Newcastle boss Steve Bruce supports move to ban under-12s heading in training
Former Manchester United defender Steve Bruce has backed moves by the Scottish Football Association to ban players under 12 years old from heading the ball in training.
England
Ben Stokes takes centre stage again as England pile on the runs
Ben Stokes continued his irrepressible run of form with a dominant century as he and Ollie Pope handed England full control of the third Test against South Africa in Port Elizabeth.
Rain delays start to second day of third Test between England and South Africa
The second morning of England’s third Test against South Africa was delayed by rain in Port Elizabeth.
Leading surgeon expects Kane to miss Euro 2020
England captain Harry Kane is unlikely to be fit for Euro 2020, a leading orthopaedic surgeon has said.
Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley both fall as South Africa hit back after lunch
Dom Sibley and Zak Crawley gave England a solid foundation on the first morning of the third Test in Port Elizabeth before both fell as South Africa rallied in the afternoon to keep the score in check at 117 for two.
Ford: England won’t be left with World Cup hangover
George Ford insists England will not suffer from a World Cup hangover when the Six Nations kicks off next month.
Jordan Henderson and Lucy Bronze named England players of the year
Jordan Henderson and Lucy Bronze have been voted BT England players of the year for 2019, the Football Association has announced.
Health issues force Jack Leach to leave England’s tour of South Africa
Jack Leach is leaving England’s tour of South Africa after battling a series of health issues, including a recent bout of sepsis.
Which England players could step up should Kane fail to return for Euro 2020?
England manager Gareth Southgate will be hoping captain Harry Kane returns fighting fit following hamstring surgery to lead the team into the Euro 2020 finals.
Mark Wood pushing claims to be England’s ‘X factor’ in third Test
Mark Wood has stepped up his bid to prove he is the man to provide England with the “X factor” they are looking for in the third Test against South Africa.
Mourinho raises possibility injured Kane could miss Euro 2020
Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho has raised the possibility that Harry Kane could be out until next season and miss Euro 2020.