Tag: England
Citizens, Spanish kisses, failed cricketers: 10 things we will learn in 2023
Manchester City achieved their holy grail of winning the Champions League in 2023, but did so against the backdrop of being hit with an unprecedented …
5 of the best and worst sports moments of 2023
It has been another astonishing year of sporting drama, with triumphs for the European Ryder Cup team, a near-miss for the English women’s footballers and …
I ignored Brendon McCullum’s phone call for my England team
Shoaib Bashir earned a surprise call-up to England’s tour of India after impressing head coach Brendon McCullum playing for the Lions – Shutterstock/Gavin Ellis Shoaib …
Bruno Guimaraes has a release clause of more than £100m – Newcastle must enjoy it while they can
Bruno Guimaraes signed a new five-year contract with the club in October – PA/Owen Humphreys There may not be a more underrated footballer in this …
The early 20th century banker who saved the British countryside
A young Charles Rothschild holding a butterfly net Bankers are not usually credited with much care for nature conservation, but Charles Rothschild was different. Born …
Who are the British athletes to watch at the 2024 Games?
British canoe slalom teammates (LR) Kimberley Woods, Joe Clarke, Adam Burgess and Mallory Franklin celebrate their selection for the Paris Olympics – Getty Images/Sam Mellish …
Why Owen Farrell still plays for Saracens but not for England
Owen Farrell is all smiles as he prepares to return for Saracens against the Bulls on Saturday – PA/Ben Whitley The first shots of the …
Where the Lionesses’ Olympic qualifying campaign went wrong and a silver lining
England’s 6-0 victory over Scotland was not enough to secure an Olympic berth for Great Britain – Reuters/Carl Recine There will be no Team GB …