Jude Bellingham sent Premier League transfer message by England boss Gareth Southgate

Liverpool have been told to pursue teenage sensation Jude Bellingham by former star Glen Johnson.Bellingham has quickly become one of football’s most promising young stars since joining Borussia Dortmund from Birmingham City in 2020. The central-midfielder is just as capable at putting in challenges as he is driving forward and playing defence-splitting passes.At 18, Bellingham already possesses maturity far beyond his years which has seen him be touted as Jordan Henderson’s long-term replacement at Liverpool. And former Reds defender Johnson has gone a step further by comparing his ability to club legend Steven Gerrard, before urging Jurgen Klopp to bring him to Anfield in the summer.When asked if Bellingham would be a suitable replacement for Liverpool’s ageing midfielders, Johnson told Compare.Bet: “Replacement or not, if Jude Bellingham becomes available then yes I’d say get him for sure.

Former Liverpool striker Ian Rush has jumped to the defence of Harry Maguire after the Manchester United captain was booed by England fans this week.

England's WAGs have devised a crafty plan to get around a strict alcohol ban in Qatar for the World Cup.Gareth Southgate's squad will be staying at the five-star Souq Al Wakra beach resort during the tournament later this year, where alcohol is barred. While it will be situation normal for Harry Kane and Co, the players' wives and girlfriends would not be able to make the most of their free holiday.So they will instead stay on a luxury cruise ship where drink restrictions will not apply.

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has named the England starting eleven that he would like Gareth Southgate to name at the Qatar World Cup, and he has left out some big names.The Three Lions beat Switzerland and Ivory Coast over the international break and Southgate’s options with the World Cup on the horizon are immense. Even those who were handed their international debuts of late, like Crystal Palace’s Tyrick Mitchell, performed with credit and the England boss has an almighty task on his hands in finding his best side.

Gareth Southgate has been told to "pick his words very carefully" by Qatar's World Cup chief executive Nasser Al Khater after he raised the issue of migrant workers' rights. The England boss said earlier this week that he and his team can use their voices in a positive way at the tournament while touching on human rights issues including women's rights as well as treatment of the LGBTQ+ community in Qatar.

Gareth Southgate has vowed to give under-fire England star Harry Maguire his full support.But the Three Lions boss has warned Maguire that he still has a fight on his hands to earn a place in his World Cup team. Southgate was left seething with England supporters for booing Maguire before and during Tuesday's 3-0 win over Cote d'Ivoire at Wembley.

Harry Maguire is still the favourite to start alongside John Stones for England's first match at the World Cup despite fan backlash.The Manchester United captain has partnered his Man City counterpart at the last two major tournaments for his country. But following a poor run of form for his club this season, he was booed by large swathes of the Wembley crowd before the friendly win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday (March 29).Nevertheless, bookies Betfair have Stones and Maguire as the top two in their list of defenders to start England's opener at Qatar 2022 later this year.Stones has odds of 3/10, while Maguire follows on 4/9.

Jack Grealish has admitted that he was "nowhere near as good" as his England team-mate, Jude Bellingham, in his teenage years.Ollie Watkins, Raheem Sterling and Tyrone Mings bagged the all-important goals for England as they strolled to a 3-0 win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday night, but it was Bellingham who caught the eye once again on the international stage.The teenage prodigy has torn up the Bundesliga since joining Borussia Dortmund in a £25million switch from Birmingham City in the summer of 2020. And the 18-year-old has now emerged as one of the most exciting stars in Gareth Southgate's Three Lions squad.After his latest midfield masterclass, Bellingham's place on the plane to the World Cup in Qatar later this year is surely all but assured.

Gareth Southgate said the reaction Harry Maguire received from fans at Wembley on Tuesday night was nothing short of "a joke".The England boss insisted he "doesn't understand" why the defender was booed and why supporters would think to turn on one of their own for no good reason - but truth be told, this is nothing new. As Wayne Rooney infamously told a passing cameraman following the Three Lions' drab 0-0 draw against Algeria at the 2010 World Cup: "It's nice to see your home fans boo you, that's what loyal support is".England supporters have an ugly history of turning against their own, partly because of the team's distinct knack of disappointing on the big stage.

Harry Maguire before the routine 3-0 win over the Cote d’Ivoire at Wembley on Tuesday night. Maguire’s name was met by a chorus of boos from the crowd when it was announced pre-match, while all of his team-mates’ got a cheer from supporters. The defender has endured a difficult season for Manchester United, but has retained the support of Gareth Southgate with England.

Harry Maguire during England's 3-0 win over the Ivory Coast at Wembley on Tuesday night. The Manchester United centre back has been having a tough season at Old Trafford, and sections of the home crowd showed little sympathy for him, with jeers ringing out across the stadium whenever he touched the ball.England manager Gareth Southgate branded the reception Maguire received "a joke" in his post-match interview, but Rice went a step further.

Gareth Southgate has slammed the members of the England support who felt the need to boo Harry Maguire when his name was announced as a starter against the Ivory Coast. The Manchester United defender has been fiercely defended by his manager this week amid claims he shouldn't have been called up due to his poor form at club level forthe Red Devils.

Jack Grealish has admitted that he wanted Serge Aurier to stay on the pitch during England's comprehensive 3-0 win over the Ivory Coast on Tuesday night - and he even pleaded with the referee not to send him off.Grealish was back to his tantalising best on a comfortable night for Gareth Southgate's side at Wembley. OIlie Watkins, Raheem Sterling and Tyrone Mings bagged the goals for England, but Grealish was a menace throughout and teed up Sterling for his strike on the stroke of the break.And Manchester City's £100million man tormented Aurier for the majority of the first half before the ex-Tottenham man was given his marching orders for two yellow cards.But Grealish revealed after the match that he did his best to persuade the referee to let Aurier stay on to keep things competitive.

England boss Gareth Southgate would have been satisfied after watching his side stroll to a 3-0 win over 10-man Ivory Coast, with Raheem Sterling playing a starring role for the Three Lions.The Manchester City star took the captain’s armband for Tuesday’s night game and relished his responsibility, setting up Ollie Watkins for the opening goal on the half-hour mark. The winger then got himself on the scoresheet by tapping home on the stroke of half-time.Serge Aurier saw red for two bookable offences in the first half and Tyrone Mings added insult to injury with a third in stoppage time.

Manchester United hero Paul Parker has slammed Luke Shaw as "smug and wrong" to hit out at the Red Devils after England's 2-1 win over Switzerland.Shaw, 26, netted the equalising goal for the Three Lions as Gareth Southgate's side fought back to claim a victory at Wembley. Though the marauding left-back appeared to use his post-match interview to hit out at a lack of playing time at United, insisting "it is always important to feel like you are wanted".Missing Man Utd's last three matches with Covid-19, Shaw pulled no punches in admitting that his time with England is far more gratifying than at club level. Though Parker, a two-time Premier League winner with the Red Devils, believes he should have held his tongue.He told Betfred: "Shaw's comments were wrong if I'm being honest.

England manager Gareth Southgate has suggested that Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham could benefit from joining a Premier League club, amid links with a move to Manchester United.

John Stones has pulled out of the England squad and returned to Manchester City, the FA has announced.

Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson questioned the actions of Harry Maguire in England training after the Manchester United defender froze during a rondo drill to kill the momentum.The midfielder and defender were taking part in the speed passing drill alongside Jude Bellingham, Tyrone Mings, Harry Kane, Kyle Walker-Peters and others with Nick Pope and Jack Grealish trying to block in the middle.As the drill progresses, Walker-Peters gives the ball to Maguire, who puts his foot on top of the ball to allow Pope to tap it - meaning the passing streak ended - as that happens, Henderson looks Maguire in the face and asks: "What are you doing?"It seems as though Maguire lost concentration during the one-touch drill by controlling the ball, and allowed Pope a chance to swap to stick to the rules.During the opening game of their international break, England beat Switzerland 2-1 thanks to Luke Shaw and Harry Kane having trailed though Breel Embolo.Maguire didn't feature during the match with Marc Guehi, Conor Coady and Ben White getting the nod as Henderson played the full 90 in midfield.Should Harry Maguire still start for England? Give us your thoughts in the comments sectionEarlier in the month, Gareth Southgate was asked why Maguire still deserves to be in the international squad despite his poor club form of late.He said: "I don't think it ever crossed our minds not to select Harry Maguire for this squad. There wasn't a chance we weren't going to call him up.

Gareth Southgate has backed Declan Rice to become the next England captain.Rice has become one of the first names on Southgate's team-sheet after establishing himself as one of the best midfielders in Europe. The West Ham ace, 23, was pivotal in helping the Three Lions reach last summer's Euro 2020 final and will have a huge role to play in Southgate's bid to win the World Cup this winter.Rice received death threats when he chose England over the Republic of Ireland back in February 2019.

Harry Kane becomes England's record breaker in an empty stadium.Captain marvel Kane moved level with Sir Bobby Charlton on 49 England goals with a second half winner to sink Switzerland at Wembley on Saturday. The Tottenham ace now stands just four goals behind England's record marksman Wayne Rooney, who plundered 53.It's now only a matter of time before Kane takes top spot to create some history that might never be broken.

England camp, another young starlet catapulted into the full squad.Last November it was Conor Gallagher making the leap from U21s to the seniors. This month Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi is the promoted one. Lest we start taking this persistent on-going procession for granted, such a quick-fire jump at the international level is massive.And this is no average Three Lions era, either.