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Instant Opinion

‘I want my children to be properly bored’

Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press

9 Jul 2021

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Instant Opinion

‘Hating your country is a venerable British political tradition’

Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press

8 Jul 2021

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In Focus

UK’s best - and worst - places for shopping

Beaconsfield was named the leading retail centre, but which areas fail to impress?

18 Jun 2021

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View from the terraces

Has Bellingham played his way into England’s starting XI?

The 17-year-old impressed on his first start for the Three Lions

3 Jun 2021

England defender Harry Maguire was sent off for two bookings against Denmark at Wembley

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In Depth

‘When Harry met Silly’: Maguire’s nightmare season continues

Southgate and Kane back the England defender after his red card against Denmark

15 Oct 2020

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In Brief

Eight castles in England you must visit this autumn

Explore a royal residence or a backdrop to some of the top TV shows and films

19 Aug 2020

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In Depth

Instant Opinion: Harry and Meghan could save royal family

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 9 January

9 Jan 2020

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In Depth

Divided Britain: income gap largest among wealthy countries

Some of the UK regions are worse off than Turkey, Romania and Poland

28 Nov 2019

Joe Gomez replaced Mason Mount in the 70th minute of England’s 7-0 win against Montenegro

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In Depth

England qualify but boos for Gomez spoil the celebrations

Raheem Sterling defends the Liverpool player after jeers from fans at Wembley

15 Nov 2019

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In Depth

Lonely Planet’s ten best tourist destinations for 2020

England takes second place behind the mystical Himalayan nation of Bhutan

22 Oct 2019

England star Raheem Sterling reacts to the crowd after scoring in the 5-1 win against Montenegro

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In Brief

Back pages: Three Lions to discuss ‘ultimate’ racism protest

A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 12 September

12 Sep 2019

Australia’s Nathan Lyon (second right) celebrates a wicket against England on 25 June

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In Depth

World Cup is England’s to lose, says Australia star Lyon

Off-spinner ramps up the mind games ahead of Thursday’s semi-final at Edgbaston

8 Jul 2019

England bowler Mark Wood celebrates his run out of New Zealand’s Kane Williamson

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In Brief

Back pages: finger-lickin’ good England stroll into semis

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 4 July

4 Jul 2019

England head coach Phil Neville consoles Steph Houghton after the defeat against the United States

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In Depth

Phil Neville: the aim is to become the best - I won’t stop

Lionesses head coach is already planning for the future after World Cup semi-final loss against the USA

3 Jul 2019

England bowler Liam Plunkett played a starring role in the victory against India

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In Brief

Cricket World Cup: England believe the best is yet to come

Liam Plunkett is confident ahead of must-win clash against New Zealand

2 Jul 2019

England players celebrate a goal against Cameroon in the World Cup round of 16

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In Review

‘We don’t fear you’: England ready for World Cup holders USA

Phil Neville’s Lionesses take on the champions in the Lyon semi-final

2 Jul 2019

England captain Eoin Morgan was in majestic form against Afghanistan at Old Trafford

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In Depth

Morgan’s wonder century: the sixes, stats and reactions

England captain breaks records in Cricket World Cup thrashing of Afghanistan

19 Jun 2019

England’s Jason Roy (centre) was injured in the Cricket World Cup victory against the West Indies

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In Brief

CWC: England injury blow as Roy is ruled out for two games

Captain Eoin Morgan could be fit for Tuesday’s match against Afghanistan

17 Jun 2019

England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler celebrates a wicket with Moeen Ali and Jason Roy

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In Brief

CWC: England keeper Jos Buttler ‘fit to face West Indies’

TV advert stokes tensions ahead of Sunday’s clash between India and Pakistan

13 Jun 2019

England all-rounder Ben Stokes celebrates taking a wicket in the Cricket World Cup

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In Brief

CWC: Ben Stokes is ‘no angel’ and has nothing to prove

West Indies look forward to facing England quick bowler Jofra Archer

11 Jun 2019

Gareth Southgate was named as England manager in November 2016

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In Brief

Back pages: England boss Southgate wants ‘lions not lambs’

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 11 June

11 Jun 2019

Johanna Konta celebrates her quarter-final win over Sloane Stephens at the French Open

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In Brief

Back pages: Konta hits new heights and Sterling eyes prize

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 5 June

5 Jun 2019

Barcelona women beat Atletico Madrid 2-0 in front of a world-record 60,739 crowd at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid

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In Brief

Women’s football: big clubs urged to ‘throw open’ stadiums

Follow the examples set by Atlético Madrid and Juventus says Lionesses head coach Phil Neville

2 Apr 2019

England forward Raheem Sterling celebrates his goal in the 5-1 win against Montenegro

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In Brief

Raheem Sterling and England silence the racist haters

Gareth Southgate angered after racial abuse mars the victory in Podgorica

26 Mar 2019

England manager Gareth Southgate takes training ahead of the match against Montenegro

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In Brief

Montenegro vs. England: team news, possible starting XIs, TV

Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate expects a hostile evening in Podgorica

25 Mar 2019

Declan Rice in training with the England squad ahead of the Euro 2020 qualifier against the Czech Republic

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In Brief

Declan Rice in hot water over old social media post

Former Ireland midfielder apologises for message which appeared to show his support for the IRA

22 Mar 2019

England captain Harry Kane won the 2018 Fifa World Cup golden boot

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In Brief

Harry Kane: Tottenham and England are ready to win trophies

Spurs have not lifted any silverware since the League Cup in 2008

18 Dec 2018

AFC Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson is selected in the England senior squad for the first time

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In Brief

England squad: Wilson called up for US and Croatia matches

Gareth Southgate says Wayne Rooney has earned the right to win his 120th cap

8 Nov 2018

Wayne Rooney scored a record 53 goals in 119 appearances for England

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In Brief

Wayne Rooney debate: should he play again for England?

Three Lions’s record goalscorer is set to make a farewell appearance at Wembley

5 Nov 2018

Jos Buttler kept wicket for England in the warm-up match against Sri Lanka in Colombo

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In Brief

England cricket: Buttler set to keep wicket in first Test

Joe Root faces tough decision over Stuart Broad’s place in the Test side

30 Oct 2018

Raheem Sterling scores England’s first goal in their 3-2 win in Spain

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In Brief

Spain 2 England 3: reactions, headlines and best tweets

Raheem Sterling ends his goal drought as the young Three Lions win in Seville

16 Oct 2018

Spain captain Sergio Ramos will go up against England striker Harry Kane

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In Review

Spain vs. England team news, starting XIs, TV channel

Spain star Sergio Ramos is impressed by England captain Harry Kane

15 Oct 2018

Ben Chilwell England football Leicester City

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In Review

Croatia vs. England: team news, starting XIs, TV channel

Gareth Southgate could hand Leicester’s Ben Chilwell his first Three Lions start

12 Oct 2018

Eoin Morgan England 2019 Cricket World Cup

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In Brief

Morgan axe threat: captain would drop himself for World Cup

Skipper says he’s capable of making tough decisions to boost England’s cup chances

9 Oct 2018

England

‘I want my children to be properly bored’

‘Hating your country is a venerable British political tradition’

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Has Bellingham played his way into England’s starting XI?

‘When Harry met Silly’: Maguire’s nightmare season continues

Eight castles in England you must visit this autumn

Instant Opinion: Harry and Meghan could save royal family

Enjoy a different view

Divided Britain: income gap largest among wealthy countries

England qualify but boos for Gomez spoil the celebrations

Lonely Planet’s ten best tourist destinations for 2020

Back pages: Three Lions to discuss ‘ultimate’ racism protest

World Cup is England’s to lose, says Australia star Lyon

Back pages: finger-lickin’ good England stroll into semis

Phil Neville: the aim is to become the best - I won’t stop

Cricket World Cup: England believe the best is yet to come

‘We don’t fear you’: England ready for World Cup holders USA

Morgan’s wonder century: the sixes, stats and reactions

CWC: England injury blow as Roy is ruled out for two games

CWC: England keeper Jos Buttler ‘fit to face West Indies’

CWC: Ben Stokes is ‘no angel’ and has nothing to prove

Back pages: England boss Southgate wants ‘lions not lambs’

Back pages: Konta hits new heights and Sterling eyes prize

Women’s football: big clubs urged to ‘throw open’ stadiums

Raheem Sterling and England silence the racist haters

Montenegro vs. England: team news, possible starting XIs, TV

Declan Rice in hot water over old social media post

Harry Kane: Tottenham and England are ready to win trophies

England squad: Wilson called up for US and Croatia matches

Wayne Rooney debate: should he play again for England?

England cricket: Buttler set to keep wicket in first Test

Spain 2 England 3: reactions, headlines and best tweets

Spain vs. England team news, starting XIs, TV channel

Croatia vs. England: team news, starting XIs, TV channel

Morgan axe threat: captain would drop himself for World Cup

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