Rashford could make England debut if fit 10:02 AM GMT Arindam Rej England manager Roy Hodgson is considering handing a debut to Marcus Rashford if the Manchester United striker recovers from a knee injury in time for Friday's friendly match against Australia. Rashford, 18, was substituted in the 72nd minute of United's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley, having … [Read more...]

England’s Vardy misses Euro 2016 warm-up to get married London (AFP) – Jamie Vardy is to skip England’s final friendly before manager Roy Hodgson puts the finishing touches to his Euro 2016 squad in order to get married. The 29-year-old striker, who enjoyed a remarkable campaign for Leicester City, inspiring their run to the Premier League title, was on the mark for his country for the third … [Read more...]

They think it’s Gaal over at United – Mourinho waits in wings London (AFP) – Jose Mourinho was widely reported to be close to joining Manchester United on Monday as The Times said his agent was due in England for talks on replacing embattled manager Louis van Gaal. British media have been awash with reports of van Gaal’s demise, after a leak from an unknown source spread as Manchester United … [Read more...]

Tearful Suarez a doubt for Copa America Madrid (AFP) – Barcelona striker Luis Suarez is a doubt for next month’s Copa America after hobbling off in tears midway through the Copa del Rey final win over Sevilla with a muscle injury. The Uruguayan departed just before the hour mark of a bad-tempered final which saw three players sent off as goals in extra-time from Jordi Alba and Neymar handed … [Read more...]

Vardy atones for Kane miss as England edge Turkey Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Jamie Vardy spared Harry Kane’s blushes with a late winner as England edged Turkey 2-1 in their first Euro 2016 warm-up match at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Kane opened the scoring in the third minute, but then clipped the post with a 72nd-minute penalty, won by Vardy, after Hakan Calhanoglu had … [Read more...]

Brocchi at risk as Milan miss out on Europe Milan (AFP) – AC Milan coach Cristian Brocchi admits his job is on the line after an Italian Cup final defeat by Juventus ended the Serie A giants’ hopes of European football next season. An inspired Milan dominated the Stadio Olimpico clash in Rome but fell to an extra-time winner by late substitute Alvaro Morata, who beat ‘keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma … [Read more...]

Pardew: Forgive me for my Wembley dance 8:49 AM GMT Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has asked for people to "forgive" him for his celebratory dance after his side took the lead in the FA Cup final against Manchester United. Jason Puncheon broke the deadlock in the 78th minute with a fantastic strike at Wembley, but Juan Mata hit back to send the game to extra time before the 10 men of United … [Read more...]

As Mourinho looms, Rooney admits United fall short London (AFP) – Wayne Rooney admitted Manchester United have fallen short of expectations despite winning the FA Cup as rumours swirled that Louis van Gaal is set to be replaced by Jose Mourinho.  United manager van Gaal was in defiant mood on Saturday as he celebrated United’s 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace by parading the FA Cup in front of … [Read more...]

Sources: Man Utd to confirm Mourinho hire 8:24 PM GMT Miguel Delaney Jose Mourinho has agreed a deal to become Manchester United's next manager, sources close to the deal have told ESPN FC, and is expected to be officially confirmed by the club early next week. Louis van Gaal will not see out the final year of his contract, despite winning the FA Cup on Saturday, after having failed to qualify … [Read more...]

Violence mars Hibs’ first Scottish Cup in 114 years Glasgow (AFP) – Hibernian ended their 114-year wait for the Scottish Cup with a last-minute 3-2 win over Rangers on Saturday but the final was marred as rival fans fought on the Hampden Park pitch. Rangers claimed their players and staff were assaulted and they were so fearful for their safety that they were unable to collect their losers … [Read more...]