England stars arrive in Qatar ahead of 2022 World Cup kick-off - in pictures
England were among the first of the favourites to arrive in Qatar on Tuesday as Gareth Southgate prepares his stars for their World Cup campaign.
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England on upward trend in search of glory, says Kane
England's squad touched down in Qatar on Tuesday ahead of their latest attempt to end the nation's long wait for a major trophy with captain Harry Kane saying they are trending in the right direction.
Maddison gets squad number as injury fears are eased
England have revealed their squad numbers for the World Cup in Qatar and seemingly ended any lingering doubts over James Maddison's fitness by giving him the number 25 shirt.
England at the 2022 World Cup: who is in Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad?
England are looking to win their second World Cup title at the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament in Qatar. Here's what you need to know about their squad:
Brentford stun Manchester City thanks to Toney double
Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Brentford at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on November 12, 2022. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
Southgate says players can make 'best' period for England with World Cup win
England manager Gareth Southgate called on his players to shut out the noise ahead of this month's World Cup, and focus instead on the opportunity they have to become the greatest team in the country's history with victory in Qatar.
Newcastle continue winning run with win over Chelsea
NEWCASTLE: For the first time in 21 years Newcastle United find themselves in the top four of the Premier League at Christmas — and they ensured that statistic by out-classing, out-battling and out-scoring one of the so-called ‘big six’ elite. A solitary Joe Willock strike in the second-half was enough to ensure three points remained on Tyneside — and send Chelsea home empty-handed — taking Newcastle’s total to 30 from 15 games. Just two points separate United and Manchester City, Liverpool are eight behind the high-flying Magpies.
Bayern stretches Bundesliga lead ahead of World Cup break
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany: With players keen to avoid injury risks ahead of the World Cup, Bayern Munich stretched their Bundesliga lead to six points after a 2-0 win over Schalke on Saturday in their last game before the tournament in Qatar. Bayern lacked some of their usual intensity as Julian Nagelmann’s team cruised to victory against last-place Schalke thanks to goals from Serge Gnabry and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting. Bayern were without Sadio Mané — because of a fibula injury which has made the Senegal forward a World Cup doubt — while Canada left back Alphonso Davies has a muscle issue and Nagelsmann opted not to risk Thomas Müller after the experienced German had a run of minor injuries.