Merson on Tuchel's England: 'Play the Premier League way? It's naive'

Merson on Tuchel's England: 'Play the Premier League way? It's naive'

Paul Merson says England will have no chance of winning the World Cup playing high-tempo Premier League football. New England head coach Thomas Tuchel took charge of his first game against Albania on Friday, when debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly justified his selection with the opening goal and a man-of-the-match display. All-time top scorer Harry Kane completed…

Rodgers wants Celtic to 'play without fear' against Bayern Munich

Rodgers wants Celtic to 'play without fear' against Bayern Munich

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has urged his team to play without fear and have no regrets against Bayern Munich. Rodgers’ side have travelled to Germany 2-1 down in the Champions League knockout phase play-off but Daizen Maeda’s late goal at Parkhead has given the Hoops fans a glimmer of hope. Celtic are in the knockout…

Buttler calls on England to 'play better for longer' as India take ODI lead

Buttler calls on England to 'play better for longer' as India take ODI lead

England captain Jos Buttler has called on his side to play better for longer after falling to a four-wicket defeat against India in the first of a three-match ODI series in Nagpur. Phil Salt’s 43 off 26 balls saw England race to 75 without loss after electing to bat first, only to lose three wickets…