Springboks make 12 changes for England as Rassie reverts back to traditional 5/3 bench split
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made several changes to his team for Saturday's Test against England at Twickenham.
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Harry Kane Disappointed By England Nations League Withdrawals
Harry Kane says he is disappointed by the high number of withdrawals from the England squad this week, insisting the national team must come first. The Euro 2024 runners-up head to Greece for Thursday's must-win Nations League match before a Wembley meeting with Ireland on Sunday. But interim boss Lee Carsley's final camp, before the arrival of Thomas Tuchel as the new manager, has been hit by an eye-watering eight pull-outs. The situation has frustrated Kane, who will lead the side out at the Olympic Stadium in Athens knowing key players are absent for a match they must win to stand a chance of automatic promotion.
Harry Kane irritated by England withdrawals
Frustrated captain Harry Kane has suggested some England players have forgotten the importance of representing their country following a spate of withdrawals.
Taylor Harwood-Bellis on Stockport mascot dad and future father-in-law Roy Keane
Taylor Harwood-Bellis wants to keep making his sport-loving family proud, revealing his dad used to be Stockport’s mascot ‘Vernon Bear’ and that he gets advice from less cuddly future father-in-law Roy Keane.
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers Receives First England Call-Up After Mass Withdrawal
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Trent Alexander-Arnold set to be sidelined for two weeks with hamstring issue
Liverpool have been handed a fitness boost with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s hamstring injury deemed not to be serious.