Gareth Southgate: Last News

There are worse places to be in the world in November than stalling around in the Sydney sunshine and stopping for the occasional selfies with Celtic supporters.

Now that the Scottish Premiership action is over, all eyes turn to Qatar with the World Cup kick-off less than a week away.

The Cure are the latest act to deny that they are playing the Qatar World Cup – as criticism of those who have chosen to play events surrounding the football competition continue to face criticism.“Hate to disappoint everyone, but despite the rumours we will not be headlining the World Cup opening ceremony”, tweeted frontman Robert Smith yesterday.Covering any other questions people might have, he added: “I have also informed [England manager] Gareth Southgate [that] I am unavailable for selection. And if you’re interested, Psychic Bob predicts no one will win but Qatar”.At the weekend, Dua Lipa also denied rumours that she was due to play the opening ceremony, saying that she would not perform in Qatar at all until “it has fulfilled all the human rights pledges it made when it won the right to host the World Cup”.Rod Stewart, while not rumoured to play any World Cup events, has commented on other artists who have accepted the offer, saying that he turned down a lucrative opportunity to play in the Middle Eastern country last year, telling The Sunday Times: “I was actually offered a lot of money – over $1 million – to play there fifteen months ago.

West Ham striker Michail Antonio has claimed a clutch of Aston Villa stars weren't having Steven Gerrard 's personality during his ill-fated stay in the Midlands.

Jose Mourinho reckons former Manchester United defender Chris Smalling ought to be handed a shock England recall for the impending World Cup finals in Qatar. Mourinho and Smalling are currently working together with AS Roma after their respective spells at Old Trafford.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has missed the last three games with an injury he picked up while away on England duty last month. However, reports from ESPN suggest the £80million defender is confident about being able to prove his fitness before Gareth Southgate names his World Cup squad.

Legendary Arsenal striker Ian Wright believes that Jude Bellingham could reject Liverpool in favour of a move to Manchester City, should he decide to leave Borussia Dortmund.

Jack Grealish has spoken about the prospect of making his World Cup debut later this year.

Pep Guardiola does not know whether Kyle Walker will be fit for the World Cup after confirming he will be out for weeks with an abdominal injury.

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Tuesday, October 4.

Jamie Carragher has urged critics to tone down their Harry Maguire stance — even though he says the Manchester United captain is not best-placed to start at the World Cup for England.

Former Manchester United attacker Paul Ince has suggested that people are making defender Harry Maguire a 'scapegoat' and backed the England international to come through his current difficult period.

John McGinn insists he’ll stay away from Nations League bragging as England are going to the World Cup and Scotland are not.

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines on Thursday, September 29.

Gareth Southgate has urged Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to give Harry Maguire more game time ahead of England's World Cup campaign. The defender started for the Three Lions in their 3-3 draw with Germany and was heavily criticised for giving away a penalty early in the second half.

Pep Guardiola almost got a perfect international break, but then John Stones pulled up for England vs Germany and looks set for a spell on the sidelines.

Manchester United favourite Andy Cole has outlined the key change Marcus Rashford has made to recapture his best form under Erik ten Hag this season. The 24-year-old struggled, like many others, Old Trafford last term.

Manchester United were without a number of first-team players in Tuesday’s training session as the last few rounds of international fixtures take place.

Gary Neville issued a stern defence of Harry Maguire ahead of England’s 3-3 Nations League draw with Germany on Monday night.

Manchester United's Harry Maguire was pictured limping with an injury after England played Germany in the Nations League.

Manchester City have been dealt a major injury blow ahead of the Manchester derby after watching John Stones pull up with a hamstring problem while playing for England on Monday night.