Fin Smith (right) has retained his position at fly-half for England's Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland, with Marcus Smith (left) starting at full-back

Borthwick sticks with Smiths at fly-half and full-back for Scotland clash

Steve Borthwick has stuck with Fin Smith at fly-half and Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s Six Nations clash against Scotland. England return to Twickenham on Saturday tasked with avoiding a record fifth consecutive Calcutta Cup defeat to Scotland. Northampton fly-half Fin Smith has once again been entrusted with the 10 shirt after inspiring England…

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Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold a doubt for Everton clash

Trent Alexander-Arnold won’t play for Liverpool at Plymouth Argyle on Sunday and is a doubt for the Merseyside derby next week, according to Reds boss Arne Slot. The England full-back, who has yet to sign a new contract at Anfield with his current deal expiring in the summer, sustained an injury in the win at…

Andy Robertson playing football for Liverpool Football Club

Liverpool ‘need to sign full-back in January’ because Robertson is ‘hanging on’ – Carragher

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool can put themselves in a “really strong” position to win the Premier League by replacing Andy Robertson this month. In his eighth season at the club, Robertson was part of a questionable defensive display in the 2-2 draw at home to struggling Manchester United on Sunday, when the visitors scored their…

Trent Alexander-Arnold

Alexander-Arnold: Real Madrid willing to pay £20m for Liverpool full-back – reports

Real Madrid are believed to be willing to pay £20million to bring Trent Alexander-Arnold to the Bernabeu this month, according to reports. The Liverpool full-back, who will be out of contract at the end of the season, is now permitted to speak to other clubs about a pre-contract agreement, but it is understood the Premier…

Liverpool willing to make January move to sign "phenomenal" £29m fullback

Liverpool willing to make January move to sign "phenomenal" £29m fullback

As the January transfer window swings open, Liverpool have reportedly set their sights on signing a new fullback who has a release clause worth just £29m this month. Liverpool transfer news Of course, away from incomings, it’s another fullback in the form of Trent Alexander-Arnold who’s been stealing the headlines this week with Real Madrid…