· Italy host England in Euro qualifiers· Mancini bemoans lack of upcoming talent· Italy facing a shortage of strikersWHAT HAPPENED? The England manager complained of a similar problem after announcing the England squad for the upcoming Euro qualifier

Harry Maguire may just be a back-up at Manchester United under Erik ten Hag, but he’s still showing his leadership.The England international’s career at Old Trafford has taken a knock since he became the most expensive defender in the world in 2019

England grouped with Italy, Ukraine, North Macedonia and Malta; Scotland to face Spain and Norway in Group A; Republic of Ireland paired with Netherlands and France; Wales to play Croatia in Group D; Northern Ireland up against Denmark and FinlandEng

With the World Cup now in the rear-view mirror, it's time for Italy and England to focus in the journey to Euro 2024

Gareth Southgate, the whole of England is with you. Perhaps this was the first and last point at which these words were ever spoken truthfully. Perhaps it wasn’t even true at the time.

Bukayo Saka has already been wound up by his England teammates over a chat with Kim Kardashian.The Arsenal superstar was part of the social media icon’s ‘soccer trip’ appearing on her Instagram story to her 349million followers

England kick off their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign on Thursday night with a tricky trip to Naples to take on the reigning European champions Italy

With 23 spots up for grabs - the host nation qualify automatically - England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland will hope to make a positive start to their campaigns

For Crystal Palace supporters scratching their heads about Roy Hodgson’s surprise return as manager, it is worth revisiting Steve Parish’s comments when the former England manager left his post in May 2021