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England manager Thomas Tuchel pictured on April 16, 2024
How every England manager has fared in their first game after Thomas Tuchel Albania victory
Following Thomas Tuchel's first game as England manager, Sports Mole looks at how previous Three Lions bosses have fared in their opening games.
27 days ago
Arsenal's Olivier Giroud scores his side's second goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match at Deepdale, Preston on 7th January 2017
Preston North End vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Preston and Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
172 days ago
The Netherlands' Memphis Depay celebrates in 2019
Netherlands vs. England: Classic contests ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final
Sports Mole looks at five classic contests between the Netherlands and England ahead of Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final.
284 days ago
Andre Schurrle celebrates with team mates after scoring the sixth goal for Germany against Brazil at the 2014 World Cup
Top 10 biggest World Cup shocks of all time
Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most shocking results in World Cup history, including the Miracle of Bern from 1954 and the Mineiraco in 2014
2 years ago
England captain Harry Kane scores against Andorra on September 5, 2021
When Harry Kane could break England record and how he compares to top scorers
Sunday's goal against Armenia lifted Harry Kane alongside Michael Owen in joint fifth on the list.
4 years ago
Ryan Giggs pictured in 2008
Football's greatest one-club men to mark Sir Tom Finney's birthday
Tom Finney was intrinsically linked with Preston.
5 years ago
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
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
Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
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
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: England, Argentina start rivalry
Sixty-four years ago today, England took on Argentina in a football international for the first time.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Kevin Phillips to receive Sir Tom Finney Football League award
Leicester City coach and former journeyman striker Kevin Phillips will be honoured with the Sir Tom Finney award at the end-of-season Football League Awards.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John Barnes, Gary Neville to be inducted into English Hall of Fame
John Barnes and Gary Neville are among 10 players to be inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Uruguay vs. England: Top five previous meetings
Sports Mole picks out five of the most memorable clashes between England and Uruguay ahead of their World Cup meeting tomorrow night.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Top five World Cup shocks
With the World Cup eight days away, Sports Mole picks out five of the tournament's biggest shocks.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 English footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of English football.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Belgian players of all time
As part of the 50-day countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of Belgium.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Sir Bobby Charlton makes England debut
Fifty-six years ago today, Sir Bobby Charlton made a scoring debut for England against Scotland.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Steve Bruce: "These opportunities are rare"
Hull City boss Steve Bruce believes that opportunities to reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup are rare and urges his side to take their chance.
11 years ago
Generic image of a locker room
Graham Westley: 'Sir Tom Finney was a complete icon'
Graham Westley, who was in charge of Preston North End last season, pays his respects to former Lillywhites legend Sir Tom Finney.
11 years ago
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Sir Trevor Brooking: 'Everyone admired, respected Sir Tom Finney'
Sir Trevor Brooking says that everyone respected and admired the late Sir Tom Finney.
11 years ago
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Peter Ridsdale: Sir Tom Finney was "great man"
Peter Ridsdale believes that Sir Tom Finney touched the hearts of everyone in Preston, not just those involved with Preston North End.
11 years ago
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Simon Grayson: 'Huge honour to be pallbearer at Sir Tom Finney's funeral'
Simon Grayson describes being asked to be a pallbearer at today's funeral of Sir Tom Finney as a "huge honour".
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jimmy Armfield pays tribute to Sir Tom Finney
Jimmy Arfield pays tribute to former Preston North End player Sir Tom Finney, who died at the age of 91.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Tommy Docherty: 'Sir Tom Finney was as good as Lionel Messi'
Tommy Docherty compares Sir Tom Finney to Barcelona star Lionel Messi after the Preston North End legend passed away on Friday.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Simon Grayson pays tribute to Sir Tom Finney
Preston North End boss Simon Grayson pays tribute to Sir Tom Finney, who died on Friday aged 91.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preston North End fans leave tributes to Sir Tom Finney
Preston North End fans leave tributes outside Deepdale following the death of former striker Sir Tom Finney.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Europe's top five one-club players
Following the death of Sir Tom Finney, Sports Mole looks at five one-club men currently playing in European football.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sir Tom Finney passes away: Twitter reacts
Sports Mole looks back over the Twitter reaction to the news that Sir Tom Finney has passed away at the age of 91.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preston North End and England legend Sir Tom Finney dies
Former Preston North End and England legend Tom Finney passes away, aged 91.
11 years ago
Wayne Rooney celebrates
Wayne Rooney "extremely proud" to be fifth-highest England goalscorer
Wayne Rooney is proud to have climbed to fifth on England's all-time goalscorers list with his brace against San Marino.
13 years ago
Paul Ince
England vs. Italy: Five memorable matches
With England preparing to take on Italy this Sunday evening, Sports Mole reviews five of the most memorable matches between the two nations.
13 years ago
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool32237274314376
2Arsenal321712357273063
3Newcastle UnitedNewcastle32185961402159
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest32176951381357
5Manchester CityMan City32167962422055
6Chelsea32159856391754
7Aston Villa3215984946354
8Bournemouth321391052401248
9Fulham32139104743448
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton32121285149248
11Brentford32127135248443
12Crystal Palace321110114145-443
13Everton32814103438-438
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd32108143845-738
15Tottenham HotspurSpurs321141760491137
16Wolverhampton WanderersWolves32105174761-1435
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham3298153654-1835
18Ipswich TownIpswich3249193367-3421
19Leicester CityLeicester3246222772-4518
20Southampton3224262377-5410


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