Southgate plots England's World Cup plan with some enviable decisions to make
For much of Gareth Southgate’s lifetime, England have been better at qualifying for World Cups than playing in them.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: Why doesn't the Liverpool man play more for England?
Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold won’t represent England during the current international break due to a hamstring injury sustained while training with his club.
A Alexander-Arnold se le resiste la selección
Tiene números de centrocampista. Cifras que a cualquier creador de juego le gustaría tener. 19 asistencias suma esta campaña, en 38 partidos. Desde que debutó con Inglaterra frente a Costa Rica hace cuatro años, cuando solo tenía 29, el lateral ha ganado la Premier League, la Champions League, el Mundial de Clubes y ha sido incluido dos veces en el equipo ideal del año de la PFA y votado mejor jugador joven del año también por la PFA. En estos cuatro años, nadie ha repartido más asistencias en la Premier League. Ni siquiera Kevin De Bruyne, que es tercero en la lista, por detrás de Andrew Robertson, el lateral izquierdo del Liverpool y de Trent Alexander-Arnold. Son 43 pases de gol en total.
Man City could get triple boost for next season's title challenge as World Cup play-offs begin
Pep Guardiola will begin holding his breath on Thursday night as this week's international fixtures get under way. For most games, Manchester City will be simply hoping that their players return with no injuries - but they may have a selfish reason for hoping three of their players experience defeat in the coming days.
Shock starts and five undroppables - Pep Guardiola decisions in last Man City fixture gauntlet
Manchester City are braced for a critical fortnight for their hopes of winning three competitions this season. Pep Guardiola's side face Liverpool in the Premier League and FA Cup in April, with each game coming after a leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Atletico Madrid.
Pep Guardiola's outstanding FA Cup record is also a cause for concern ahead of Liverpool showdown
Manchester City’s 4-1 victory over Southampton on Sunday means Pep Guardiola has still only lost one FA Cup game away from Wembley, though has also only lifted the trophy once.
Ilkay Gundogan ready to be Man City's not-so-secret weapon during title run-in
Ilkay Gundogan has been in and out of the starting XI this season, but his performance in the FA Cup quarter-final was proof that he still can be a vital player for Manchester City in the intense title run-in.
Kyle Walker-Peters looks to stake his claim for World Cup spot with England
“Walker? Peters? What do you like?” Jose Mourinho was wrestling with the name of the right-back he inherited when he joined Tottenham. It lends itself to confusion. Kyle Walker played in England’s last match. Kyle Walker-Peters could play in their next.