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England legend Michael Owen reacts to Thomas Tuchel hiring with ‘disappointment he’s not English’ but says the manager is ‘top quality’

England legend Michael Owen reacts to Thomas Tuchel hiring with ‘disappointment he’s not English’ but says the manager is ‘top quality’

Michael Owen has admitted he is ‘disappointed’ that the next England manager is not English after Thomas Tuchel was announced as the new national team boss. The German was confirmed as Gareth Southgate’s successor on an 18-month contract on Wednesday to become England’s third foreign manager after Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. Ever since the...

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Thomas Tuchel to England: Is FA right to snub English coaches for quick fix winner?

Thomas Tuchel to England: Is FA right to snub English coaches for quick fix winner?

Southgate was the consumate ambassador and diplomat as England manager, displaying a rounded world view, a willingness to speak openly with a wider hinterland stretching far beyond football. It was a quality that served him well when waves spread beyond the pitch. Tuchel, in contrast, is a fiery personality known for challenging authority, high maintenance...

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Louis Rees-Zammit has talent but lots to learn, NFL boss says

Louis Rees-Zammit has talent but lots to learn, NFL boss says

And at Sunday’s match, some fans told Newsbeat they were optimistic about Rees-Zammit’s future. “There’s so many big names that flop but one good game and he could set a season on fire,” says Tom, from London, who’s been coming to NFL games in the capital for 10 years. Jags fan Bernard who travelled from...

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Football & Soccer| Latest Football News and Results

Football & Soccer| Latest Football News and Results

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: They all have a tale to tell about Sir Jim Ratcliffe in the one haven of his sporting empire where things are going to plan. Among them is an English sailor named Freddie Carr, who was part of a pretty dire America’s Cup run in Auckland in 2021 and is integral to the...

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How Tottenham Hotspur Stadium became NFL’s perfect UK home as Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars arrive in London

How Tottenham Hotspur Stadium became NFL’s perfect UK home as Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars arrive in London

There is that old ‘you’ll know’ adage when it comes to the house-hunting process, the instant feel of belonging within a property ticking all the natural light, double-glazing and downstairs bathroom boxes – maybe even a kitchen island if you are extra plush. The NFL knew it had found its house, and didn’t waste any...

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Robert Saleh replacements: Ranking New York Jets’ 7 best coaching candidates, from Bill Belichick to Ben Johnson | Sporting News United Kingdom

Robert Saleh replacements: Ranking New York Jets’ 7 best coaching candidates, from Bill Belichick to Ben Johnson | Sporting News United Kingdom

The New York Jets remained patient with head coach Robert Saleh minus Aaron Rodgers for most of 2023. That patience ran out Tuesday, with the team firing Saleh five games into the 2024 season. The defensive-minded Saleh leaves the Jets with a 20-36 record (.357), as the Jets have started 2-3 with a healthy Rodgers...

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England vs. Greece lineups, predicted starting 11, confirmed team news: Palmer or Bellingham to take No. 10 role? | Sporting News United Kingdom

England vs. Greece lineups, predicted starting 11, confirmed team news: Palmer or Bellingham to take No. 10 role? | Sporting News United Kingdom

Lee Carsley will seek to continue his unblemished start to life as interim England manager when Greece visit Wembley in the UEFA Nations League. The Three Lions began their League B, Group 2 campaign with back-to-back 2-0 wins over the Republic of Ireland and Finland in September. Greece also claimed two wins from two against...

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Jets vs. Vikings NFL London Game scores, live updates: New York, Minnesota travel to the UK for the second international game this season

Jets vs. Vikings NFL London Game scores, live updates: New York, Minnesota travel to the UK for the second international game this season

Surprise NFL MVP candidate Sam Darnold leads the unbeaten Minnesota Vikings into London to take on the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers for the second international game this year. Minnesota has been a bit of a surprise this season with their journeyman signal caller leading the NFL in touchdown passes and passer rating heading...