Can Coventry keep Lampard? – Sam Parkin's EFL takeaways

The prime minister has given a heavy hint that there will be an extra bank holiday if England win the World Cup. Thomas Tuchel’s team will play Norway in the quarter-finals on Saturday night. The final will take place a week on Sunday, on 19 July. It is widely expected Sir Keir Starmer will step…

Mark Allen survived a spirited comeback from China’s Zhou Yuelong to win the English Open in a final-frame decider and claim his first ranking title in 19 months. Northern Ireland’s Allen led Sunday’s final in Brentwood 6-2 and 7-3 before Zhou roared back to win five consecutive frames and lead for the first time. Former…

Speaking on Match of the Day, Danny Murphy and Joe Hart praise Arsenal for giving Mikel Arteta time after he guided the club to their first Premier League title in 22 years, following Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Bournemouth. Boats, fire and a TikTok song – inside Arsenal’s title win Available to UK users only….

Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi’s £20m move to Manchester City is progressing, with the England international set to have a medical on Sunday. Guehi, 25, has already agreed personal terms with the Blues. City started talks with Guehi this month following injuries to defenders Josko Gvardiol and Ruben Dias. The Palace captain, who has been…

Ecuador defender Mario Pineida has died at the age of 33 after being shot in Guayaquil. Local media reported that Pineida was shot on Wednesday by two people on motorbikes who opened fire on him, his mother and another women outside a shop in the north of the city. Ecuador’s interior ministry said it has…

Alex Carey secures victory in style for Australia, as he hits a four to seal a five-wicket win against England on day five of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, as Australia win the series 4-1. MATCH REPORT: England beaten to give Australia 4-1 Ashes win Available to UK users only. Source link