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      England ratings: Frustrated Jude Bellingham very fortunate not to see red as Reece James has return to remember

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      REECE JAMES made history in his first international start in over two years as England sunk Latvia 3-0 in their second World Cup qualifier.James became the first defender to score a direct free kick for the Three Lions at Wembley since Stuart Pearce against Turkey way back in 1992.Reece James super free-kick broke the deadlock in the 38th minuteJames barely celebrated scoring his first-ever England goalHarry Kane scored his 71st goal for EnglandCredit: GettyCrystal Palace star Eberechi Eze scored his first-ever England goal late onCredit: PABut the Chelsea star didn’t celebrate his curling strike – perhaps something to do with the mixed response from fans questioning his inclusion in the squad.England had been frustrated by a low Latvian block for much of the opening stages.Visiting forward Vladislavs Gutkovskis failed to capitalise on the error from a mix-up at the back between Marc Guehi and Jordan Pickford.Before England’s top goal-getter Harry Kane notched his 71st international strike with a tap-in from Declan Rice’s squared ball.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWith Latvia tiring and trying to push up the pitch, England carved them open before Eberechi Eze’s deflected strike saw the Crystal Palace star score his first goal for England, too.England are now sitting pretty at the top of Group K, with six points from their opening two games under Thomas Tuchel – who became the first boss since Fabio Capello to win his first back-to-back games.Here’s how SunSport’s Alex Smith rated the Three Lions in their final World Cup qualifying match before facing Andorra on June 7.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSJordan Pickford –  5Only really had one thing to do and made a mess of it. Didn’t need to sprint out of his goal. Most read in FootballClearly a lack of communication with Marc Guehi and Latvia should have gone 1-0 up. Could have got his deck chair out for most of the game. In typical Pickford fashion though, still constantly barking orders to those in front of him.Reece James – 8An outstanding free-kick that brought audible gasps from the Wembley crowd when replayed on the big screens.It was a timely reminder of his quality after recent seasons were ruined by injury.Tucked into a back three at times, looking comfortable with the ball at his feet and had the recovery pace to produce a great sliding tackle in the second-half.Ezri Konsa – 7 Looking more and more settled in an England shirt.Nice dribble out from the defence when he saw the space and was physical with the Latvia centre-forward.Deserves more chances ahead of the World Cup against stronger nations to see if he can make the spot his to lose.Marc Guehi – 5Usually looks so composed at the back for the Three Lions but had a night to forget.A horror mix-up with Pickford presented the visitors with a golden chance to score, only for them to somehow miss an open goal and spare Guehi’s blushes. Thankfully, it was Gutkovskis and not Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland.Also made a rash challenge in the first-half and got pressured into running the ball out of play after failing to deal with a hopeful punt up the pitch.Myles Lewis-Skelly – 7It was a dream debut for the Arsenal wonderkid on Friday night, capping his debut with a goal.It was always going to be impossible to match the heights of the last game, but he was still impressive when drifting into midfield versus Latvia.Brilliant close control, winning free-kicks and getting stuck in as usual. A top talent.Myles Lewis-Skelly operated as an inverted full-backCredit: RexDeclan Rice – 7 A simple yet effective performance in midfield.England had the ball for long periods but when Latvia regained possession he was often there to break up play.Runs from deep are important to break down low block defences and he did that to set up Kane for his simple finish with a smart ball across the goal, putting it on a plate.Declan Rice was the engine during his 79 minute spellCredit: GettyJude Bellingham – 5 Was lucky to avoid a second yellow card after a wild and unnecessary lunge.In truth, the ref saved him from an embarrassing red card against a poor opponent.The Real Madrid star was eventually subbed off early to prevent England from going down to ten-men.Needs to control his aggression or could end up costing his side in important moments.Showed his undoubted quality on the ball with some wonderful touches and he never ducks a 50/50.Jude Bellingham was subbed off after avoiding a red cardCredit: PAJarrod Bowen – 6 Worked hard but didn’t quite take his chance with Bukayo Saka out injured.Some decent moments but did not have the creativity to unlock a stubborn Latvia defence.Bowen is way more effective when he has space to run into. Suits playing against stronger sides that will go toe-to-toe with England.Morgan Rogers – 7 Making his first England start after three previous substitute appearances.A delight to watch when working in tight spaces and seemingly impossible to knock off the ball.Drifted into positive positions and always wanted to receive the ball but will be disappointed not to score or assist. Marcus Rashford – 6 Tuchel said his performance against Albania lacked “impact” and was “not aggressive enough”.He clearly took the criticism on board and was more direct tonight, looking to take defenders on with a burst of acceleration and doing so regularly. But the final ball was lacking with crosses either overcooked or hit into a Latvian defender, which started to become incredibly frustrating. Marcus Rashford created the most chances (six) against LatviaCredit: GettyHarry Kane – 6 A real passenger for much of the game despite his goal. Rarely threatened and was crowded out by the Latvian defence.Began to pick up the ball in better areas in the final 30 minutes and eventually showed why he is a natural goalscorer with nice movement for the tap-in.SUBSEberechi Eze (for Bowen ’60) – 8A real bright spark when he came on and got a deserved goal.His trickery caused havoc for Latvia and his ability to go either way helped wrap up the game.Phil Foden (for Bellingham ’67) – 6 Not on the wing this time. Hooray!Looks better in the No10 role but besides some tidy passes did not do much.His run of not scoring or assisting for England since 2023 continues. Jordan Henderson (for Rice ’79) – 6 Another cap to add to his collection. Bossed his team-mates around to help see the game out. If he continues to make Tuchel’s squads, that will be as far as his role goes.READ MORE SUN STORIESCurtis Jones (for Rashford ’79)- 6 No real time to impact the game with it all wrapped up by the time he came on for a midfield stroll.Kyle Walker (for Lewis-Skelly’ 79) – 6 Did nothing wrong but like Henderson, is an ageing player the answer given all England’s young talent? Give the ten minutes to the future. More

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      England 3 Latvia 0: Reece James spares Tuchel’s blushes as Three Lions labour to win over minnows ranked 140th in world

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      REECE JAMES saved Thomas Tuchel from a seriously uncomfortable night by bending home a David Beckham-esque free-kick on his England return. And referee Orel Grinfeeld rescued Jude Bellingham from disgrace as he allowed the Real Madrid Galactico to escape a needless second yellow card. Reece James scored a stunning free-kick to break the deadlock for England against LatviaCredit: PAJames’ goal was compared to David BeckhamCredit: GettyHarry Kane scored again as he doubled the score after the breakCredit: GettyEberechi Eze put the cherry on top after scoring off the benchCredit: PAAs England laboured against the 140th best national team in the world and the Latvia penalty box resembled an extension of the London congestion zone, Chelsea full-back James ended years of injury torment with a spectacular 25-yard opener. James had been Tuchel’s man of the match with an outstanding marking job on Raheem Sterling when his side defeated Manchester City in the 2021 Champions League Final. But since then he has suffered an extraordinary run of injuries and had not started a match for England since September 2022. Yet James lit up Wembley with a dead-ball effort which out-bent Beckham and rivalled the famous ‘banana kick’ effort by Brazilian superstar Roberto Carlos back in 1997. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLate strikes from Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze gave the scoreline a respectable look. But it might have been very different had Bellingham received his just desserts for a stamp before half-time and a reckless lunge after the break. There have long been fears of Bellingham’s frustration boiling over, earning him a sending off in an England shirt – and this was as close as we’ve come. The Brummie was dismissed for swearing at a ref while playing for Real against Osasuna last month – and this was a serious let-off. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThat second ‘bookable’ offence was ludicrous as it took place just outside the Latvian and could have proved costly with England just 1-0 up at the time.  There were four changes from Friday’s routine defeat of Albania – Morgan Rogers given a full debut in place of Curtis Jones, with Jarrod Bowen replacing the underwhelming Phil Foden on the right flank.I plucked Thomas Tuchel out of his job working in a bar in Stuttgart before he became England boss, reveals Man Utd flopIn defence, Tuchel selected two of his Chelsea old boys – Marc Guehi, who he sold to Crystal Palace, as well as James.England had never previously played Latvia but our Lionesses defeated their women 20-0 and on balance of play, this was almost as one-sided.Still, this was a ‘top-of-the-table’ clash given that Latvia’s little-hopers had defeated the no-hopers of Andorra 1-0 on Friday.In case you weren’t excited enough by that prospect, there were massive orange fireworks and a rendition of a drum-and-bass tune called Thomas Tuchel’s Army, which doesn’t sound as if it is going to catch on.While Latvia is crying out for more NATO military presence in case of Russian aggression, there were dozens of British servicemen in the Wembley centre circle wobbling a giant flag.From the start, it was one of those qualifying fixtures which resembled not so much a football match as an obstacle course with Latvia largely impassive and sitting deep.Which made it all the more surprising when the first goalscoring chance went to the visitors.A speculative ball down the right caused a bizarre mix-up between Guehi and Jordan Pickford but Vladislavs Gutkovskis shot into the side-netting.Pickford was winning his 75th cap, drawing level with Gordon Banks and Joe Hart, leaving only Peter Shilton ahead of him in terms of England keepers.But, like his panicky collision with Dan Burn against Albania on Friday, this wasn’t his finest hour.Soon, though, England were peppering the Latvian goal. From a Declan Rice corner, Bellingham’s header cannoned off Marcus Rashford’s back and Ezri Konsa’s follow-up effort was pushed over by Krisjanis Zviedris.Kane headed over from a James centre when he ought to have scored and Bowen might have had a penalty when Zviedris brought him down while trying to collect a cross – but VAR said ‘no’.Rogers was lively on his first England start and Rashford was looking a little more menacing than he had against Albania, again without end product.But there was heavy traffic inside the Latvian box and, as the shots rained down, more ricochets than tin-pan alley.The answer to all these bodies in the way was to wallop one over their heads from 25 yards – and James duly did so.Myles Lewis-Skelly was fouled and James stepped up to fire home with power and what the pros like to call ‘swaz’.Just before the break, Konsa needed treatment after a spiteful barge from Gutkovskis and Rogers had a snap-shot well saved.It was unconvincing again and at the interval, Tuchel asked Rashford and Bowen to switch wings.Then came Belingham’s moment of madness. Booked for a lunge on Dmitrijs Zelenkovs before half-time, he leapt in on Raivis Jurkovskis near the corner and caught the Latvian’s leg.It looked to be a clear yellow-card offence but Israeli ref Orel Grinfeeld showed clemency.Tuchel sent on Eberechi Eze for Bowen as the paper planes began to rain down on the Wembley turf.Kane drilled one narrowly wide but it was becoming a tough watch before Kane put the result beyond doubt with England’s second, and his 71st in international football.Foden had just replaced Bellingham when Rashford and Rogers combined on the right and Rice made an artful run to square low for Kane to tap in.READ MORE SUN STORIESThen Eze jinked down the left and cut inside before his shot took a massive deflection off Antonijs Carnomordoijs.All’s well that ends well but there is little doubt that Bellingham dodged a bullet. More

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      Footballers are great role models… but they need to be able to go partying, like I did, says Jack Wilshere

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      HAVING been hailed as the new Paul Gascoigne after making his senior England debut at 18, Jack Wilshere got a reputation for a party lifestyle.The former Arsenal midfielder’s career, including a stunning double strike during the Three Lions’ European Championship qualifying match against Slovenia in 2015, was then hampered by a catalogue of injuries.Former footie ace Jack Wilshere with daughter Siena and wife Andriani last yearCredit: Eleven Miles.Family man Jack with Andriani and the kidsCredit: InstagramJack is helping to get fans learning lifesaving CPR skillsBut now aged 33 and a coach — currently with Championship side Norwich City, and previously Arsenal under-18s — he understands the pressures on young football stars.Like former Three Lions manager Sir Gareth Southgate, he knows how much these kids need role models.The dad of four will run next month’s London Marathon in aid of the British Heart Foundation and is backing a campaign inspiring the nation to learn lifesaving cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.While at Arsenal, Jack helped coach now 18-year-old wonderkids Myles Lewis-Skelly — who last week scored on his full England debut in our World Cup qualifier win against Albania — and Ethan Nwaneri, now with the Three Lions under-21s.Read more on Jack WilshereBut he also believes players need to be allowed to let their hair down when not on club time.He made headlines in 2010 when he was arrested 18 days after making his full England debut in a friendly against Hungary at Wembley, coming on as a late substitute for Steven Gerrard.He was given a police caution following the late-night brawl — where it turned out he had played peacemaker.But Jack tells The Sun: “I always thought I was sensible enough to know the right times to go out and when not to — and it’s important that the players have some downtime.Most read in Football“Of course, the world has changed a little bit and there’s so many things young people, young players can do, but downtime is important, as are the people around you.”After England crashed out of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil in the group stage, Jack was pictured with a cigarette as he partied in a Las Vegas pool with goalkeeper Joe Hart.Jack Wilshere’ ‘out of his comfort zone’ in first coaching role since shock Arsenal exit But that was in downtime between duties with England and Arsenal.Plenty of footballers, such as England’s Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish, have been haunted by shots of them partying.But Jack says: “I don’t ever really look back and think, ‘I should not have done that’.”During his career he won FA Cups with Arsenal in 2014 and 2015, 34 England caps including six man-of-the-match awards, and scored two Premier League goals of the season.After ten years at Arsenal, until 2018, he was at West Ham for two years before spells at Bournemouth and Danish side Aarhus. But injuries — particularly ankle but also knee and back — forced him to retire in 2022 aged 30.Goals of the seasonHe then became head coach of Arsenal under-18s before leaving last October to become a first-team coach at Norwich.He has taken advice from former England pals Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard, who all moved into football management.Jack says of coaching: “It’s a comp-letely different skill set. You have to learn how to lead people.“You have to learn how to inspire people and keep them inspired and convince them to buy into something.”Gareth Southgate spoke last week about how such inspiration needs to be passed on to young men, throughout society, to stop them falling under the spell of toxic online influencers such as misogynist Andrew Tate.Jack has son Archie, 13, and 11-year-old daughter Delilah by former girlfriend Lauren Neal, as well as daughter Siena, seven, and six-year-old son Jack by his now wife Andriani Michael.He says: “We have to be careful about the messages we expose them to, which I try to do, and try and limit their access to social media, and try to give them opportunities to have role models.Jack, pictured in 2010, was a young talent at Premier League side ArsenalCredit: PA:Empics SportJack parties in Las Vegas back in 2013Credit: Splash News“Archie’s 13. As he gets older, things might change. But at the moment his role models are footballers, and he wants to be a footballer, and he’s driven to do that.”Jack — who has been married to Andriani, daughter of his barber, for almost eight years — believes that footballers are great role models for young men.His sons now worship the latest England sensations.He says: “I think about my son, and another son who’s five — they have role models, they love Jude Bellingham, they love Bukayo Saka.“When I grew up, I had David Beckham, I had Joe Cole, I had Frank Lampard.”Meanwhile, football is playing a role in saving lives by asking fans to learn CPR — the emergency procedure of chest presses and rescue breaths to restore breathing and circulation after the heart stops.Sky Bet and the English Football League’s Every Minute Matters cam-paign aim to get 270,000 football fans to learn this by next month — and 235,000 already have. The British Heart Foundation has its own 15-minute online course, RevivR.Jack learned CPR because his eldest child Archie has epilepsy, which causes seizures.Jack reveals: “The first time it happens you don’t know what’s going on, what it is. It was quite scary. So we wanted to learn CPR as a family.”I don’t ever really look back and think, ‘I should not have done that’.Jack GrealishBritish Heart Foundation ambass-ador Jack is now backing the Sky Bet EFL Every Minute Matters Relay — a 4,000km “jaunt” across the country starting today in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, and Plymouth, and ending four weeks later in London on Easter Monday.Fans of all 72 clubs in the English Football League will run, walk and cycle legs of various lengths.Fan favourites “Big Sam” Allardyce, Troy Deeney and Dion Dublin are also taking part.Jack, though, is also training for the London Marathon on April 27 — and the hard yards have been more difficult than he reckoned. He admits: “It’s tough. I never thought that I’d have to actually run that far.”Waiting for him at the finishing line will be daughter Siena, whose potentially fatal heart condition insp-ired Jack to help the British Heart Foundation.In February last year, Siena under-went an operation to fix a hole in her heart. Jack was so stressed by the fear of losing her that he lost almost a stone in weight.He adds: “People said to me, ‘Why are you doing the marathon? You’re crazy’. And, yes, it will be hard, it will be tough, there will be moments where I probably will doubt if I’ll get across the finish line.“But I will get across the finish line and Siena will be there waiting for me. That’s thanks to the British Heart Foundation, thanks to the doctors, and that’s something I’ll always be in debt for, grateful for.”Siena is now fit and well, getting back to a normal life, although Jack says: “We’re a little bit more careful with her, and probably give her a little bit more TLC than the others.”Daughter’s heart opThe marathon will see him pitted against former England teammate John Terry, and Jack says with a laugh: “If I was you, I’d put your money on him.”Chelsea centre-half John was the Three Lions captain when Jack broke into the side as a teenager. The hardman skipper was an inspirational leader who helped guide the young player on and off the pitch.Jack says: “It was something I’d never experienced before. He talked through the whole game — my positioning, how to do this, how to do that. He taught me a lot and showed me what a real leader was.”Jack now hopes to become a manager but is happy to take his time and learn. The success of Southgate taking England to two European Championship finals in a row, in 2021 and 2024, inspires him — like other English managers, such as Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe and Graham Potter at West Ham.But he has no beef with the Football Association having given the England manager’s job to German Thomas Tuchel, ex-boss of Chelsea.Jack says: “I love it, it’s a big step from the FA. Gareth’s done a fant-astic job, and as a young English coach to have someone like Gareth at the top of the tree gave us belief.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But with the players we’ve got now, it’s so important we maximise that, and we’ve got the best guy to do that. Thomas is a proven winner.”Sky Bet and the EFL have joined forces in support of the British Heart Foundation to host the Sky Bet EFL Every Minute Matters Relay. To learn CPR in just 15 minutes with the BHF’s free, online tool, search ‘RevivR’. More

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      Maya Jama & boyfriend Ruben Dias party to 3am in Lisbon after ace breaks her dating ‘curse’ over him with Portugal win

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      MAYA Jama broke her so-called love “curse” over football star Ruben Dias — as she saw him win 5-2 for Portugal on Sunday. The Love Island host, 30, then stayed up into the early hours to celebrate with her boyfriend, 27 – posing for a fireside snap in Lisbon at 3.30am. Maya Jama broke her ‘love curse’ over Ruben Dias, with the pair partying to 3.30am to celebrateCredit: RexMaya’s ‘curse’ over boyfriend Ruben was broken as she saw him help Portugal win 5-2 on SundayCredit: EPAThe Manchester City centre-back spent a month injured on the sidelines after they started dating in December. He also got stick from fans for his performance when Maya was seen in the crowd at the Etihad to watch stuttering City draw 2-2 with Brighton earlier this month. One supporter fumed on X: “Ruben Dias is way too distracted by Maya Jama. His game’s gone to s***.” Another sneered: “Ruben Dias best performance this season was his first chat with Maya Jama.” READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHowever Maya proved to be a good-luck charm on Sunday after flying out to watch Dias in Portugal’s Nations League quarter-final second-leg with Denmark. She was in a hospitality box with a friend at the José Alvalade Stadium while Dias’ teammate Cristiano Ronaldo’s model girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez was sitting nearby. There were fears her dating “curse” may continue when Dias gave the ball away for Denmark to score late on — which would have dumped Portugal out on aggregate. But they grabbed a dramatic late goal before romping home in extra-time. Most read in FootballMaya and Ruben are then believed to have returned to the footballer’s home in the Cascais region of Lisbon. They stayed up late into the night and she shared a photo on Instagram of herself sat next to a fire pit by a swimming pool at 3.30am. Maya Jama stuns fans in her sexiest dress yet for Love Island All Stars finalThe couple got together after being introduced at the MTV EMAs in Manchester in November, following the breakdown of Maya’s on-off relationship with rapper Stormzy last summer. They spent New Year’s Eve together in Ibiza and last month they were seen wearing matching £5,000 Cartier bracelets emblazoned with the word “LOVE”. At the Brit Awards earlier this month, it was also revealed Maya has started taking Portuguese lessons. Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.Maya was in a hospitality box with a friend at the José Alvalade Stadium while Dias’ teammate Cristiano Ronaldo’s model girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez was sitting nearbyCredit: Instagram More

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      Man Utd target Jarrad Branthwaite ‘considering Everton future’ after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Jarrad Branthwaite is said to be considering his future after being snubbed for Thomas Tuchel’s maiden England squad.Branthwaite, 22, made his one and only Three Lions cap to date in international friendlies last March under Gareth Southgate.Jarrad Branthwaite is said to be considering his future at EvertonCredit: AlamyIt comes after Thomas Tuchel snubbed him for his maiden England squadCredit: GettyThe Everton centre-back was a surprise omission from England’s Euro 2024 squad and had to watch from home as the squad limped its way to the final before being beaten by Spain.Branthwaite had then missed the Autumn Uefa Nations League fixtures under interim boss Lee Carsley due to a groin injury.He said his exclusion last summer had given him motivation to get back into the senior team.However, new boss Tuchel did not name him for World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia, instead being picked by Carsley in the Under-21s.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe exclusion has prompted Branthwaite to further consider his future with Everton, according to Sky Sports.Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham and Manchester United are all keen on his signature.But SunSport’s Man Utd files revealed the Red Devils will only make a move for him if they qualify for the Champions League next season.The only realistic route into the competition for Ruben Amorim’s side will be through winning the Europa League.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKBranthwaite is valued at more than £50million by the Toffees, and he is understood to be determined to pursue any move that would allow him to play in the Champions League.This would in turn further add to his case to return to the England senior team.I plucked Thomas Tuchel out of his job working in a bar in Stuttgart before he became England boss, reveals Man Utd flopHe confirmed to BBC Sport that he was one of 55 individual players Tuchel had spoken to on the phone.On the ex-Chelsea boss, Branthwaite said: “It is nice to have that connection with the new manager and to know he is watching you play and lets you know how you have done.”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… More

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      Man Utd ‘want to get rid of at least TEN first team players this summer’ with Rashford, Sancho and Antony set for exits

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to move on at least TEN players this summer as part of a huge rebuild, reports claim.It is no secret that the club’s new ownership and manager Ruben Amorim are looking to overhaul the squad after another dismal campaign.Chelsea can still opt out of their obligation-to-buy loan deal for Manchester United flop Jadon SanchoCredit: GettyThe club want to permanently sell academy star Marcus RashfordCredit: RexVeteran midfielder Casemiro will also be put up for sale as United look to raise funds for new signings.Credit: RexReports have suggested that United will consider offers for “practically every player” when the transfer window opens.Firstly, the four all-but definite exits come in the form of Jonny Evans, Tom Heaton, Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof.Evans, 37, – who has not started in four months – and Heaton, 39, are likely to retire, according to Manchester Evening News.While, fellow free agents midfielder Eriksen and defender Lindelof are set to be released come June.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSUnited were open to offers for Eriksen last summer and Lindelof is eyeing a return to Benfica after spending most of the last two seasons injured.The club want to permanently sell on-loan stars Marcus Rashford, Antony and Jadon Sancho to reinvest in a new goalscorer.Rashford has impressed since joining Aston Villa on loan in January and worked his way into Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad.Villa have an £40million option to buy Rashford in the summer and it seems the damage is done in terms of his relationship with Amorim.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordElsewhere, Chelsea have an obligation to buy Sancho for £20-25million, although a £5million get-out clause has since emerged.The Blues are set to sign Sancho permanently in the summer, despite reports that suggested Stamford Bridge chiefs were tempted to pay the compensation to avoid it.Paul Scholes feels like Man Utd are ‘begging’ for money to build new stadium Antony -signed for £85.5million- has also has somewhat of a career revival since joining Real Betis but there looks to be no way back for him too.Veteran midfielder Casemiro will also be put up for sale as United look to raise funds for new signings.The Brazilian- who cost United a whopping £70million in 2022 – is determined to see out the remainder of his contract, which expires at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.Meanwhile, SunSport exclusively reported that the club are looking to sell goalkeeper Andre Onana to the Saudi Pro League.And the future of No 2 Altay Bayindir is also up in the air as the Turkish stopper could seek more football in order to improve his chances of playing at next year’s World Cup.PSV also have an option to sign left back Tyrell Malacia on a permanent basis.While the club may look to move Luke Shaw if they can find a buyer given his continued injury problems.Amorim admitted some of his players are already aware that their time at the club is coming to an endCredit: GettySpeaking earlier this month, Amorim admitted some of his players are already aware that their time at the club is coming to an end.He said: “Everybody understands that in football sometimes you stay, sometimes you have to move on. If I know how to explain it, I will do so because I like to be clear.”I was a player and like to use that experience — when you are honest with someone, they can take it. In the beginning maybe it is hard but they will understand.”I’m quite honest with my players and sometimes they know they have to move on at the end of the season.”We can talk about that in the end — now there are still a lot of games to play. But that is clear and not a difficult situation.”United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe claimed the club “won’t be selling players because of the state we are in financially” amid doubts over the futures of Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho. Mainoo has not signed a renewal but his current deal has a maximum expiry date of 2028 .While Garnacho was the subject of a rejected £40m offer from Napoli in January.READ MORE SUN STORIESRatcliffe named six big-money United signings that are either “not good enough or overpaid” in his bombshell interview with Gary Neville recently.Sancho, Casemiro, Antony, Hojlund, Onana and Lisandro Martinez were all outed by the Ineos owner. More

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      England vs Latvia LIVE SCORE: Thomas Tuchel makes it two wins in two as Three Lions cruise in qualifier – latest updates

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      THOMAS TUCHEL records back-to-back wins as the Three Lions continue World Cup qualifying winning form.The Wembley clash opening exchanges were tupsy-turvy as the visitors missed a golden chance from a defensive mix-up. However, on the 38th minute James would provide the decisive touch from 25 yards out. Following the interval, an unmarked Kane would met Declan Rice’s fizzing low cross to tap in from yards out with no more than 20 minutes to go. Seven minutes later, substitute Eze would dance into the box before unleashing a strike past the goalkeeper to secure all three points and sit top of group. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Tougher tests need to lay aheadOne of the worrying things for England is their qualifying group, there is nobody in it to test them at all.That could mean them going into the next World Cup having not faced any opposition that will truly ask any questions of this side.Tuchel and the FA will need to address this with many other nations playing competitive matches against quality opponents.Copy linkCopiedThomas the frank engineOne thing you will always get with Thomas Tuchel is honesty.In his media duties after the match, he pulled no punches in the fact he was not completely happy with what he saw out on the pitch against Latvia.It could be a refreshing era to be an England fan with a manager who will always tell you what he is truly thinking.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedNew coach still finding his feetIt is hard to see anything different from this England team with Thomas Tuchel so new to the job.The pain of defeat in the Euros is still raw but fans know something needs to change if they are going to win trophies.As the manager outlined in his post-match media duties, he felt he has learnt a lot about his players over the course of these two matches.Ensuring they qualify will be the main target for his tenure but it remains to be seen if he can get this generation to blossom.Copy linkCopiedEze does it for Three LionsEberechi Eze made the difference for England against Latvia at Wembley this evening.His pace and skill was a constant threat to the visitors, something they struggled to cope with.The Crystal Palace winger has a hunger for beating players whenever he gets the ball, which in a game like this one was a joy to watch.Providing he can stay fit, he has made a big claim for a starting spot in this Thomas Tuchel era.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGoals send fans home happyEveryone expected an England win against lowly Latvia.What nobody wanted to see was a mundane performance with few goals and little penetration.Having scored three times, dominated the game and barely had anything to do in a defensive capacity this was job done at Wembley this evening.Copy linkCopiedGunner puts in big shiftDeclan Rice was an integral cog in the England machine tonight.His runs into the channels helped try and break down a dogged Latvian defence at Wembley.Add to that his assist for Kane’s goal, it was an impressive performance from the Arsenal midfielder.Copy linkCopiedJames grabs first Three Lions goalReece James put in a solid performance for Thomas Tuchel’s side against Latvia this evening.It was his stunning free-kick that opened the scoring, despite not really celebrating the moment.The keeper had no chance as his curling effort went into the top corner of the goal.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedBoss gives overview of performanceSpeaking with ITV Sport after the game, the England manager gave his thoughts on tonight’s match.I guess so. It was not an easy match, we had to unlock it. We created a lot of chances from set-pieces. In general I am happy with the attitude, we will get there. Especially in the second-half, we started a little too slow. We encourage everyone to have these accelerations and when they did this everything seemed a little easier. It is interesting as I learn about the players and learn about the game, which is good.Thomas TuchelEnglandCopy linkCopiedMissed opportunity for Villa manMarcus Rashford came into this match full of confidence as he looks to rebuild his career during his loan spell at Villa Park.Despite being so involved in the game and seeing so much of the ball, his performance really failed to deliver.Something is missing still, it may take a little bit more than a short holiday in Birmingham to fix.Fortunately Rashford is not walking home tonight, roads could have proved a dilemma, after this showing it is evident he cannot cross anything.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFT: England 3-0 LatviaThis result will be seen as job done looking at the scoreline.For long periods of the match, Tuchel’s side struggled to break down a side that had everyone behind the ball.James’ superb free-kick broke the deadlock before two second-half goals added more of a gloss to the performance.Copy linkCopiedFT: England 3-0 LatviaThe referee brings the game to a close.Another win for Thomas Tuchel’s England side.Latvia offered little resistance here this evening.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King at WembleyAt times, the crowd were more excited about paper planes and Mexican waves. But as the Latvians tired, England provided some more entertainment. As well as Kane and Eberechi Eze’s goals, Morgan Rogers should have scored once and had another effort very well saved. Rashford tried ever so, ever so hard, but nothing quite came off for him. Tuchel was frustrated his team didn’t turn their chances into more goals. But job done.Copy linkCopiedEngland 3-0 Latvia90+2. Sits is penalised for a shove on Konsa.He has seen more grass than Snoop Dogg in this second-half.Ironically, Wembley looks like the fire alarm has gone off with more empty seats than filled ones now.Copy linkCopiedEngland 3-0 Latvia90. Foden has the chance to put a late corner into the box.The delivery is woeful as it barely gets more than an inch off the floor and is easily cleared by the visitors at the near post.We are going to have three added minutes.Copy linkCopiedEngland 3-0 Latvia88. That was a dreadful miss from the Palace defender.One stand out player in this game, despite only coming on as a substitute, is Eberechi Eze.Latvia have not been able to cope with his pace, trickery and hunger to make something happen.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedEngland 3-0 Latvia86. England have a free-kick which is worked short.The ball is played out to Eze, who puts in an inch-perfect cross into the middle of the goal.Guehi has a completely free-header but, somehow, sends it wide of the target.Copy linkCopiedEngland 3-0 Latvia84. Someone seems to have put ten pence in the bugle player now.Always seems a bizarre thing to bring to a football game.Leaving the house, checking you have all the important things.Wallet, mobile phone, brass band instruments……check.Copy linkCopiedEngland 3-0 Latvia82. You could be forgiven for thinking football is no longer a contact sport.The reaction from Konsa when Gutkovskis made life difficult for him on the ball was nothing short of pathetic.It is almost like the modern footballer loses their mind when somebody actually looks to get physical with them.As Roy Keane would say……..babies!!Copy linkCopiedEngland 3-0 Latvia80. There are some tired Latvian legs out there now.England could really rub salt into the wound in the remainder of this game.The visitors had done well to keep the score respectable for such a long period of this match.Copy linkCopiedEngland 3-0 Latvia78. Tuchel looks ready to make some more changes.Henderson, Jones and Walker are all ready to come on.They replace Rice, Rashford and Lewis-Skelly.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedEngland 3-0 Latvia76. Eze has looked like a breath of fresh air in this game.He picks up the ball, wide in the box, twisting and turning his man.The Palace winger cuts inside onto his right foot and gets a shot away which beats the Latvian keeper.It took a deflection on the way through but it would be harsh if that one if taken away from him.Copy linkCopiedGoal – Eberechi Eze (England)Copy linkCopiedEngland 2-0 Latvia74. England almost catch out Latvia on the counter.Rashford could not sort out his feet quick enough to play the first-time pass needed to find Foden in acres of space.He ended up backheeling it into the path of Kane but his attempted cross was cut out.Copy linkCopiedEngland 2-0 Latvia72. Latvia force their second corner of the game.As the ball is whipped in, Konsa heads it clear.The visitors try a long range effort but it is well blocked.Copy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Dan King at WembleyQuite a few paper planes in this second half, which is never a good sign. Thomas Tuchel does not look a happy man, sitting in the dugout scowling like a Dickensian villain. How on earth has Jude Bellingham not been sent off? Already booked for an orange-card-worthy foul in the first half, he’s just done a needless scissor challenge on Raivis Jurkovskis. It’s not what Tuchel meant when he said he wanted Bellingham to channel his emotions. A bit of a surprise that he wasn’t taken off sooner. Although he did tee up Kane for a chance he would usually bury. Phil Foden now on for Bellingham, with the chance to make up for Friday. Kane scores immediately.Copy linkCopied More

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      Ruben Amorim set to raid Sporting Lisbon for £35m Rashford transfer replacement who’s already flopped in Premier League

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      RUBEN AMORIM is planning a summer return to Sporting Lisbon – for £35 million-rated winger Trincao.The Manchester United boss has made signing a wide player a priority, with Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford unlikely to return to Old Trafford after their respective loans.Trincao won more admirers with two goals for Portugal vs DenmarkCredit: RexThe Sporting star is a target for at least four top clubsCredit: AlamyAnd Trincao, who scored twice for Portugal in Sunday’s 5-2 Nations League win over Denmark, is top of the United chief’s wanted list, after taking him to Lisbon during his days in charge.The 25-year-old once had a £400m-plus buy-out when he moved to Barcelona, but he never really cracked it at the Camp Nou and ended up with a season on loan at Wolves.After another one at Sporting, Amorim made it a permanent deal and his career took off after finally finding stability.Trincao is generally a left-footed right winger, but can play on either flank and has also been used through the middle.READ MORE ON MAN UTDNewcastle and Arsenal have also been keeping tabs on him.However, the biggest threat may come from Barca, who retain a buy-back option of little more than £20m.But Amorim hopes their previous working relationship, and the chance to link up with his old manager, will sway Trincao towards Old Trafford.Meanwhile, it’s reckoned United could up their asking price for Aston Villa loanee Rashford.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordThe striker has earned an England recall under Thomas Tuchel.And it was understood United were willing to offload the Mancunian, 27, at the end of the season for around £35m-£40m.Moment Marcus Rashford’s £700k Rolls-Royce is towed off motorway after tyre blew outBut now it’s claimed the 61-cap star could be valued at close to £60m.Ironically, it’s been suggested Rashford still dreams of joining Barcelona. More