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    Brentford vs Man Utd LIVE RESULT: Ajer bags 99th-minute equaliser seconds after Mount’s first goal – latest updates

    MANCHESTER UNITED return to Premier League action with a tough trip to Brentford tonight.United are still looking to get into the top four but Brentford are aiming to secure Premier League survival and will be a hard side to break down at home.
    Kick-off time: 8pm GMT
    TV/Stream: Sky Sports Premier League
    Brentford XI: Flekken; Zanka, Ajer, Collins; Roerslev, Yarmoliuk, Jensen, Janelt, Lewis-Potter; Toney, Wissa
    Man Utd XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lindelof, Dalot; McTominay, Mainoo; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
    That’s all from Brentford
    Brentford and Manchester United drew 1-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium following a dramatic finale.
    The Bees dominated throughout the match and missed a raft of chances as they hit the post three times with Ivan Toney, Mathias Jorgensen and Bryan Mbeumo.
    Toney also had a goal disallowed after he was marginally caught offside by the linesman and VAR.
    United were largely anonymous throughout the match until the sixth minute of stoppage time when they finally put together their best attack of the game.
    That was when Casemiro set Mason Mount up for his first ever goal for the Red Devils.
    But Brentford wouldn’t be denied and equalised just three minutes later when Toney passed the ball to the incoming Kristoffer Ajer who smashed the back of Andre Onana’s net.
    That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a lovely night!
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    If this Manchester United team make the Champions League, it will be as big a travesty following the result of this truly extraordinary game
    Mason Mount seemed to have committed the biggest robbery of this or any other Premier League season by scoring deep into stoppage time. And Kristoffer Ajer’s even later equaliser was hardly justice.
    Because United were totally outplayed by a brilliant Brentford side still not safe from relegation.
    It’s the time of year for miracles, and it is unbelievable that Erik Ten Hag’s side escaped without a defeat that would have put another nail in the coffin of their hopes of finishing in the top four or five.
    Before Ajer’s strike, the Bees had hit the woodwork three times, forced fine saves out of Andre Onana, had a goal disallowed for a tight offside and wasted countless other opportunities.
    Ten Hag claims not to care about speculation that he will be sacked as part of the changes envisaged by new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his team. The prospect of a fat pay-off no doubt lessens the jeopardy.
    But any United fan who cares about the club will wonder where it is heading under the Dutchman.
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    Copy linkCopiedIvan Toney stands out
    Brentford star Ivan Toney put together another impressive performance at the Gtech Community Stadium.
    However, Toney only managed an assist after missing a raft of opportunities and hitting the post, while he had a goal chalked off for a marginal offside.
    Nevertheless, the striker caused all sorts of problems to Manchester United’s struggling defence.
    The Bees have a lot to thank the England international for as it took a lot of doing to set Kristoffer Ajer up for the equaliser during stoppage time.

    Copy linkCopiedIvan Toney reacts
    Brentford star Ivan Toney admits the hosts are disappointed with the result after losing so many opportunities and hitting the bar three times.
    I feel like it’s points dropped. When you see the stats, we don’t know how we’ve not scored more than one goal.
    The chance I’ve missed, we’ve hit the woodwork four times, all the opportunities but it means nothing when you draw the game.
    [On his ruled out strike] The gaffer is always saying to me ‘make sure you’re not being a lazy striker, stay onside completely and then you give yourself half a chance’. But I switched off for half a second and it’s a tight call.
    We just weren’t clinical enough in front of goal. We’re disappointed in there.Ivan ToneySky Sports
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    Copy linkCopiedUpdated Premier League table
    Manchester United remain sixth in the Premier League table after their 1-1 draw at Brentford.
    United are 11 points away from fourth place and Aston Villa, while fifth-placed Tottenham are eight points ahead.
    The Bees, on the other hand, are 15th with five points separating them from the relegation zone.
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    Copy linkCopiedBrentford vs Man Utd stats
    Manchester United dominated 53 per cent of possession but failed to do much with it throughout the Premier League match against Brentford.
    The Bees registered 31 shots but only five of them were on target.
    United, on the other hand, only managed 11 shots, five of which were on target.
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    Copy linkCopiedFT: Brentford 1-1 Man Utd
    Brentford and Manchester United shared the spoils at the Gtech Community Stadium following a dramatic finale.
    The Bees dominated throughout the match and missed a raft of chances as they hit the crossbar three times with Ivan Toney, Mathias Jorgensen and Bryan Mbeumo.
    United were largely anonymous throughout the match until the sixth minute of stoppage time when they put together their best attack of the game and Casemiro set Mason Mount up for his first ever goal for the club.
    However, Brentford wouldn’t be denied and equalised just three minutes later when Toney passed the ball to the incoming Kristoffer Ajer who smashed the back of Andre Onana’s net.
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    Peep!
    That’s full-time at Brentford!!!
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    Yellow card
    Maupay and McTominay get into a little scuffle with both sets of players getting involves.
    But it doesn;t last long and both players get booked.
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    Finally Brentford take up their chances!
    Brentford break into another dangerous attack with Man Utd’s defence wide open following Mount’s opener.
    Toney breaks it from the right and finds the incoming Ajer who fires it past Onana!
    The home crowd has gone crazy!

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    Goal!
    Ajer equalises for Brentford!!!
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    I told you, Brentford will regret all those missed chances!
    Man Utd finally show something as they produce their best attack all night with some fine passing.
    Casemiro releases Mount who scores his first ever goal for the club and wild celebrations break out in front of the away crowd!

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    Goal!
    Man Utd score with Mount!!!
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    As it stands, Man Utd will be glad to be getting a point out of this.
    But Brentford have missed so many chances they need to seal the three points…
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    Maupay received treatment from the Brentford physios and is good to go.
    Dalot has been patched up and returns to action.
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    Nine more minutes of added time to go, can Brentford find a way to finally break the deadlock?
    Or can Man Utd finally show us something…?
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    Ouch!
    There’s a clash of heads between Maupay and Dalot inside Man Utd’s area with the latter needing some more time to get back on his feet.
    Both players receiving treatment but thankfully look good to go.
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    Substitution
    Another double switch from Frank as Maupay and Ghoddos come on for Roerslev and Lewis-Potter.
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    Chance
    Toney takes Brentford’s set-piece on but sends it desperately wide.
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    Penalty shout
    Casemiro fouls Mbeumo just outside Man Utd’s box!
    That was only inches away from becoming a penalty…
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    Yellow card
    Brentford ace Jorgensen booked for a late challenge, which could have led to a red card.
    VAR deems it was just a yellow.
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    Chance
    Brentford continue to knock on Man Utd’s door, and continue to miss!
    Mbeumo fires a corner-kick from the left and Toney meets it in the near post but his shot goes over the crossbar.
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    Brentford ace Lewis-Poitter tries a cheeky shot from the right that Onana spills.
    The ball is cleared just a few moments before Toney could get the rebound…
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    Chance
    Man Utd captain Fernandes tries another long-range shot but it is collected by Flekken with ease.
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    Substitution
    Another double change by Man Utd boss Ten Hag as Casemiro and Mount come on for Mainoo and Rashford.
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    Why is Brentford vs Man Utd kicking off at 8pm on Saturday?

    PREMIER LEAGUE action returns this weekend after a two-week international break.Manchester United travel to Brentford on Saturday for their first top-flight clash since their 2-0 win over Everton on March 9.Manchester United beat Liverpool 4-3 in the FA Cup quarter-final last time outCredit: GETTYThe Red Devils were in FA Cup action prior to the international break as Erik ten Hag’s side secured a spot in the semi-finals of the competition with a thrilling 4-3 win over bitter rivals Liverpool.Man Utd will be hoping they can continue the momentum from their huge cup triumph on their Premier League return this weekend as they look to keep pace with the top five.Meanwhile, Brentford have picked up just one point from their last six games, and as a result, they are worryingly falling towards the drop zone.The Bees are in need of a huge win on Saturday night to pull them further away from a dreaded relegation dogfight.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhy is Brentford vs Man Utd kicking off at 8pm?Man Utd’s trip to Brentford was initially scheduled for 3pm on Saturday, March 30.However, the kick off time was changed in early February after the fixture was selected for TV coverage.Man Utd’s Premier League clash at Brentford will now kick off at 8pm GMT and will be broadcast on Sky Sports.The time change has caused chaos for Man Utd fans who were hoping to travel to the capital by train.Most read in FootballThis is because the later kick off time is just two minutes before the last train is scheduled to leave London St Pancras for Manchester Piccadilly.London Euston is not in service this weekend due to engineering works between London and Milton Keynes.And on Sunday, there are no direct trains from London to Manchester Piccadilly, with all journeys requiring at least one change and scheduled to take over three hours.How to watch Brentford vs Man UtdBrentford vs Man Utd will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event on Saturday night, straight after coverage of Aston Villa vs Wolves (5.30pm kick off) has concluded.Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action on the NOW app/website.Alternativley, you can follow SunSport’s live blog of the match for minute-by-minute coverage. More

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    Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall 2: UK start time, live stream, TV channel for huge grudge rematch in Leeds

    JOSH TAYLOR has finally granted Jack Catterall his wish – a massive grudge rematch two years after their first fight. Taylor and Catterall fought for the undisputed super-lightweight in February 2022, with the former retaining his titles. Josh Taylor beat Jack Catterall in their first fight but was largely outboxed throughoutCredit: Kenny RamsayThe decision was a hugely controversial one, however, as pretty much every fan and pundit watching scored the fight for Catterall, who lost out on a split decision. The Englishman even knocked Taylor down halfway through the fight, and both men had a point deducted. Catterall stormed out of the ring after the decision, feeling robbed of his dream to win the undisputed titles. But now he’ll get his chance for revenge, albeit without the belts on the line, with Taylor having relinquished or lost them since the win over Catterall. When is Taylor vs Catterall 2?
    Taylor’s massive rematch with Catterall will take place on Saturday, May 25.
    It was originally scheduled for April 27, but an issue with Taylor’s eye pushed the fight back a month.
    The fight will be held at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.
    Expect main event ring-walks to get going at around 10.30pm UK time.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Taylor vs Catterall 2 will be shown live on DAZN in the UK as part of your subscription.
    You can subscribe to DAZN in the UK for £9.99-a-month, which commits you to an entire year of action.
    A flexible pass, worth £19.99-a-month, is also available, and you can cancel anytime.
    You can also pay £99.99 for the year up front, and this is the lowest cost option.
    The fight is available for live streaming on your mobile or tablet device from the DAZN app.
    You can also watch DAZN 1 HD on Sky channel 429.
    Taylor vs Catterall 2 full card
    The undercard for Taylor vs Catterall 2 has yet to be announced.
    Check back at SunSport for further details on the event.
    What has been said?Taylor said: “This is a big fight, there’s a lot hanging in the balance. I’ve had two bad performances, so I need to come back and prove that I’m still one of the best fighters on the planet.Most read in Boxing”I need to put on a good performance, and essentially, I need to get the win. If he comes to fight like he says he is, absolutely fantastic.”Catterall has said: “I’m not going in there for a Taylor that, in my opinion, is on the slide.”I’m going in there preparing for the best version of him. But do I think his best days are done? I do.” More

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    Viddal Riley vs Mikael Lawal: UK start time, live stream, TV channel for cruiserweight clash

    VIDDAL RILEY faces the toughest assignment of his career yet this weekend in a brilliant cruiserweight fight. KSI’s former trainer will face hard-hitting Mikael Lawal on the undercard of Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke. Viddal Riley was last in action against Anees Taj in a Cruiserweight fightRiley was last in action against Nathan Quarless back in September, winning in dominant fashion. Before that he had a couple of fights with Anees Taj, knocking him out in the fourth round on both occasions. Lawal is a different prospect altogether, however, as he’s a former British cruiserweight champion and has only lost once, in his last fight against Isaac Chamberlain. Riley will have it all to do if he’s to blast Lawal out of there, but he may have to let his boxing do the work if he’s to leave the O2 Arena with a victory. When is Riley vs Lawal?
    Riley’s clash against Lawal will take place on Sunday, March 31.
    The fight will be held at the O2 Arena.
    Expect ring-walks to get going at around 8.30pm UK time.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Riley vs Lawal will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena.
    You can live stream the action from the NOW TV and Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Full card
    MAIN EVENT: Fabio Wardley vs Fraser Clarke – for British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles
    Florian Marku vs Chris Kongo
    Viddal Riley vs Mikael Lawal
    Ben Whittaker vs Leon Willings
    Alen Babic vs Steve Robinson
    Callum Simpson vs Dulla Mbabe More

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    Ben Whittaker next fight: UK start time, live stream, TV channel for return against Leon Willings

    BEN WHITTAKER makes his return to the ring this weekend and all eyes will be on the Olympic hero’s fight. ‘Benzo’, who is signed to Anthony Joshua’s management company, has been on fire since turning pro, blasting out several opponents and looking stylish in the process. Ben Whittaker stopped his last opponent after showboating throughout the whole fightHis in-ring showboating has been a constant source of controversy, however, with detractors calling it unnecessary. Some have likened his tactics to that of British boxing legend Prince Naseem Hamed. His last fight, in particular, caused a storm, with clips of his antics against overmatched opponent Khalid Graidia going viral on social media. This weekend he’s back in action against Leon Willings, who has a record of 7-1. When is Whittaker vs Willings?
    Whittaker’s clash against Willings will take place on Sunday, March 31.
    The fight will be held at the O2 Arena.
    Expect ring-walks to get going at around 7.30pm UK time.
    What channel is it and can it be live streamed?
    Whittaker vs Willings will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena.
    You can live stream the action from the NOW TV and Sky Go apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
    Full card
    MAIN EVENT: Fabio Wardley vs Fraser Clarke – for British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles
    Florian Marku vs Chris Kongo
    Viddal Riley vs Mikael Lawal
    Ben Whittaker vs Leon Willings
    Alen Babic vs Steve Robinson
    Callum Simpson vs Dulla Mbabe More

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    Man City vs Arsenal: Gunners face a tough trip to Pep’s Treble winners for a huge title clash – stream, TV, team news

    ARSENAL return from the international break with a mammoth trip to Manchester City – and the result could be season-defining for both teams.The Gunners sit top of the tree going into the weekend – ahead of Liverpool by goal difference and a point clear of upcoming opponents City.Arsenal are top of the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyManchester City drew with Liverpool before the international breakCredit: GettyArsenal’s phenomenal form has propelled them to the summit after winning EIGHT consecutive Premier League matches, scoring 33 goals in the process.However, Pep’s Treble winners will still be labelled favourites to win this contest as the North London outfit have not beaten City at the Etihad since January 2015.Furthermore, City are renowned for not dropping points during the final run-in.But Mikel Arteta will be hoping his side’s dramatic penalty shoot-out Champions League win against Porto can inspire Arsenal to break this eight-year curse.Read more on ArsenalRecent formThe champions are unbeaten in 22 games and are still fighting for the Treble thanks to recent wins over Newcastle in the FA Cup and Copenhagen in the Champions League.Pep Guardiola’s side battled to a 1-1 draw with Liverpool earlier this month despite losing Ederson to injury.The Citizens easily could have lost that game but showed good character to pick up a point – which could have been three if Jeremy Doku’s strike that hit the post went a few inches to the left.Arsenal also made it through to the Champions League quarter-final last time out with victory over Porto, and they have not lost since their FA Cup clash with Liverpool in January.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe Gunners have blown teams away with big thrashings in recent weeks, particularly on the road, with 17 goals in their last three away games.What is the team news?Guardiola has several injury concerns ahead of this huge title clash against Arsenal.Huge Man City blow just five days before crunch Arsenal clash as John Stones taken off NINE minutes into England clashKevin De Bruyne and Jack Grealish were left out of their respective international squads due to groin problems but both have taken part in training this week.Captain Kyle Walker withdrew from England duties after sustaining a hamstring injury, however, the right-back is expected to be fit to participate.But John Stones (abductor), Manuel Akanji (muscle) and Ederson (muscle) are all expected to miss out.Elsewhere, Arsenal stars Gabriel Magalhaes and Bukayo Saka left their international camps early after picking up minor injuries.Gabriel Martinelli is in a race against time as he looks to shake off a foot injury he received before the international break.While Timber still seems to be unavailable as the Dutchman didn’t feature in Arsenal’s loss to QPR which involved Takehiro Tomiyasu and Thomas Partey.Star menPhil Foden has been City’s main man this season and has frequently popped up in big games with match-winning goals.He has embraced the responsibility of being City’s chief creator in the absence of De Bruyne and may have to fulfil that role once again with the Belgian an injury doubt.Foden, 23, has created 57 chances this season in just 28 games, with 11 goals and seven assists.As good as Foden has been, he has been surpassed in terms of creating chances by Martin Odegaard.Arsenal need a captain’s performance from the Norwegian, who is beginning to find his best form of the season.A return of 73 chances created in just 25 games shows he knows how to unlock a defence, and he has been key to Arsenal’s free-scoring form in recent weeks.Phil Foden is enjoying his best season so far for CityArsenal need a captain’s display from Martin OdegaardSunSport predictionThere have been goals galore in recent Arsenal games of late but these two sides should cancel each other out as they did in their meeting at The Emirates. 1-1.When is Man City vs Arsenal?
    Manchester City and Arsenal will lock horns THIS Sunday – March 31.
    The huge title clash is scheduled to get underway at 4:30pm GMT
    Etihad Stadium is the allocated arena for this thrilling match and it can host approximately 53,400 fans.
    Gabriel Martinelli’s late strike earned Arsenal a famous victory when the sides met earlier this season.
    What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
    Manchester City vs Arsenal will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
    Coverage is expected to commence from 4pm GMT – 30 minutes before kick-off on both channels.
    Fans can stream the match through NOW TV.
    Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the game through our live blog.
    READ MORE SUN STORIESJohn Stones picked up an injury on international duty with EnglandCredit: RexWhat are the odds?
    Man City to win 20/23
    Draw 27/10
    Arsenal to win 14/5
    *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More

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    Why are England wearing purple away kit against Belgium and why won’t they wear it at Euro 2024?

    ENGLAND take on Belgium at Wembley in their final match before Euro 2024.But the Three Lions will have a different look about them thanks to their choice of kit.England are sporting their away kit at Wembley against BelgiumCredit: REXENGLAND VS BELGIUM LIVEInstead of traditional white, England will line up in their brand new purple away kit.The new kits were released by Nike last week to much furore, as both home and away kits feature an amended St. George’s flag feature shades of blue and purple instead of red.England wore their new home kit in the 1-0 defeat to Brazil on Sunday.And now the likes of Kobbie Mainoo and Ivan Toney will get a chance to impress in an unfamiliar purple top, which will also feature no names on the back for the second half as the match has been dedicated to the Alzheimer’s Society.Why are England wearing their away kit against Belgium?Manufacturer Nike are keen to promote the new strip ahead of the Euros this summer.England showed off their new white jersey against Brazil and so this is the last remaining chance they can give fans to see the away top.Belgium have a choice of red and light blue kits, so there is no chance of a clash with the Red Devils.Most read in FootballWill it feature at Euro 2024?England rarely wear their away kit at major tournaments – the last time they did was at the 2018 World Cup.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd with Serbia and Denmark coming up in the group stage, England will likely wear white as both teams wear red for their home shirts.England’s final group fixture is against Slovenia, who wear white, but since England are the designated ‘home’ team for the clash, they get preference and will likely pick their home top.That means England are only likely to wear their purple strip if they reach the knock-out rounds, but with Austria, Italy and France potential opponents, we might not see the away kit at the Euros at all.Die-hard England fan cuts message into grass for Southgate and Co ahead of Euro 2024 that can be seen from SPACE More

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    How many Ireland caps does Declan Rice have?

    DECLAN RICE had to be convinced to switch sides from Ireland to England – and now he will captain the Three Lions TONIGHT against Belgium.The decision was made after a series of chats with England boss Gareth Southgate. Declan Rice once we played for IrelandCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunSouthgate said: “Well, first we had to convince him that it would be a good decision.“I think that’s being borne out by the tournaments we’ve been in, and the huge matches he’s played in.“If I think back to some of the early big games which, almost every match was the biggest match of his life, now he’s won a European trophy, he’s now involved in big matches with his club.”And now on his 50th appearance, Rice will lead the Three Lions out in a thrilling Belgium friendly.READ MORE IN EURO 2024But what some fans don’t know is that Rice has represented Ireland several times before the switch.How many Ireland caps does Declan Rice have?Declan Rice has won three Ireland caps across friendlies in 2018. Ironically, Rice’s last match for Ireland came against Belgium before making the England switch three days later.Declan Rice played youth level matches for IrelandCredit: Sportsfile – SubscriptionRice is set to skipper the Three Lions in absence of Harry Kane on Tuesday night marking his 50th appearance in English colours.Most read in Euro 2024The Arsenal ace also played all of his youth-level matches for Ireland.What’s been said?Rice said: “When he (Southgate) told me last night I was going to be captain, I gave him a hug, shook his hand and said thank you very much.”50 caps, it is a pinch me moment, it will be an honour.”On my 50th cap, to walk out at Wembley in front of my family and friends, it is a great honour, I’m a bit speechless.”As for Southgate, he said: “I think that’s being borne out by the tournaments we’ve been in, and the huge matches he’s played in.“If I think back to some of the early big games which, almost every match was the biggest match of his life, now he’s won a European trophy, he’s now involved in big matches with his club.”When is England vs Belgium?
    England vs Belgium will take place on Tuesday, March 26.
    Kick off will be at 7.45pm GMT.
    Wembley Stadium will host. More