Saturday Sport: John O'Shea takes charge of Ireland for first time
In a busy day of sport, Ireland's women get their Six Nations campaign underway, while John O'Shea takes charge of Ireland for the first time.
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'We didn't want to stop that happening' - Gareth Southgate explains England U-turn on Man United's Kobbie Mainoo
England manager Gareth Southgate has said he will not hesitate to give Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo his debut in either of their upcoming friendlies against Brazil or Belgium.
Stunning Gareth Southgate verdict sends explicit and brutal warning to Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Gareth Southgate’s future has become a hot topic of discussion during the international break. The England manager has been heavily linked with the Manchester United hotseat.
I played against Kobbie Mainoo on his full Manchester United debut and one thing stood out
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford believes Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo's maturity on the ball has stood out the most as he prepares to potentially make his England debut this week.
Preview: John O'Shea's shot to shine as Ireland welcome Belgium to town
Belgium come to the Aviva Stadium this evening for what must be the most high-profile friendly international in recent memory.
England boss Southgate dismisses disrespectful Man Utd links
England manager Gareth Southgate said reports linking him with the top job at Manchester United were completely disrespectful and that he would only make a decision about his future after the European Championship.
England Captain Harry Kane To Miss Brazil Clash
England captain Harry Kane will miss Saturday's friendly against Brazil and is "extremely doubtful" to face Belgium next week. Kane suffered an ankle injury playing for Bayern Munich in their 5-2 win over Darmstadt last weekend and will not be risked for the meeting with Brazil at Wembley. The former Tottenham striker also faces the possibility of missing Tuesday's friendly against Belgium at Wembley. That will be the final match before England boss Gareth Southgate names his Euro 2024 squad, although Kane has no worries about his place on the flight to Germany in June.
John O'Shea has set the tone and players have responded
John O'Shea’s main priority at the start of this international window was to set the tone with his assembled squad.