Harry Kane once again proved that he is one of the best strikers in world football with his goal and assist against Albania in Tirana. England captain scored his 33rd goal for his country with a fine header from a Luke Shaw cross. The game was for the 2022 World […]
Former Spurs striker Jermain Defoe is confident goals in the MLS can help him secure a place in England’s World Cup squad. The 31-year-old moved to Toronto FC at the end of February after spending more than a decade in the Premier League, with the hotshot scoring twice on his […]
Former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson says England struggle mentally with penalties. The Blackburn stopper believes Roy Hodgson should do whatever it takes to ensure the England side are ready for this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, including bringing in a sports psychologist if necessary. Robinson, who earned 41 caps for […]
Tottenham Hotspur are considering an offer for out-of-favour Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand, FootballDirectNews.com understands. A source close to White Hart Lane told FDN technical director Franco Baldini, who is in charge of player recruitment, is looking to strengthen the squad in several areas during the summer transfer window. The club […]
Manchester City manager Pellegrini is reportedly eyeing a big-money bid for Everton midfielder Ross Barkley. The Chilean is keen to bolster his squad in the summer, and has prioritised the signings of home-grown players. Barkley has been recommended by a number of his scouts, with the 20-year-old scoring a wonder […]
Manchester United youngster Adnan Januzaj looks to have been promised a key role for Belgium at this summer’s World Cup. FootballDirectNews.com understands that the 19-year-old has repeatedly been asked to pledge his allegiance to the Belgian national side in the past, but he had previously turned them down due to […]
Ex-England star Gary Lineker believes Daniel Sturridge deserves to play in a central role for his country after his performance in Liverpool’s 3-0 destruction of Man United today. The Reds star was forced to play in a wide position during England’s recent win over Denmark while Wayne Rooney was selected […]
Manchester City are weighing up a move for ex-Everton loanee Gerard Deulofeu, FootballDirectNews.com understands. A source close to the Etihad Stadium told FDN the Blues are keen to add more width to their squad before the 2014-15 season begins, having seen another Spain international – Jesus Navas – endure an […]
Everton’s Bryan Oviedo suffered a horrific double leg-break against Stevenage at the end of January which many believed would rule him out of the World Cup in Brazil. The Costa Rican, however, is defying all odds in his recovery and is on course to face England in the group stage […]
Former Manchester United star Michael Owen has revealed that the abuse he has received on social media has made him change his personality. The ex-Liverpool and England striker, who retired at the end of last season following a brief stay at Stoke City, believes the ease with which anyone can […]