
Leicester City vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Leicester City and Manchester United.
45 days ago

England's greatest ever World Cup XI ahead of Thomas Tuchel's first match in 2026 qualifiers
Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on World Cup performances ahead of the start of the 2026 qualifiers.
47 days ago

Austria's Ralf Rangnick left amazed by Mert Gunok wonder-save in defeat to Turkey
Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick admits he was left amazed by the wonder-save of Turkey goalkeeper Mert Gunok in his team's 2-1 defeat in their Euro 2024 last-16 tie.
304 days ago

England vs. Belgium all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Bobby Moore, Kevin De Bruyne?
Ahead of England's clash with Belgium on Tuesday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
1 year ago

England vs. Brazil all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Pele, Ronaldo?
Ahead of England's clash with Brazil on Saturday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
1 year ago

England vs. Brazil: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's friendly clash between England and Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
1 year ago

Match Analysis: Qatar 0-2 Ecuador - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole analyses the World Cup opener between Qatar and Ecuador, which saw the South American outfit run out comfortable winners.
2 years ago

Top 10 greatest moments in World Cup history
Ahead of this winter's finals in Qatar, Sports Mole reflects on some of the defining moments in World Cup history and decides on the top 10.
2 years ago

Roger Hunt dies aged 83 - where are England's World Cup winners now?
The class of 1966 still remain the only England side to lift a trophy at a major tournament.
4 years ago

A closer look at England's other semi-final appearances at major tournaments
The Three Lions will take on Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday.
4 years ago

A look at England's greatest goalkeepers, including Ray Clemence
England have produced a number of world-class shot-stoppers.
4 years ago

Former England goalkeeper Tony Waiters dies aged 83
Tony Waiters was capped five times by the Three Lions.
4 years ago

1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
5 years ago

1966 World Cup final: The story of the game as England beat West Germany
Ahead of a re-run of the entire 1966 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the story of the match which gave England their greatest ever sporting moment.
5 years ago

Alan Mullery remembers legendary Gordon Banks save on 50th anniversary
The midfielder had a close-up view of what is widely regarded as the greatest save of all time.
5 years ago

England's 10 most capped goalkeepers
England have produced some fine shot-stoppers.
5 years ago

Remembering Peter Bonetti: The Chelsea great who became an England scapegoat
Peter Bonetti was blamed for England's defeat to West Germany in the quarter-finals of the 1970 World Cup.
5 years ago

England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
5 years ago

Jordan Pickford eyes England clean sheet as tribute to Gordon Banks
World Cup-winning goalkeeper will be remembered at Wembley.
6 years ago

Tom Heaton reveals Gordon Banks advice following England recall
The Burnley goalkeeper described World Cup-winner Banks as a 'hero'.
6 years ago

Stoke prepares to pay respects to Gordon Banks
Fans will have a chance to pay their own respects to the former keeper.
6 years ago

Albert Adomah equaliser secures Aston Villa point at Stoke
Sam Vokes gave Stoke the perfect start, opening the scoring with an improvised close-range finish.
6 years ago

Gordon Banks funeral set for March 4
The ceremony in honour of the former Stoke goalkeeper and England World Cup winner will take place at Stoke Minster.
6 years ago

Transcript reveals touching advice Gordon Banks offered a young goalkeeper
The World Cup winner gave training tips to the eight-year-old and told him to "be brave".
6 years ago

England 1966 World Cup winner Gordon Banks dies aged 81
Sir Bobby Charlton and Pele lead the tributes from the footballing world.
6 years ago

Gordon Banks: The save that denied Pele and defied gravity
Banks and Pele went on to enjoy a friendship forged from their iconic moment in the 1970 World Cup.
6 years ago

How Gordon Banks' career record compared with other England goalkeepers
Only three keepers have played more times for the Three Lions.
6 years ago

Twitter tributes to World Cup winner Gordon Banks
The former England, Leicester and Stoke goalkeeper has died at the age of 81.
6 years ago

Hero, mentor and inspiration - fellow goalkeepers pay tribute to Gordon Banks
Peter Shilton and Peter Schmeichel were among those to salute Banks' greatness.
6 years ago

England players pay tribute to Gordon Banks
The World Cup-winning goalkeeper has died at the age of 81.
6 years ago

A tribute to England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks
Banks made over 200 appearances for Stoke and there is a statue of him outside the club's stadium.
6 years ago

Five of the greatest goalkeeping saves of all time
Gordon Banks' stop from Pele is widely regarded as one of the best stops in football history.
6 years ago

In Pictures: In pictures: Gordon Banks
A gallery looking at some moments in the goalkeeper's playing career.
6 years ago

Gordon Banks: The World Cup hero who made the 'greatest ever save'
Along with a World Cup-winner's medal, Banks' 73-cap CV featured six FIFA Goalkeeper of the Year awards.
6 years ago

England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies, aged 81
England's legendary World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies at the age of 81.
6 years ago

Goodnight Gordon Banks: 1966 World Cup Goalkeeper
A look back at the career of England's 1966 World Cup goalkeeper Gordon Banks.
6 years ago

England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
6 years ago

Gordon Banks: 'Jack Butland should be number one'
Former England goalkeeper Gordon Banks insists that Stoke City's Jack Butland should be Gareth Southgate's number one stopper for the 2018 World Cup.
8 years ago

Gary Speed to be inducted into National Football Museum Hall of Fame
The National Football Museum announces that the late Gary Speed will be inducted into their Hall of Fame on Thursday.
8 years ago

Team News: Marcus Rashford starts for England
Marcus Rashford starts for England as they welcome Slovakia.
8 years ago