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BOURNEMOUTH star Dean Huijsen has explained why he looks stoned in a bizarre TV interview.The centre-back, 19, has starred under Andoni Iraola this season with two goals in 27 games. More
MANCHESTER UNITED have been given a potential injury boost after Amad Diallo appeared to hint at an early comeback with a Snapchat post.The 22-year-old had been United’s best player this season until he suffered a setback last month.Amad Diallo has hinted at an early returnCredit: GettyThe ace was initially ruled out for the season with damaged ankle ligamentsCredit: Snapchat/coloelpopoDiallo damaged his ankle ligaments during a training session in mid-February and was ruled out for the rest of the season.It came as a major blow to Ruben Amorim, with Diallo stepping up as United’s best player with nine goals in 36 outings.The whizz had only just signed a new contract too.But Diallo has now given fans a glimmer of hope over his fitness return.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Ivory Coast star showed a picture of himself on Snapchat along with two emojis – an egg timer and a smiley face.It appeared to suggest that Diallo’s recovery is coming along well.But it remains to be seen whether he does indeed return before the end of the campaign.United are in dire need of some inspiration as they sit just 13th in the Premier League table.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAmorim’s men have won just ten of their 29 matches and are seven points off the top half with just nine games to go.Paul Scholes feels like Man Utd are ‘begging’ for money to build new stadium The Red Devils boss revealed there could soon be good news over Diallo’s availability.Amorim said: “Amad we will see in the last month.”I don’t want to say anything but I have the hope to have him before the end of the season.”Let’s talk (about the next game) and we’ll see.” More
MILLWALL have become the first club in Britain to launch their own mobile network.The unusual move has caught fans by surprise, with many poking fun in response.Millwall have launched their own mobile networkThe club will offer three packages starting at £10 a monthCredit: GettyMillwall have partnered with shaka to deliver network coverage on Three.Millwall Mobile will have 99.9 per cent coverage and is available from just £10 a month.There are three packages to choose from with normal sims and e-sims available, as well as the option to cancel at any time.The club revealed supporters will be able to receive special discounts and offers with exclusive rewards, but the unique product has left fans confused.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne reacted saying: “This isn’t real. Surely.”Another added: “Is this a simulation?”And another commented: “April Fools is next Tuesday.”Millwall’s Chief Commercial Officer, Luke Wilson, said: “With the advent of eSIMs there are now a number of virtual networks in the UK run by a variety of brands including Supermarkets and Satellite TV providers.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”There are also several football clubs in Europe who have taken advantage of the technology to deliver affordable and rewarding mobile plans to their fans, backed up by the reliability and scale of a main network provider.”We’re delighted to be the first club in the country to bring this model to the UK and to our fans. Fans call for Jose Mourinho to stick to his word with Millwall hunting for new manager “Ahead of the proposed Three/Vodafone merger, we believe our tie up with shaka, a pioneering connectivity provider, will not only mean our fans will have great value, flexible plans that reward their loyalty via the club benefits on offer – but also access to the best network in London. “Not only that, but every plan will be directly supporting their club. Our delivery partner shaka have a wealth of experience in the Telco industry, so we’re excited to now launch the service to our fans alongside them.”Fans will be hoping the new link-up will give them a direct line to the play-offs, with the Lions currently 11th in the Championship, six points behind sixth place West Brom, with six games left. More
ROY KEANE couldn’t resist a cheeky dig at old foes Arsenal as he reviewed Myles Lewis-Skelly’s England impact. The Manchester United legend was on the ITV panel as the Three Lions ran out comfortable winners over Latvia.Roy Keane couldn’t resist an Arsenal dig as he reviewed England’s win over LatviaCredit: X formerly Twitter / @itvfootballArsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly again impressed for the Three LionsCredit: GettyThe Gunners teenager hit the deck in the first half, with Reece James scoring from the resulting freekickCredit: GettyKeane watched on at Wembley as Reece James, Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze sealed a comfortable 3-0 victory. Lewis-Skelly was felled in the first half just outside the box, with James curling a sumptuous freekick into the top corner.But Keane wasn’t convinced the 18-year-old was fouled and hit the deck a little too easily.Watching footage of Lewis-Skelly drop to the ground, Keane quipped: “He’s obviously learnt that well at Arsenal.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLLaughing in response, fellow pundit Ian Wright agreed: “You can see he’s taken to get that touch in front [of the defender].Keane added: “He was smart with it, wasn’t he.”Lewis-Skelly made an instant impact on his England debut, netting the opener against Albania last Friday. His Gunners teammate Declan Rice admitted he and his fellow stars had been “taken aback” by the youngster’s confidence on his first call-up.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRice said: “He is fearless. He does everything right off the pitch and he is only 18.”I try to look after him as best I can but I knew he was going to play like that tonight because of the confidence he has. ‘I don’t expect anything’ Roy Keane savages England star after below-par display in Thomas Tuchel’s first game”He has kept his feet on the ground and it is only the start for him.”Keane also gave his verdict on Thomas Tuchel’s opening two games as England boss.The German led the Three Lions to back-to-back victories, with no goals conceded. But Keane believes there is plenty of room for improvement – and England should have won by bigger margins.England ratings vs Albania as Lewis-Skelly enjoys dream debut but Tuchel fails to solve Foden issue By Tom BarclayMYLES LEWIS-SKELLY made history and Harry Kane extended his own record-breaking as England sunk Albania in Thomas Tuchel’s first game.Lewis-Skelly became the youngest player to score on his Three Lions debut and top goal-getter Kane notched his 70th international strike as Tuchel began his World Cup qualifying campaign with a modest 2-0 win.New boy Dan Burn partnered Ezri Konsa in central defence at Wembley, while Marcus Rashford and Curtis Jones were also handed starts.Meanwhile, Tuchel wrestled with the same issue faced by predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate – deciding where to fit in Phil Foden.Left-back Lewis-Skelly, 18, slotted home on 20 minutes following a delightful turn and even better pass from Jude Bellingham.But England stuttered after the break – until skipper Kane classily took down a Declan Rice pass and curved home the clincher.Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the Three Lions in German manager Tuchel’s opening match…He said: “If this was a school report, you’d give him a would be a C+.”I think there’s a lot more to come from him. I think the two games on paper were very easy.”It’s a great start for the manager, but you knew he was going to get the two victories, just look at the 27 shots tonight.READ MORE SUN STORIES”There’s loads of bits to improve. The end product wasn’t that great but at least the subs came on and had an effect on the game.”But I thought it was OK. It was OK.” More
REECE JAMES played it cool as he barely celebrated scoring his first ever England goal.James was given his first start for the national team in two-and-a-half years – or 910 days – against Latvia by the new England boss Thomas Tuchel.Reece James barely celebrated scoring his first-ever England goalCredit: PAJames, making his first Three Lions start for 2.5 years, scored a sublime free-kick against LatviaCredit: GettyThe free kick from 25 yards out curled above the wallCredit: RexThe ball’s trajectory went very high into the airCredit: ReutersJames was then mobbed by team-mates but he did not cast a smileCredit: ReutersAnd James repaid the faith of his old Chelsea boss by scoring a sensational free-kick from 25 yards out to break the deadlock, becoming the first defender to score at Wembley from a direct free-kick since Stuart Pearce against Turkey in 1992.James made no mistake with his effort as he curled the ball over the wall and into the top right corner of the goal, leaving the goalkeeper gawping in disbelief as it hit the back of the net.However, while many stars may have wheeled off in jubilant celebration, the Chelsea defender simply walked off to the side and did not even threaten to cast a smile.James was mobbed by team-mates with Declan Rice holding a beaming smile with his hand over his shoulder.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans had a mixed reaction to the muted celebration, with one fan saying: “By all standards a great free kick from Reece James And I love his (no) celebration.”A second said: “That Reece James free kick goal and celebration against Latvia, cold.”A third joked: “Reece James. Come for the goal, stay for the celebration.”Another said: “Stunning lack of celebration from Reece James there. We love to see it.”Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKA fifth said: “Lack of celebration very weird tho…”A sixth added: “Sorry did Reece James used to play for Latvia? No time for that goal with a celebration like that.”Roy Keane was also full of praise for the goal at half-time in ITV’s studio, comparing it to David Beckham.He said: “It was like David Beckham used to do. I plucked Thomas Tuchel out of his job working in a bar in Stuttgart before he became England boss, reveals Man Utd flop”Very difficult to do, to get the angle right, very difficult.”England completed a routine 3-0 win late strikes from Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze gave the scoreline a respectable look.James was voted England’s player of the match for his all-round display, in what was just his 18th cap for his country.His stats show he made 97 passes, and 96 were completed to a team mate.His career has been undermined by a string of injuries, since his last start for England in September 2022 in a 3-3 draw with Germany.James much of last season after undergoing hamstring surgery, which was designed to help him overcome a series of injuries.He has been eased back gently into the Chelsea first team by boss Enzo Maresca since recovering from his most recent hamstring injury.The 25-year-old later explained his muted reaction to the goal.Speaking to ITV James said: “It has been a long time, I have had a frustrating two years.”I’m so happy to be called up by my country again. I saw the wall and felt I could bend it round. I was a bit surprised it hit the net.”I thought the keeper could have maybe got there but looking at the replay it was probably tough.”Thomas Tuchel’s ideas are clear. We have one objective and that starts this week right up until the World Cup.”Tuchel was delighted for James and hopes he can play a big part in his World Cup campaign.READ MORE SUN STORIESTuchel said: “I know Reecey and I know the quality that the boy has is amazing.”He has every right to be proud and happy and satisfied with his performance.” More
ROY KEANE refused to big-up Thomas Tuchel after the new boss won his first two World Cup qualifying games in charge of England.Tuchel became the first Three Lions gaffer since Fabio Capello to win his first two matches at the helm after beating Latvia 3-0 on Monday night.Roy Keane said England’s performance against Latvia was nothing specialThomas Tuchel watched on as England overcame mishaps to beat Latvia 3-0Credit: AFPReece James curled in an unstoppable 25-yard free-kick on his first international start in 18 months. England had been frustrated by Latvia’s low block before Harry Kane scored his 71st goal for his country and Eberechi Eze bagged his first-ever.Tuchel’s men enjoyed 27 shots to Latvia’s three, with eight of those on target, and sit at the top of Group K with six points.But Keane – who was on pundit duties for ITV – wasn’t overly impressed and thought England should’ve put it too bed much earlier.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe 53-year-old told ITV: “If this was a school report, you’d give him a would be a C+.”I think there’s a lot more to come from him. I think the two games on paper were very easy.”It’s a great start for the manager, but you knew he was going to get the two victories, just look at the 27 shots tonight.”There’s loads of bits to improve. The end product wasn’t that great but at least the subs came on and had an effect on the game.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”But I thought it was OK. It was OK.”The former Man Utd captain also laid into Jordan Pickford at half-time for his part in an embarrassing mix-up with Marc Guehi at 0-0.’That was missing’ – Brutally blunt Thomas Tuchel reveals disappointment in Rashford and Foden’s England performancesTuchel, who had kicked off with a 2-0 win over Albania on Friday night, had made four changes to his lineup.James, Guehi, Jarrod Bowen and Morgan Rogers came into the XI, with Tuchel looking at other options.Kyle Walker, Dan Burn, Curtis Jones and Phil Foden all dropped out, with the latter heavily criticised by Keane on Friday.Mark Pougatch quizzed Keane and Ian Wright on rotation and a manager taking the chance to look at others or give stars rest. And Keane’s reponse didn’t disappoint.He said: “I’m a great believer in squad rotation. I believed in that … but once I played!” A laughing Pougatch asked “you didn’t believe it?””No, not in my position,” joked a smirking Keane, who added “You can rotate everybody else!”Look, I see the bigger picture. But, what Ian just said, you do enough that you can’t leave me out. You rotate the others, not me!”It was the first time in 33 years that an England side took to the pitch without a single player from Manchester United, Manchester City or Liverpool.Coincidentally, it was also the first time in 33 years that an England defender scored from a direct free-kick at Wembley since Stuart Pearce against Turkey in 1992.The Ireland legend also couldn’t resist a dig at Arsenal at half-time.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe praised Myles Lewis-Skelly for winning James’ free-kick in the 38th minute.Keane joked: “Lewis-Skelly here…he’s obviously learned that well at Arsenal over the years. It’s a 50-50.” More
BALLER LEAGUE UK is off and running, with six thrilling clashes from the Copper Box in Stratford on night 1.The league had been a resounding success in Germany, so KSI and Co introduced it to the UK.26ers manager John Terry had a tough start to life in the Baller LeagueLegends of the game such as John Terry, Luis Figo and Gary Lineker will take to the dugout during Baller League.They will be joined by other big names, such as Maya Jama, Alisha Lehmann and Miniminter. SunSport can reveal the league table after night 1.Baller League UK tablePoint scoring in the Baller League works exactly the same as regular football, three points for a win, one for a draw and none for a loss.Read more FootballStandings after night 1:YanitedDeportrioSDS FCSantan FCMVPs UnitedM7 FCFC Rules the WorldWembley RangersTrebol FCVZN FC26ersN5 FCBaller League nightly scheduleMatchday 2: March 31Matchday 3: April 7Matchday 4: April 14Matchday 5: April 21Matchday 6: April 28Matchday 7: May 5Matchday 8: May 12Matchday 9: May 19Matchday 10: May 26Matchday 11: June 6Final Four Day: June 11 More
ROY KEANE blasted Jordan Pickford after the goalkeeper’s mix-up with Marc Guehi left England on the cusp of conceding against Latvia.The Three Lions overcame a frustrating low block to beat the visitors 3-0 in their 2026 World Cup qualifier at Wembley.Roy Keane blasted Jordan Pickford after his mix-up with Marc Guehi at 0-0Pickford came flying out to the edge of his box and distracted GuehiBut with the score at 0-0 in the 18th minute, England almost conceded in embarrassing fashion after a horrendous mix-up.Latvian striker Vladislavs Gutkovskis raced through on goal after a fine run while duelling with Guehi.But Pickford raced out to the edge of his box to intercept him and instead put Guehi off after a miscommunication.The ball ran between the pair of them and Gutkovskis got away with no-one in the England net. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut Gutkovskis missed an open goal after hitting the side netting from an angle after rounding Pickford.When analysing the confusion at half-time, Keane blamed the Everton keeper and had some strong words for his part in the kerfuffle.Speaking on ITV, Keane said: “Poor from England. Goalkeepers get bored sometimes.”But Pickford comes up, and you feel like saying to Pickford ‘mind your own business, let the defender deal with it’, so I’d be looking at Pickford there.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“He’s obviously had his hand up there at the end saying ‘it’s my fault’, but he doesn’t have to come up that far.”Ian Wright was on the same wavelength and said Pickford should have “trusted” Guehi to deal with it.Here’s what has happened to England’s lost football groundsBut despite Keane’s comments, it was a great night for Pickford who drew level with Joe Hart and David Seaman on 75 caps.As such, only Peter Shilton has more caps for England than the former Sunderland stopper.Elsewhere, Keane said England’s performance was nothing special.The Manchester United legend added: “If this was a school report it would be a C-plus.”It’s a good start for the manager to get two wins on the board. But the end product wasn’t great.”There’s lots more to come from them. It was OK.”The Ireland legend also couldn’t resist a dig at Arsenal at half-time.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe praised Myles Lewis-Skelly for winning the free-kick from which Reece James opened the scoring with.Keane said: “Lewis-Skelly here…he’s obviously learned that well at Arsenal over the years. It’s 50-50.” More
