Scott Murray

15, Nov, 2021 @10:01 PM

England confirm World Cup 2022 spot with 10-goal demolition of San Marino

Harry Kane netted four first-half goals as England confirmed their place in Qatar with their biggest ever men’s qualifying victory

David Hytner at Stadio Olimpico di Serravalle

15, Nov, 2021 @9:56 PM

England players may protest against Qatar once World Cup spot is confirmed

Gareth Southgate’s side need a point in San Marino to qualify and Conor Coady said the players will speak about human rights in Qatar ‘when the time is right’

Jacob Steinberg

14, Nov, 2021 @10:30 PM