England

2024 - 9 - 7

When England Shines: From Young Lions to Senior Stars!

Ashley Cole - England football - England U19 - England Women's cricket - Jack Grealish - Lee Carsley - Nations League - Republic of Ireland football - Sports diversity - Tyrique George

Join us as we dive into the latest on England's football scene—from MU19 encounters to a glorious 2-0 victory over Ireland!

England's football scene is buzzing with excitement, showcasing both the Young Lions and the senior team making headlines recently. In a captivating Under-19 clash, England MU19s managed to secure a 1-1 draw against Croatia with a late equaliser from Tyrique George in the 76th minute. Meanwhile, the U17 squad faced a bout of frustration, ending in a goalless draw with Israel despite their dominance. These young talents are paving the way for a bright future in football, embodying the resilience and skill that has become synonymous with England's youth teams.

Flipping to the senior stage, Jack Grealish found redemption after what he described as "the worst summer of his life". He shone in England's 2-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland, relishing the role of a goal-scorer that helped him shake off the heartbreak of being left out of England's Euro 2024 squad. Alongside him, Declan Rice displayed an impressive performance, leaving Irish midfielder Will Smallbone in the dust. Their 2-0 win not only brought cheers from the fans but also marked an exhilarating start for interim manager Lee Carsley, who is earning praises for his tactical prowess.

The buzz doesn't stop there! Additionally, talk is swirling around Ashley Cole potentially becoming England's first black manager as he teams up with Carsley during this interim period, further solidifying the progress towards diversity in football leadership roles. Amidst the celebrations, England's cricket scene is also experiencing a thrilling wave of talent, as Ryana MacDonald-Gay made her ODI debut, becoming the 18th cricketer to wear the England Women’s ODI badge. It’s safe to say, enthusiasm is widespread across both football and cricket in England!

As England continues to shine on both the pitch and the pitch, fans have much to anticipate! Did you know that England’s football team has won the FIFA World Cup once, back in 1966? It was a thrilling moment etched in history. Similarly, England (men's cricket) won the ICC Cricket World Cup in 2019 for the first time—a triumph that thrilled fans across the globe! Whether it’s football or cricket, England is dedicated to nurturing talent that keeps bringing home the victories!

Report: England MU19s 1-1 Croatia (England Football)

Tyrique George scored a 76th-minute equaliser for the Young Lions against Croatia.

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Grealish savours England redemption after 'worst summer' (SuperSport)

Jack Grealish admitted his goal-scoring role in England's 2-0 win against Ireland on Saturday was the ideal way to forget the "worst summer" of his life. Grealish was left out of England's Euro 2024 squad by Gareth Southgate after an inconsistent ...

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Republic of Ireland 0-2 England: Nations League player ratings (The Guardian)

Declan Rice's dazzling display set the tone for England and left Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone chasing shadows.

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Could Ashley Cole become England's first Black manager? (The Voice Online)

That experience will be added to after Lee Carsley announced that he will be assisted by Three Lions legend Cole during his interim spell in charge of England ...

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Republic of Ireland - England live: UEFA Nations League - Football ... (Eurosport.com)

Get the latest Football updates on Eurosport. Catch Republic of Ireland - England live on 07/09/2024. Find scores, stats and comments in real time.

Report: England MU17s 0-0 Israel (England Football)

England men's Under-17s were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Israel in Duisburg. The first half was a quiet affair, with the Young Lions dominating ...

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MacDONALD-GAY MAKES ENGLAND ODI DEBUT (Kent Cricket)

Maidstone-born Kent Talent Pathway graduate Ryana MacDonald-Gay has made her England Women ODI debut at Belfast, becoming the 18th cricketer to make her ODI ...

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'A tracksuit manager' - three things from Carsley's England bow (Yahoo News Australia)

BBC Radio 5 Live's John Murray and Ian Dennis discuss what they saw in England's 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland.

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England self-sabotage in rush for runs as Sri Lanka cling on in third ... (The Guardian)

England slid to 325 all out on day two, with Sri Lanka 211-5 after Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis made a strong stand.

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Stone at the double as Sri Lanka collapse against England in third ... (SuperSport)

Olly Stone struck twice as Sri Lanka slumped to 142-5 at tea on the second day of the third test against England at The Oval on Saturday.

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Rice and Grealish give England comfortable win over Ireland ... (Connaught Telegraph)

The Republic of Ireland have lost 2-0 to England in their Nations League game in Dublin. Declan Rice, who played friendly internationals for the Boys in Green ...

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Republic of Ireland 0 England 2: Rice and Grealish defy boos ... (The Athletic)

England beat the Republic of Ireland 2-0 in their Nations League group fixture to give interim manager Lee Carsley a dream start.

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Dhananjaya, Kamindu fifties add to Sri Lanka fightback (ESPNcricinfo.com)

ENG v SL 2024, England vs Sri Lanka Match Report: England hit back with ball after morning collapse before bad light brings another early finish.

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Lee Carsley lets England players make all the right noises in smooth ... (The Guardian)

Anthem storm before serene Nations League victory over the Republic of Ireland was silly but avoidable.

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England impress on Carsley bow, Germany, Dutch hit five (FRANCE 24)

England interim boss Lee Carsley got off to an impressive start in a 2-0 win at the Republic of Ireland on Saturday, while Germany and the Netherlands ...

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Give Lee Carsley the job now! Winners and losers as England ... (Goal.com)

England interim boss Lee Carsley made a strong case to land the position permanently as the Three Lions outclassed Ireland in Dublin.

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England 2-0 Rep Ireland (7 Sep, 2024) Game Analysis - ESPN (UK) (ESPN.co.uk)

Expert recap and game analysis of the England vs. Republic of Ireland Uefa Nations League game from 7 September 2024 on ESPN (UK).

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Rice and Grealish give England comfortable win over Ireland ... (Westmeath Examiner)

The Republic of Ireland have lost 2-0 to England in their Nations League game in Dublin. Declan Rice, who played friendly internationals for the Boys in Green ...

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England's Grealish and Rice respectful despite frosty Irish welcome ... (SuperSport)

England's Declan Rice and Jack Grealish shrugged off their hostile reception in Dublin by scoring both goals in England's Nations League win over Ireland on ...

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Republic of Ireland 0-2 England - Declan Rice and Jack Grealish on ... (BT Sport)

England ultimately controlled the UEFA Nations League encounter and Jack Grealish was able to add a second goal in the first half to hand interim manager Lee ...

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Smith heroics for England remind Collingwood of Gilchrist ... (SuperSport)

Jamie Smith's dashing 67 in the third test against Sri Lanka at The Oval on Sunday sparked memories of Australia great Adam Gilchrist for England assistant ...

Report: France 1-1 England MU18s (England Football)

Young Lions end their trip to France with a strong display and draw with host nation in Limoges.

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England's Ali retires from international cricket (Business Day)

The Birmingham-born left-handed batter and right-arm spinner has played in 68 Tests, 138 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 92 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) ...

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Sri Lanka take charge of third Test after England's batters fall apart ... (The Guardian)

Sri Lanka need 125 more runs to win the third Test after England are dismissed for 156 in just 34 overs.

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Pope exit revives Sri Lanka's hopes in third test against England ... (SuperSport)

England captain Ollie Pope was dismissed for just seven to leave the third test against Sri Lanka on his Oval home ground in the balance on Sunday.

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England's Moeen Ali calls time on international cricket career - DFA (DFA)

But I get how things are, and the team needs to evolve into another cycle' – Moeen Ali, England all-rounder. England cricket player Moeen Munir Ali speaks ...

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Moeen Ali's greatest: A look back at the best performances from the ... (ICC Cricket)

An England regular across formats over the last decade, Moeen Ali was part of the title-winning side in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 and ICC Men's ...

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England all-rounder Moeen Ali retires from international cricket (Aljazeera.com)

Ali, the first Muslim and Asian-origin cricketer to captain England in T20 internationals (T20Is), announced his decision in an interview with former captain ...

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Sri Lanka seizes control over England and on course to win 3rd test ... (The Associated Press)

Sri Lanka is on course for a series-closing victory over England after reaching 94-1 in its chase for 219 to win the third test at The Oval.

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