Wayne Rooney said Gareth Southgate is fearless for bringing in so much young talent to the England squad.
England manager Gareth Southgate is planning to make a personal check on Declan Rice during West Ham's Premier League clash with Wolves on Tuesday, sources have told ESPN FC, as the race to secure the player's international allegiance intensifies.
The 20-year-old defender, who can also play in midfield, has won three senior caps for the Republic of Ireland, but he is still eligible switch to England -- the country of his birth -- having not made a competitive appearance for the Irish.
Lovren posted a video on Instagram where he appeared to brag about elbowing Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and made insulting comments about the Spain team following the game on March 15.
He also told reporters after the match that Spain were "rude on the pitch" and bad losers.
From biggest disappointment to overachievers, Stewart Robson and Mark Donaldson give their takes on international football in 2018.
UEFA Nations League: Virgil van Dijk (90') Germany 2-2 Netherlands
Virgil van Dijk has told ESPN FC there is a new "buzz" about Dutch football after Netherlands overcame France and Germany to seal a place in next summer's UEFA Nations League finals.
Netherlands will face England in the semifinals after being paired with Gareth Southgate's side in Monday's draw in Dublin.
After failing to qualify for the last two major tournaments -- the 2016 European Championship and the 2018 FIFA World Cup -- Liverpool defender Van Dijk said that the Nations League will give Netherlands...
The Champions League showpiece will be held at the Wanda Metropolitano, home to Atletico Madrid, on June 1, with the first Nations League semifinal taking place four days later.
Hosts Portugal are due to appear in that first semifinal on June 5, which is set to be played at the home of FC Porto, with the second...