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England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI ahead of Thomas Tuchel's first match in 2026 qualifiers
Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on World Cup performances ahead of the start of the 2026 qualifiers.
17 days ago
England captain Harry Kane pictured on September 6, 2024
England captain Harry Kane admits Ronaldo inspiration ahead of 100th England cap
England captain Harry Kane admits that he draws inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo to maintain his fitness and extend his career for as long as possible.
205 days ago
England's Harry Kane pictured on July 14, 2024
England's most-capped players in history after Harry Kane's 100th appearance
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's most-capped players of all time after Harry Kane's joined their legendary list of international centurions.
206 days ago
England captain Harry Kane on July 10, 2024
Spain vs. England: How do the squads compare ahead of Euro 2024 final?
Sports Mole looks at how the Spain and England squads compare ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final between the two European giants.
264 days ago
England's Jordan Pickford celebrates on July 6, 2024
Euro 2024: Jordan Pickford makes penalty-shootout claim ahead of Netherlands clash
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford discusses his penalty-shootout routine and explains why he 'thrives under pressure' ahead of Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands.
267 days ago
The Netherlands' Memphis Depay celebrates in 2019
Netherlands vs. England: Classic contests ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final
Sports Mole looks at five classic contests between the Netherlands and England ahead of Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final.
269 days ago
Manchester City players celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup on June 3, 2023
Manchester City's past FA Cup finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City's previous appearances in the FA Cup final.
307 days ago
Nottingham Forest's Trevor Francis pictured on January 1, 1970
Former England striker Trevor Francis dies, aged 69
Former England, Birmingham City and Nottingham Forest striker Trevor Francis dies aged 69.
2 years ago
Diego Maradona scores against England on June 22, 1986
Top 10 greatest moments in World Cup history
Ahead of this winter's finals in Qatar, Sports Mole reflects on some of the defining moments in World Cup history and decides on the top 10.
2 years ago
Diego Maradona scores against England on June 22, 1986
Top 10 World Cup goals of all time
Sports Mole picks out our top 10 goals in the history of the World Cup.
2 years ago
Referee Horacio Elizondo (C) of Argentina shows France's Zinedine Zidane (L) a red card next to Italy's Gennaro Gattuso during their World Cup 2006 final soccer match in Berlin July 9, 2006
Top 10 most controversial World Cup moments of all time
In preparation for one of the most controversial World Cups of all time, Sports Mole looks back on the 10 most controversial moments in tournament's history.
2 years ago
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on May 2, 2021
On This Day: Steven Gerrard retires from England duty
Steven Gerrard, then 34, won 114 caps for the Three Lions over a 14-year period and captained the side on 38 occasions.
4 years ago
Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
On This Day: Wayne Rooney cleared to play in World Cup
The 20-year-old's World Cup ended with a red card against Portugal.
4 years ago
England's Phil Foden in action against Iceland in the UEFA Nations League on November 18, 2020
Peter Shilton: 'There is something special about Phil Foden'
Peter Shilton believes Phil Foden has the ability to take Euro 2020 by storm in the same way Paul Gascoigne did at the 1990 World Cup.
4 years ago
 Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers with Nampalys Mendy after the match on May 7, 2021.
The talking points ahead of the FA Cup final
The London club are chasing a ninth cup success, while the Foxes have never won the trophy.
4 years ago
Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough: 'I trust my Northern Ireland players'
Captain Steven Davis stands to break Peter Shilton's British appearance record as he earns his 126th Northern Ireland cap.
4 years ago
Steven Davis at a Northern Ireland press conference on September 8, 2019
Steven Davis not focused on records ahead of Bulgaria clash
The 36-year-old Northern Ireland captain will move clear of Peter Shilton's British caps record in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier.
4 years ago
Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Preview: Northern Ireland vs. USA - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's international friendly clash between Northern Ireland and USA, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
4 years ago
Steven Davis at a Northern Ireland press conference on September 8, 2019
Ian Baraclough urges pundits to "stop trying to retire" Steven Davis
The Rangers midfielder equalled Peter Shilton's British record of 125 caps in Thursday's World Cup qualifier against Italy.
4 years ago
David Beckham celebrates winning his 100th cap for England in 2008
On This Day: David Beckham wins 100th England cap
The midfielder played 63 minutes in a 1-0 friendly defeat to France at the Stade de France.
4 years ago
Italy players celebrate Federico Bernardeschi's goal against Estonia on November 11, 2020
Preview: Italy vs. Northern Ireland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Italy and Northern Ireland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
4 years ago
Steven Davis at a Northern Ireland press conference on September 8, 2019
Steven Davis pens new one-year deal with Rangers
The Rangers midfielder has signed up for another year with the Scottish champions.
4 years ago
Derby County's Wayne Rooney pictured in October 2020
Wayne Rooney's illustrious playing career in numbers
The former England captain holds records for both his country and Manchester United.
4 years ago
Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough pictured on September 7, 2020
Ian Baraclough insists Northern Ireland unaffected by threat of relegation
Romania are expected to be handed over a walkover win by UEFA's disciplinary body - a decision which would condemn Northern Ireland to the drop.
4 years ago
Former England goalkeeper Ray Clemence pictured in August 2009
Peter Shilton pays tribute to "great all-round guy" Ray Clemence
Ray Clemence died on Sunday aged 72 and Peter Shilton hailed him as 'up there' with the best while Harry Redknapp called him 'one of the all-time greats'.
4 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
A closer look at Ray Clemence's wonderful 23-year career
Ray Clemence was a key part of the Liverpool team which won three European Cups.
4 years ago
England's goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence arrives to attend The Football Association's 150th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Grand Connaught Rooms in central London on October 26, 2013
A look at England's greatest goalkeepers, including Ray Clemence
England have produced a number of world-class shot-stoppers.
4 years ago
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson pictured in June 2020
Memorable encounters between England and Denmark ahead of Nations League clash
Daniel Sturridge settled the most recent contest between the two teams.
5 years ago
Bryan Robson scores for England against France on June 16, 1982
On This Day: Bryan Robson scores against France after 27 seconds
The midfielder scored one of the fastest goals in World Cup history in what would evolve into an impressive 3-1 win over Group 4 rivals France.
5 years ago
Peter Shilton pictured in 2017
England's 10 most capped goalkeepers
England have produced some fine shot-stoppers.
5 years ago
Peter Crouch makes his debut for Burnley on February 2, 2019
An all-Peter XI including Shilton, Beardsley and Crouch
This team would be a handful up front.
5 years ago
Peter Shilton pictured in 2017
Peter Shilton reveals struggle with gambling addiction
England's record caps holder says he has not gambled for five years.
5 years ago
Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
A statistical look back at England's 999 international matches
England have won 568 of their 999 matches for a 57 per cent win rate.
5 years ago
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
5 years ago
Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
Hero, mentor and inspiration - fellow goalkeepers pay tribute to Gordon Banks
Peter Shilton and Peter Schmeichel were among those to salute Banks' greatness.
6 years ago
Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
6 years ago
Wayne Rooney appears for DC United against the Vanncouver Whitecaps on July 14, 2018
Peter Shilton accuses England of "going backwards" with Wayne Rooney recall
Peter Shilton disagrees with Wayne Rooney's inclusion in the England squad to face USA, claiming that it devalues the honour of representing the Three Lions.
6 years ago
England's Jordan Pickford celebrates after Harry Maguire scored their first goal against Sweden on July 7, 2018
David Seaman: 'Jordan Pickford proving people wrong'
Former England goalkeeper David Seaman believes that Jordan Pickford is proving people wrong with his performances at this summer's World Cup.
7 years ago
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1Liverpool30227170274373
2Arsenal301710355253061
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest30176750351557
4Manchester CityMan City30156957401751
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle29155949391050
6Chelsea29147853371649
7Aston Villa3013984445-148
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton30121174845347
9Fulham3012994440445
10Bournemouth301281049381144
11Brentford30125135147441
12Crystal Palace29101093734340
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd30107133741-437
14Tottenham HotspurSpurs291041555431234
15Everton30713103237-534
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham3097143350-1734
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves3085174158-1729
18Ipswich TownIpswich3048183063-3320
19Leicester CityLeicester3045212567-4217
20Southampton3024242271-4910


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