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'He takes you to another level': How Pep Guardiola mastered the art of the title race - JACK GAUGHAN reveals the genius moves that mean Man City always thrive in the run-in... and the reason why Arsenal fall apart

13/04/26 16:00
JACK GAUGHAN: It wasn't the tactics that blew away Chelsea on Sunday, said Pep Guardiola, just as Pep Guardiola revealed that Manchester City altered their high press at half-time to pen in their jittery hosts....read

Always fit, never late, and the player of Pep's 'dreams': How Bernardo Silva became Guardiola's 'favourite', the stories of Manchester City's unsung leader and the fateful decision that kept him from leaving
11/04/26 01:00Silva has taken on the captaincy with vigour and pride, using what he learned from Fernandinho and Vincent Kompany, having studied how they became the standard-bearers for excellence.
'Not being able to wave goodbye to our fans still hurts me. I'll cherish their love forever': DAVID SILVA reveals the lingering pain of his Man City farewell, his favourite moments in Manchester and how Pep Guardiola unlocked his full potential
21/03/26 02:01The man who would become Pep Guardiola 's brain in that awe-inspiring, greatest team in Premier League history leant heavily on that intelligence during a tough first day on these shores.
CARLOS VICENS INTERVIEW: This is how I turned Man City into record-breaking set-piece specialists, the motivational tricks I used on John Stones and Ruben Dias, and the advice from Pep Guardiola I'll carry with me for rest of my career
19/03/26 02:00Much has been made of a perceived ugliness returning to English football - the set-piece culture, the NFL-style playbooks and the scrums at corners. But it's nothing new.
Revealed: When Pep Guardiola will decide Man City future and the clues he's giving about if this really is the end - as City sound out possible replacements, writes JACK GAUGHAN
18/03/26 08:30Usually Guardiola would circle the pitch to applaud those who stayed behind, especially on a night that presented far more positives than such a crushing defeat would suggest.
Jamie Carragher picks his England World Cup squad: Kobbie Mainoo and Jordan Henderson are IN - with an ex-Liverpool star as his wildcard - but there's no room for £112m Arsenal duo or six-time Premier League winner
26/01/26 23:49Thomas Tuchel will name his squad following the March international break, which will give him his final chance to see his squad before naming his selection for this summer's tournament.
The hidden qualities Marc Guehi will bring to Man City - a quiet leader who elevates the players around him, what his private gesture at Crystal Palace proves and the 'big brother' in City squad he's already bonded with
24/01/26 02:00JACK GAUGHAN: Aggressive and no-nonsense, City were ruthless in pursuit of Guehi and hope those attributes are exactly what their new central defender will bring.
How Man City rekindled the love with their away fans: The huddle ploy they used at the Emirates, the players behind their new rituals, the reborn Pep Guardiola song and how it all began after a long trip to Ukraine
16/01/26 02:00There is an acceptance at Manchester City from both sides that a stronger bond is forming between players and the club's away fans.
Premier League stars come to me to buy their cars - this is the one high-tech modification they ask for to play better, the other unusual add-ons they all want and why one player was told by his club to sell his Lamborghini immediately
15/01/26 01:41When a Premier League player wants a car, Riccardo Leighton sorts it. The list of names he's worked with down the years would give any team a run for their money.
PEP AT 1,000: Guardiola's inner circle reveal to JACK GAUGHAN the untold tales of how Man City's 'lion' reached the pantheon he's yearned to join, the surprising 'old-school' values that fuel him and the side of him you've never seen before
25/12/25 12:00DAILYMAIL+ BEST OF 2025: 'When people say they didn't understand football until they met Pep, that is exactly what they mean,' Ilkay Gundogan says. 'It's a level of detail you didn't know existed.'
The secrets of the Manchester City 'tortoise' and the ominous signs they are ready to hunt down Arsenal in title race (again): How Pep Guardiola builds his terrifying machine in pre-season and the rewards it brings after Christmas
22/12/25 17:00JACK GAUGHAN: So many times under Guardiola, City have been slow and steady. So many times creeping up from behind, that inevitable calm march to the finish line.
PHIL FODEN REBORN: New position, new hair, new inner circle including Jack Grealish's trusted guru, new man - this is how Man City star got back to the top after mental health struggles and Pep Guardiola's 'father figure' role
11/12/25 17:00Phil Foden's resurgence, emerging from the wreckage of last season, is becoming a major story of Manchester City 's campaign.
Why Man City are slumping in the second half: How opponents seize on 'half-spaces' and a press that's all at sea to force panic and sloppy errors
04/12/25 17:00City were three goals clear at Fulham but Erling Haaland's body language made it clear they could feel their grip on the night slipping. They very nearly let go of it in another wet and wild second half.
Man City Q&A: JACK GAUGHAN reveals what's happening with Antoine Semenyo move, contract updates on Phil Foden, Rodri and John Stones, and new clues about whether Pep Guardiola will stay next season
19/11/25 17:00We put your questions to our City expert JACK GAUGHAN, and this is everything you need to know about what's going on at the Etihad.
Revealed: The exclusive club England can join in final World Cup qualifier - as Three Lions aim to become the first nation to achieve the feat in 35 YEARS
16/11/25 08:41A comprehensive 2-0 victory against Serbia on a drenched Thursday at Wembley now places England in contention to join an exclusive club alongside Italy and Belgium.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot rues 'clear and obvious error' in Man City defeat and highlights decision made by the SAME referee in favour of Pep Guardiola's side last season
09/11/25 22:48Virgil van Dijk thought he had equalised for Liverpool but his header was chalked off by VAR due to Andy Robertson being adjudged as offside and interfering with play.
PEP AT 1,000: Guardiola's inner circle reveal to JACK GAUGHAN the untold tales of how Man City's 'lion' reached the pantheon he's yearned to join, the surprising 'old-school' values that fuel him and the side of him you've never seen before
07/11/25 02:00'When people say they didn't understand football until they met Pep, that is exactly what they mean,' Ilkay Gundogan says. 'He opens your eyes to a level of detail you didn't even know existed.'
GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA on why he left PSG for Man City, the crucial letter he wrote before winning the Champions League, 'Mr Guardiola', how he winds up best mate Erling Haaland and his Ballon d'Or dream
25/10/25 01:00The world's best goalkeeper walks into a small room and folds his enormous frame into a plastic chair. On his right cheek is a three-inch scar and on a table is his first trophy in English football.
Pep Guardiola names the Manchester City star who can become 'one of the best' in the world
24/10/25 13:58JACK GAUGHAN: Manchester City have deployed the Portugal international in defence after he failed to make an impact in midfield for the majority of his two-and-a-half seasons at the club.
Bernardo Silva pinpoints key area of improvement that has inspired Man City's strong run of form as star identifies surprise teammate who makes Pep Guardiola's team 'much better'
24/10/25 09:01Bernardo Silva has put Manchester City's improvement down to finally defending 'properly' as they head to Aston Villa on a nine-match unbeaten run.
Manchester City Q&A: Pep Guardiola's January transfer plans, the truth behind this summer's Savinho saga, what to believe and what to ignore on 115 charges verdict... and will they move for Michael Olise?
09/10/25 15:59After a hectic summer of spending and a mixed start to the season, JACK GAUGHAN answers your questions about what is really going on behind the scenes at the Etihad.
Thomas Tuchel names contenders to captain England in Harry Kane's absence - as Three Lions boss confirms star will miss Wales friendly
08/10/25 19:24Thomas Tuchel has revealed three England stars are in contention to captain the Three Lions against Wales, after Harry Kane was ruled out with an ankle injury.
England star pulls out of squad just 24 hours before World Cup qualifier as Thomas Tuchel admits 'he didn't progress as we thought'
05/09/25 12:28The England boss said: 'Unfortunately, he just left. He came with minor issues, muscular issues, to camp and didn't progress as we thought and hoped he would.'
Pep Guardiola's clues for the opening day of the season, Man City's wildcard scoring threat and hope for John Stones: THINGS WE LEARNED from their 3-0 win over Palermo
09/08/25 23:05Manchester City capped off their pre-season preparations with a comfortable win over Serie B side Palermo. Here, Daily Mail Sport's Jack Gaughan reveals five things he learned.
Romeo Beckham joins Manchester City's John Stones as they enjoy Oasis reunion show in Wembley's VIP area
04/08/25 11:42The model, 22, joined the professional footballer, 31, enjoyed the concert from the VIP section where they were spotted catching up.
Revealed: England international 'among group of SIX players put up for sale by Man City' as Pep Guardiola eyes summer clearout
15/07/25 16:23In January, City signed another defender in Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens, providing competition for their England international who could well be on the way out of the Etihad Stadium.
John Stones reveals he contemplated RETIREMENT amid injury nightmare - as he opens up on 'dark days' after missing 33 games in 2024-25
22/06/25 08:00JACK GAUGHAN IN ATLANTA: Stones missed a staggering 33 matches for Manchester City last season with four separate injuries - and hasn't featured since February.
Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel take England players out to the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona during their VERY warm-weather training camp... but FOUR stars are missing from team bonding session photos
01/06/25 12:15Kane, fresh from winning the first major trophy of his career in the form of the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich, was among the England stars present at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Man City transfer news: The six targets on their list, what's happening to Jack Grealish and why NINE stars could leave in mass exodus
28/05/25 01:00Here, our City expert JACK GAUGHAN answers the big questions facing Manchester City this summer.
Stephen Graham's height revealed after his starring role in Netflix's Adolescence: Scroll through our graphic to see the heights of 400 famous figures, past and present...
22/03/25 08:42Serial Bafta nominee Graham broke into the film industry in 2000, playing Tommy in Guy Ritchie's Snatch. Six years later he had another breakout rule as racist skinhead Combo in This is England.
Pep Guardiola insists that a top four finish would be a 'big achievement' - as Man City face reality of their major drop-off this season
22/02/25 23:37JOE BERNSTEIN: Serial winner Pep Guardiola would consider Manchester City finishing in the top four as a 'Wow' achievement because of the difficulties they've faced this season.
Pep Guardiola confirms Man City are ready for a CLEAR OUT as the Spanish boss admits he is 'concerned' about the future of his injury-prone side
21/02/25 16:01JACK GAUGHAN: John Stones is fearing months on the sidelines with a thigh issue - his fourth setback of the season - and may need surgery after pulling up on Wednesday.
Man City hit by ANOTHER injury blow just days before Liverpool showdown as star man is forced off the pitch in opening stages of Real Madrid clash
19/02/25 20:21The star man's substitution came just four minutes after Kylian Mbappe opened the lead with a chip goal above Ederson in the fourth minute on Tuesday.
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr claims banner mocking his Ballon d'Or snub inspired his match-winning performance against Man City
12/02/25 00:19City fans unveiled a giant tifo before the dramatic 3-2 Champions League play-off first leg defeat, depicting Rodri collecting the Ballon d'Or award, with a message reading: 'Stop crying your heart out.'
Mikel Arteta sends warning to Arsenal stars over treatment of Erling Haaland after Man City striker was mocked in the Gunners' 5-1 victory
02/02/25 22:40Mikel Arteta warned Arsenal to focus on themselves after they ruthlessly dismantled Manchester City 5-1 and rubbed it in the face of Erling Haaland in the process.
Pep Guardiola admits Man City's confidence is 'fragile' after 5-1 defeat by Arsenal - as his side concede four goals for the FOURTH time this season
02/02/25 20:30ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: A frustrated Pep Guardiola said his Manchester City team's second-half collapse was because of a fragility which has happened 'so many times'.
Furious John Stones SLAMS Man City's 'unacceptable' performance in last 30 minutes of 5-1 thrashing by Arsenal - as defender apologises for manner of defeat
02/02/25 20:22John Stones has made a grovelling apology to his supporters after a capitulant Manchester City side were thrashed by Arsenal in a statement victory for Mikel Arteta.
He hasn't managed 90 minutes for three months but now John Stones must be Man City's rock at important stage of the season, writes JACK GAUGHAN
26/01/25 22:30JACK GAUGHAN: This is a different City that Stones is walking into on Wednesday night for the do-or-die Champions League clash with Club Brugge.
Pep Guardiola reveals John Stones suffered recurrence of a previous injury after being taken off at half time of his return to the Man City team
21/12/24 15:16John Stones lasted just 45 minutes on his return to the Manchester City starting XI after suffering a recurrence of a previous injury.
Man City hit with fresh injury blow as star man misses training ahead of Champions League clash - as Pep Guardiola's side attempt to reverse their fortunes after a FIFTH consecutive defeat
26/11/24 09:17The Cityzens' recent woes have been influenced by a string of injuries to key men including long-term issues for Rodri and Oscar Bobb and more recent knocks to the likes of Mateo Kovacic.
Are YOU taller than Gary Barlow's son? See how you stack up with our interactive graphic which reveals heights of 400 famous figures, past and present
08/11/24 14:2424-year-old Daniel went unexpectedly viral after social media users seized on a sweet family photo of him towering over his 5ft 7in Take That star father.
Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs charged with misconduct by FA after he confronted match officials following John Stones' controversial goal in defeat by Man City
24/10/24 23:49SAMI MOKBEL: Hobbs confronted the match officials in the tunnel after the full-time whistle in the loss to City and Kavanagh included the incident in his report.
Man City 5-0 Sparta Prague: Erling Haaland scores twice as Pep Guardiola's men cruise to emphatic Champions League win
23/10/24 20:50MAN CITY 5-0 SPARTA PRAGUE - JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: It is not even about the numbers anymore with Erling Haaland.
The 'Big Six' teams who get the most lenient ref treatment and the shock contender for harshest bookings as stats show why Arsenal are WRONG to moan
22/10/24 15:48The 'Big Six' team being the most harshly treated by Premier League referees has been revealed as statisticians crunched the numbers behind yellow cards being brandished this season.
MARK CLATTENBURG: Chris Kavanagh made the correct decision in allowing John Stones' late winner for Man City against Wolves to stand
20/10/24 21:30MARK CLATTENBURG: Yes, Bernardo Silva was in an offside position when John Stones crashed his header beyond Jose Sa, but there's more to it.
Wolves boss Gary O'Neil claims Premier League referees may be unconsciously BIASED toward the top six after John Stones' controversial winner for Man City
20/10/24 17:07JACK GAUGHAN AT MOLINEUX: Stones headed home in the fifth minute of stoppage time, with Wolves adamant that Bernardo Silva was interfering with goalkeeper Jose Sa.
Micah Richards insists John Stones' controversial late winner 'should have stood'... but the former Man City star admits he understands why Wolves feel 'aggrieved'
20/10/24 16:07A lengthy VAR check followed, as Bernardo Silva had appeared to impede Jose Sa moments before Stones' winner, by backing into his compatriot as the ball was whipped in.
Wolves 1-2 Man City PLAYER RATINGS: Which midfielder worked tirelessly for their side? Who looked exceptionally dangerous but inconsistent? And which defender LOVED the battle with Erling Haaland?
20/10/24 15:08The visitors continued to probe and dominated possession in the second half, but were unable to break through the hosts' defence, and come away from the Midlands with just a point.
Wolves 1-2 Man City: John Stones' 95th minute winner fires Pep Guardiola's side to the top of the Premier League table in dramatic late turnaround to leave winless hosts bottom of the league
20/10/24 15:01TOM COLLOMOSSE AT MOLINEUX: Just when it seemed as though Manchester City would drop two points in the Premier League title race, John Stones came to the rescue.
John Stones reveals what England should have done better during shock 2-1 defeat by Greece as stand-in captain is left 'absolutely gutted'
11/10/24 08:18With Harry Kane unavailable, it was a landmark fixture for Stones as he captained England for the first time. However, the game certainly didn't go as he would have hoped.
THE NOTEBOOK: A sombre mood takes over Wembley, FA guests of honour celebrate diversity - and a landmark night for John Stones despite defeat
10/10/24 23:45SAMI MOKBEL AT WEMBLEY: Wembley observed a period of silence and the players wore black armbands in memory of George Baldock, who died suddenly on Wednesday.
England vs Greece - Nations League RECAP: Relive the action after late drama at Wembley after Cole Palmer and Anthony Gordon squander big chances
10/10/24 17:00Relive Mail Sport's live blog of the Nations League clash between England and Greece for the latest team news, live score and minute by minute as the Three Lions host at Wembley stadium.
Who should start for England? Our experts make their picks including how to get Cole Palmer and Jude Bellingham in the lineup, Ollie Watkins versus Harry Kane and Phil Foden at false nine
09/10/24 01:00MAIL SPORT EXPERTS: with Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka in blistering form, will there still be places for Premier League player of the season Phil Foden and Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham?
Arsenal fans think they've spotted big injury update after club post video from their training ground ahead of Leicester City clash
27/09/24 08:38Mikel Arteta's side are afflicted with multiple injury concerns, including to key players David Raya, Martin Odegaard and Ben White.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hints his side suffered a 'serious injury' in fiery 2-2 draw at Man City... with 'a few' of his players set to miss Carabao Cup tie against Bolton
24/09/24 18:18Arsenal were accused of 'dark arts' against Man City but Arteta says there's a serious cause for concern with one of his players and revealed 'a few' will be unavailable for the third round tie against Bolton.
Unrepentant Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta refuses to accept blame for red cards - and says he would've been 'very thick' not to go ultra-defensive at Man City
24/09/24 10:17Trossard's dismissal came just weeks after Declan Rice was given his marching orders against Brighton, with the midfielder also shown a second yellow card for kicking the ball away.
Arsenal defender Gabriel warns Man City his side are 'waiting for them' at the Emirates Stadium as he breaks his silence on Erling Haaland's 'provocative' ball throw at the Etihad
23/09/24 23:46Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes has issued a warning to title rivals Manchester City after Sunday's fierce encounter at the Etihad.
Revealed: The Premier League time-wasting table with a Champions League club topping the pile after Arsenal were accused of delaying tactics at Man City
23/09/24 18:31Mikel Arteta 's side have come under fire for alleged gamesmanship as they looked to protect a sensational lead during the second half at the Etihad, before John Stones scored a dramatic equaliser.
Ian Wright tears into Erling Haaland for his 'coward move' against Arsenal defender Gabriel during fiery 2-2 draw before branding Leandro Trossard's red card as 'f***ing foolishness'
23/09/24 14:33Haaland, who had scored City's first goal after nine minutes, bounced the ball off the back of the defender's head after John Stones turned in City's 98th-minute equaliser.
Erling Haaland will AVOID punishment after throwing the ball at Gabriel's head during Manchester City's fiery 2-2 draw against title rivals Arsenal
23/09/24 12:03Erling Haaland will not face any retrospective punishment after throwing the match ball at Gabriel Magalhaes' head just moments after Manchester City's last-gasp equaliser against Arsenal.
Bernardo Silva spotted making brutal hand gesture towards Arsenal players during Man City's dramatic 2-2 draw with title rivals
23/09/24 10:46Pep Guardiola's side needed a 98th-minute equaliser from substitute John Stones to salvage a point against their title rivals in a match that is being hailed as a Premier League classic.
Revealed: Erling Haaland's fiery two-word message to Mikel Arteta at full-time is captured by pitch-side microphone - before a sweary tirade at Gabriel Jesus - after Man City scored late in Arsenal draw
23/09/24 10:09The City striker was in a tempestuous mood at the Etihad, throwing the ball at Gabriel's head after Stones' equaliser and appearing to say 'who the f*** are you? to Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Gary Neville reveals why he now DOUBTS that Arsenal could win the Premier League - despite backing them in the summer - after feisty Man City seize a point with late John Stones equaliser
23/09/24 09:02At the start of the campaign, the former Manchester United defender had tipped Mikel Arteta 's side to make good on their promise of the two seasons prior.
Joe Hart GLOATS in Arsenal legend Ian Wright's face as former Man City goalkeeper celebrates John Stones' last-gasp equaliser - and can't resist telling him: 'I told you so!'
23/09/24 07:52After going down to 10 men, Arsenal clung doggedly on in the second-half, and looked to be on the verge of recording their first win at the Etihad since 2015.
Man City captain Kyle Walker speaks out on his angry exchange with referee Michael Oliver after Arsenal's first goal... and admits the Gunners used 'dark arts to their advantage' in Sunday's thrilling 2-2 draw
23/09/24 05:19The England right-back was caught out of position after being called for a chat by Oliver, with Riccardo Calafiori taking advantage by curling in an equaliser to cancel out Erling Haaland 's opener.
Manchester City stars Bernardo Silva and John Stones call Arsenal's 'dark arts' into question after tensions during fiery 2-2 draw descended into angry scenes at the Etihad
22/09/24 22:03JACK GAUGHAN: Manchester City's Bernardo Silva and John Stones last night took aim at Arsenal's dark arts after a tempestuous 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium.
John Stones reveals surprising instructions Pep Guardiola gave to him when coming on as he revels in new role after scoring late equaliser against Arsenal
22/09/24 20:30John Stones revealed the final instructions given to him by Pep Guardiola before coming on as he proved to be the unlikely hero for Manchester City in their riveting 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
Man City looked 'void of ideas' against 10-men Arsenal claims Paul Merson as Roy Keane SLAMS Pep Guardiola's side for 'really poor' attacking display
22/09/24 19:26Manchester City were 'void of ideas' in their attempts to break down 10-men Arsenal in Sunday's all-time Premier League classic clash, claimed former Gunners star Paul Merson.
Erling Haaland throws the ball at Gabriel's HEAD after John Stones' 98th-minute equaliser as tempers boil over between players and staff from Man City and Arsenal at full-time of thrilling 2-2 draw
22/09/24 18:18Erling Haaland found himself in the middle of a touchline spat with Arsenal coaching staff and officials, after appearing to throw the ball at the back of Gabriel's head.
Man City 2-2 Arsenal PLAYER RATINGS: Which City stalwart had a DISMAL first half? Who starred for the Gunners in a new position? And who scored just 4/10?
22/09/24 18:02JACK GAUGHAN AT THE ETIHAD: A blockbuster clash between the two title challengers was packed with moments of drama, notably Leandro Trossard 's sending off at the end of the first-half.
Manchester City 2-2 Arsenal: John Stones' 98th-minute equaliser keeps Premier League champions top after thrilling draw against 10-man Gunners
22/09/24 17:39OLIVER HOLT AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: Imagine Mafeking had fallen. In football terms, that is what happened here at the Etihad Stadium on a filthy afternoon in early autumn.
Pep Guardiola's Man City cavalry return to action ahead of fixture congestion as Erling Haaland sees off Brentford
15/09/24 22:02JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE ETIHAD: Guardiola was equally glad about first starts of the season for Walker, Stones and Gundogan, the return of Rodri and Phil Foden being back on the bench.
Lee Carsley's new England: WhatsApps to Bellingham, lessons from Pep and his surprising reaction to the national anthem furore, reveals IAN LADYMAN
12/09/24 01:00IAN LADYMAN: By his own admission, Carsley - filling the void left by Southgate's resignation after Euro 2024 - is a doer rather than a talker.
John Stones reveals 'deep' emotional toll of England's Euro 2024 final devastation - and highlights the key difference of playing under Lee Carsley
11/09/24 21:31CRAIG HOPE: The Manchester City defender produced his best performance of the tournament during the 2-1 loss to Spain in Berlin.
John Stones still starts, one star has managed four clubs and another now plays in Korea... as Lee Carsley prepares for his first England match, what happened to Gareth Southgate's first starting XI?
05/09/24 21:00Next month will mark eight years since Gareth Southgate's first match at the helm of the national team, after the then Under-21s coach stepped up as interim boss.
How tall are YOU compared to Hollywood heart-throbs, world leaders, sports stars and tech tycoons? Find out with our ultimate interactive graphic of more than 400 famous figures, past and present...
23/08/24 11:31Ever wondered just how tall Kim Kardashian is? Or how the TV personality compares to the rest of her perfectly groomed Kardashian-Jenner clan? Well, ponder no more.
England star John Stones is engaged! Manchester City ace reveals he will marry entrepreneur girlfriend Olivia Naylor after romantic proposal
14/08/24 00:13The England midfielder, 30, has been in a relationship with Olivia, 34, since 2019 and popped the question on a romantic getaway that followed his team's defeat in the Euros.
With Euro 2024 in the rearview mirror and the next World Cup just two years away, which England stars should GO, who should STAY in the squad and what should happen to Harry Kane?
15/07/24 21:03England's 2-1 defeat by Spain added yet another traumatic tournament loss into English football history. Here, Mail Sport judges which players will survive to the 2026 squad.
England ridiculed over long throw decision after equalising against Spain which Gareth Southgate admits was a 'turning point' in the heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat
15/07/24 13:15The Three Lions were left empty-handed on Sunday night as goals from Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal saw La Roja claim a record-fourth European Championship.
Don't scorn Gareth Southgate and his brave players... England lost to Spain with honour and pride and they are still a generation that does not give up, writes OLIVER HOLT
14/07/24 21:35ENGLAND 1-2 SPAIN - OLIVER HOLT AT THE OLYMPIASTADION: When the final whistle went, his players fell to the turf in despair. Southgate put his hands on his hips to compose himself.
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Alejandro Garnacho confirms new romance with model girlfriend after Spanish reports claimed Chelsea star 'didn't want to meet her family'
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Former World Cup-winning coach - who once picked his nose and LICKED his finger - 'set to take charge of England's group stage opponents'
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Revealed: Gary Neville's staggering seven-figure earnings from podcast empire as Sky Sports star looks to rival Gary Lineker's media network
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Andy Murray launches new 'woke' trainers - made from BEANS and seaweed - in bid to rival Roger Federer's £15bn running shoe business
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Women's football hair pulling controversy: Arsenal star drags back rival in astonishing moment at Stamford Bridge
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Michael Schumacher's daughter Gina speaks out on life in the aftermath of her legendary father's accident
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Roy Keane attends his mother's funeral just days after the Man United legend lost 'the only boss I listen to'
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NBA star abruptly cut by team after criticizing the league's support of LGBTQ+ fans and Pride Month
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Italy in 'spy-gate row ahead of Bosnia World Cup play-off - as Bosnian media accuse four-time champions of having a SOLDIER film rivals' training session'
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Why Tiger Woods' ex-wife Elin Nordegren is 'concerned' after golf legend's shocking DUI arrest
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'It looks a bit suspicious': Thomas Tuchel addresses mass drop outs of Arsenal stars from national teams - but backs Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka over England withdrawals
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Roy Hodgson, 78, rules out long-term stay at Bristol City after his shock return to management as former England boss insists 'I'm too OLD'
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Meet golf's bad boys: Tiger Woods and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler among stars whose menacing police mugshots have gone viral after arrests
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British Olympics star, 32, retires from athletics to take up surprise new role at Premier League football club
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British driver Ollie Bearman, 20, breaks silence after narrowly escaping serious injury in 191mph crash at Japanese Grand Prix
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Kim Kardashian appears to SKIP Lewis Hamilton's F1 race despite spending week with boyfriend in Japan... as he cosies up to different A-lister instead
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Former Chelsea and Real Madrid star chugs a beer after completing mammoth cycling event in Mallorca three years after retiring aged 32
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From the Gypsy King to the Lion King! Tyson Fury takes a LION for a stroll as he prepares for comeback fight with Arslanbek Makhmudov
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Steve Cooper accused of SABOTAGING Bosnia's World Cup hopes by national team head coach - who blames his 'roots and origins' in bizarre spat
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Former Man United star training with Crystal Palace U21s as Europa League winner looks to relaunch career with a new club after two seasons out in the cold
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Golf icon John Daly falls during over-50s event in worrying scenes after 16 surgeries in four years - before his caddie rushes to save him
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Women's boxer Isis Sio, 19, fighting for her life in hospital after knockout loss
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Next season's Community Shield is KICKED OUT of Wembley by The Weeknd concert - and moved to 74,000-capacity stadium
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Reclusive ex-tennis star Anna Kournikova, 44, seen for the first time since giving birth to fourth child in December
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Ben White ENDS England exile as Thomas Tuchel calls him up for first time since World Cup walk-out and refusal to return after Steve Holland embarrassed him in front of team-mates
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Bill Murray celebrates UConn's March Madness win over UCLA as his coach son advances to the Sweet 16
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Premier League cult hero Dimitri Payet quits football at 38 with 'psychological violence against an ex-mistress' case hanging over him after he 'forced her to perform degrading acts on camera'
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Gary Neville shushes a Man City fan in Wembley commentary gantry spat after supporter's barrage of abuse
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Pep Guardiola lingers for a sweet moment with daughter Maria on the Wembley pitch as he weighs up whether to QUIT Manchester City despite Carabao Cup final success
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'World's sexiest footballer' reveals the huge falsehood that almost drove her out of the sport
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Brentford players 'are left bloodied after rescuing man from alleged racist attack' on way home from Leeds draw
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is dropped by Real Madrid for derby clash due to LATENESS - as defender is punished for ill-discipline after England snub
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American tennis star accuses French player of sliding into her DMs to flirt as he issues furious denial
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Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson, 24, claims her first-ever world indoor title - as Brit storms to 800m gold in a new world championship record time
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Sack-threatened Tottenham manager Igor Tudor misses his post-match interviews due to 'family bereavement' after 3-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest sounded relegation alarm
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The £15MILLION Instagram story: Cristiano Ronaldo and fiancée Georgina Rodriguez show off their extravagant wealth in one photo while escaping missile strikes in Saudi
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Bizarre moment UFC boss Dana White needs interpreter to translate ENGLISH question: 'I'm really screwed'
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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton fuel romance rumors as they enjoy stroll in Tokyo alongside stunned fans
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Premier League game is HALTED over racist abuse for the first time as black Sunderland star Lutsharel Geertruida reports Newcastle crowd to referee
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Health update released on female cyclist who was rushed to hospital with five broken ribs after falling headfirst over a roadside barrier in brutal pile-up crash
