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Aidy Boothrody’s selection gamble backfired as England Under-21s crashed out of Euro 2019. Romania sealed a 4-2 win during a bonkers finish in Cesena as the Young Lions suffered a second straight defeat in Italy. All six goals came in the final 14 minutes after George Puscas’ penalty opened the scoring. Ianis Hagi also scored…

According to Football Insider, Crystal Palace have identified Clyne as Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s potential replacement. It’s looking increasingly that Wan-Bissaka will join Manchester United, and Palace are planning ahead. Clyne, 28, has lost favour at Liverpool – in part due to the rise of Trent Alexander-Arnold. He spent the second half of last season on loan at Bournemouth…

The Women’s World Cup group stage has come to an end, and while all eyes have been on the games, social media has produced its fair share of intriguing moments too. The players have been active off the pitch as well as on it in entertaining the fans – South Africa’s rendition of this Whitney…

Hamilton have announced the signing of defensive midfielder Will Collar from Brighton. The 22-year-old, a product of the Seagulls youth system, made his first-team debut for Albion in a League Cup tie against Southampton last August. Manager Brian Rice told AcciesTV: “I’ve seen a fair bit of Will in my travels during the year. I’ve…

According to Portuguese reports (via The Independent), Liverpool have entered the race for Wamangituka. Barcelona are also said to be interested in the Congolese striker. Wamangituka scored 11 goals in 32 games in Ligue 2 last season. Paris FC narrowly missed out on promotion, losing in the play-offs to Lens. But the 19-year-old has caught the eye…

Grant McCann has been appointed Hull manager, the Championship club have announced. The 39-year-old former Northern Ireland midfielder moves from League One side Doncaster to succeed Nigel Adkins, who was unable to come to terms on a new deal with the Tigers. McCann, who has signed a 12-month rolling contract, said: “I am delighted to…

Brighton have completed the signing of defender Matt Clarke from Portsmouth for an undisclosed fee. Centre-back Clarke has agreed a four-year contract with the Seagulls to become the first arrival under new boss Graham Potter. The 22-year-old, who made 175 appearances during four seasons with Pompey, will provide competition for Lewis Dunk and Shane Duffy at…

Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin is taking inspiration from Liverpool’s Champions League heroics in a bid to save England Under-21s’ Euro 2019 hopes. The striker will start in Friday’s must-win Group C game with Romania in Italy after being a substitute in the late opening defeat to France. The 10-man Young Lions conceded twice at the death…

Former England internationals Ray Parlour and John Barnes must have been delighted to get the call to host the first-round draw for the 2019/20 Carabao Cup. After all, previous draws have taken place in such far-flung destinations as Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City. So where would Carabao, the Thai energy drink company which has…

The former Schalke 04 player started just 21 Premier League games for Pep Guardiola’s side last season and has frequently been linked with a move to Bavaria. Poland star Lewandowski revealed that Sane’s potential arrival is exciting the club’s Germany internationals after the 23-year-old scored two goals in two Euro 2020 qualifiers at the start of…