John Stones to miss England clash with Ivory Coast after returning to Man City
John Stones will miss England’s friendly against Ivory Coast having left the camp as an injury precaution.
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Soccer-France's Deschamps backs Mbappe, Kimpembe to shrug off PSG struggles
(Reuters) - France manager Didier Deschamps has backed striker Kylian Mbappe and defender Presnel Kimpembe to shrug off their struggles at Paris Saint-Germain and put their best foot forward if called upon to play at home to South Africa in a friendly on Tuesday.
Kane’s wait and Zaha on mission – talking points ahead of England v Ivory Coast
England’s preparations for the World Cup continue on Tuesday night with a friendly against Ivory Coast.
France's Deschamps backs Mbappe, Kimpembe to shrug off PSG struggles
France manager Didier Deschamps has backed striker Kylian Mbappe and defender Presnel Kimpembe to shrug off their struggles at Paris Saint-Germain and put their best foot forward if called upon to play at home to South Africa in a friendly on Tuesday.
England manager Gareth Southgate not certain on 'complicated decision' to pick Harry Maguire
England manager Gareth Southgate has said it is a ‘complicated decision’ to keep Harry Maguire in his England team. The Manchester United central defender has been in poor form since the start of last season, and has regularly committed mistakes to hamper his club team, and has also struggled with the national side despite not missing a game during the country’s World Cup qualification matches. Ad/> The 29-year-old former Leicester City player did not play for England when they faced Switzerland at the weekend, but could take to the pitch against Ivory Coast in Tuesday night’s international friendly.
Aurelien Tchouameni makes Man City admission when asked about his future at AS Monaco
Aurelien Tchouameni referenced both Manchester City and Real Madrid when asked to comment on the speculation surrounding his future.
Southgate defends Maguire: 'He can play at the highest level'
Gareth Southgate has defended his selection of Harry Maguire in the England squad for this month’s friendlies, insisting the defender "can play at the highest level".
Southgate backs under-fire Maguire with England star set to return
Gareth Southgate insists Harry Maguire can still thrive at the highest level as the beleaguered England defender prepares to return in Tuesday's friendly against Ivory Coast.