James McCarthy could make his first Republic of Ireland appearance for almost three years after being named in Mick McCarthy’s squad for next month’s clashes with Switzerland and Bulgaria.
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Southgate and his England players look forward after finishing with a flourish
England manager Gareth Southgate and his players are determined to reach new heights after their penalty shoot-out triumph saw them win bronze at the Nations League.
VAR gives England’s teams mixed ride
England’s teams experienced the highs and lows of VAR on Sunday.
Southgate pleased to see England’s penalty preparations come to fruition again
Gareth Southgate was delighted to see England’s penalty shoot-out preparations bear fruit again, with the Three Lions boss taking Nations League bronze as a welcome acknowledgement of the progress being made.
How England overcame Switzerland in Nations League shoot-out
Gareth Southgate’s England won their second successive penalty shoot-out to beat Switzerland in the Nations League third-place play-off.
Penalty practice pays off for Pickford
Jordan Pickford admitted to feeling nervous when he stepped up to take a penalty in England’s shoot-out win over Switzerland.
Switzerland pay penalty as Pickford helps England finish third in Nations League
Jordan Pickford was England’s penalty shoot-out hero once again as Gareth Southgate’s men eventually overcame Switzerland to bring an exciting end to a tepid third-place play-off in the Nations League.
Costly errors should not prompt England philosophy change, says Gomez
Joe Gomez insists England cannot abandon their philosophy purely because of the defensive errors that cost them a place in the Nations League final.
A history of England v Switzerland in pictures
England will play Switzerland on Sunday in the Nations League third-place play-off in Guimaraes.
Southgate ‘proud’ of England despite pain of more semi-final heartache
Gareth Southgate is focusing on progress rather than the pain of another semi-final loss as the England manager looks to build towards Euro 2020 glory.
Santos hails genius of Ronaldo after hat-trick sinks Switzerland
Portugal boss Fernando Santos hailed the “genius” of Cristiano Ronaldo after his stunning hat-trick beat Switzerland 3-1 to book the hosts a place in the Nations League final Juventus forward Ronaldo opened the scoring at the Estadio do Dragao with a fine free-kick after 25 minutes.
Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick sends Portugal into Nations League final
Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning hat-trick fired hosts Portugal into the Nations League final after a 3-1 win over Switzerland at the Estadio do Dragao.
Switzerland looking to upset odds at Nations League finals
Switzerland are looking to spring a surprise in this summer’s Nations League finals.
UEFA called to investigate as “anger” expressed over Schar concussion
Brain injury charity Headway has demanded a UEFA investigation after Newcastle defender Fabian Schar played on for Switzerland against Georgia on Saturday despite being knocked unconscious in the first half.
Xherdan Shaqiri withdraws from Switzerland squad with groin injury
Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri has pulled out of Switzerland’s squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers against Georgia and Denmark.
Gareth Southgate welcomes England players’ half-time inquest
Gareth Southgate welcomed a shot of half-time player power from his England side after a dressing room debrief helped turn the tide against Switzerland.
5 talking points as England end losing run with win against Switzerland
England brought a timely, if unconvincing, end to their three-match losing streak by beating Switzerland on Tuesday.
Sluggish England thankful for Marcus Rashford strike on return to winning ways
Marcus Rashford’s eye for goal helped England see off Switzerland with a victory that ensured the enthusiasm of a World Cup semi-final run did not descend into a record losing streak.
FA honours Kick It Out anniversary with black and white England footage
The Football Association honoured Kick It Out’s 25th anniversary as England walked out onto the pitch in black and white ahead of the friendly against Switzerland in Leicester.
5 talking points ahead of England’s friendly with Switzerland
England will look to get back to winning ways when Switzerland arrive at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday evening.