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Marcus Rashford and Raheem Sterling have changed the perception of Black footballers but continued progress in the fight against racism is only possible “when white people get involved”, says Ian Wright.
Manchester United forward Rashford was made an MBE last year for services to vulnerable children in the UK during the coronavirus pandemic, while
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane was forced out of the UEFA Nations League final before half-time due to injury.
The France centre-back hobbled off after appearing to pull up while running, and was seen with ice on his right thigh after being replaced by Dayot Upamecano on 43 minutes.
Gareth Southgate has urged patience with Jadon Sancho as the England winger continues to find his feet at Manchester United.
Sancho moved to Old Trafford from Borussia Dortmund during a summer which also saw him racially abused after missing a penalty in England’s shootout loss to Italy in the final of Euro 2020.
Phil Foden was likened to legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady by Roy Keane following his virtuoso display during England’s 5-0 victory over Andorra in their World Cup Qualifier on Saturday.
Foden may not have got on the scoresheet but his performance was the most eye-catching of the evening as England moved a step closer to qualifying for next year’s World Cup in Qatar.
England need just two more wins to be sure of qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, following Saturday’s 5-0 win over Andorra.
Gareth Southgate’s side are four points clear of second-placed Albania at the top of Group I after seven matches, with just three fixtures left to play.
New Watford boss Claudio Ranieri has promised to “work hard and fast” as he looks to push the club towards Premier League safety.
The Italian former Chelsea and Leicester manager replaced Xisco Munoz, who was dismissed on Sunday after just 10 months in charge, as the new head coach at Vicarage Road, signing a two-year contract.
Substitute Thomas Muller scored an 81st-minute winner to complete Germany’s 2-1 comeback win over visitors Romania in their 2022 World Cup qualifier on Friday night.
The Germans, who have now won all four matches under new coach Hansi Flick, lead the standings in Group J with 18 points from seven matches, six ahead of North Macedonia and Armenia.
All the latest Newcastle United transfer news, rumours and gossip now that the £300m takeover of the north east club has officially been completed, with a Saudi-led consortium ending Mike Ashley’s 14-year ownership of the Magpies.
The Premier League confirmed the takeover in a statement, saying it had received “legally binding assurances” that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will not control Newcastle United.
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Premier League Player of the Month for September, while Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has won the Manager of the Month award.
Ronaldo has claimed the Player of the Month award
A Chelsea fan is facing a possible jail sentence for posting anti-Semitic tweets aimed at Tottenham supporters.
Nathan Blagg, 21, pleaded guilty to seven counts of sending offensive messages at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday.