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    Thomas Tuchel made England stars play Traitors game in first camp prompting love cheat Kyle Walker into shock admission

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    ENGLAND boss Thomas Tuchel got his Three Lions stars to play a version of BBC TV hit The Traitors at their first training camp.And this time love-rat defender Kyle Walker was telling the truth when he said he was a Faithful.Thomas Tuchel got his Three Lions stars to play a version of BBC TV hit The Traitors at their first training campLove-rat defender Kyle Walker was telling the truth when he said he was a FaithfulThe AC Milan star has two children by his former mistress — and was forced to admit that finding wrong ’uns is harder than he imagined.Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham was quickly outed as a Traitor, soon followed by skipper Harry Kane.But goalie Jordan Pickford, midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White and striker Dominic Solanke all went under the radar.Kyle said: “You get to see a few of the characters.Read more on Thomas Tuchel“And I think, for Tuchel as well, it was more of a squad-building exercise. He could see who was vocal and stuff like that.“It’s a good bit of fun, trying to convince people if you are a Faithful or a Traitor. It brought the squad together.”He revealed the inside story of German Tuchel’s first England camp in the second episode of The Kyle Walker Podcast on the BBC.The footie star, below, who has won 95 England caps, explained: “I sat next to Harry Kane and Jordan Pickford — next to two Traitors.Most read in Football“And I’m talking to them, saying, ‘You’re not a Traitor, are you?’ Harry Kane’s like, ‘No, I’m not a Traitor’. I believed him.“Pickers, normally when he’s the Traitor he goes bright red. When I asked him, he was bang still. He’s lost his redness, so he’s become better at lying.”’That was missing’ – Brutally blunt Thomas Tuchel reveals disappointment in Rashford and Foden’s England performancesKyle, who has an elbow injury and could be out for the rest of the season, also told of his desperation to reach 100 England caps.He said: “The hundred is getting closer, which is a massive objective.“I look back to when I first started with Fabio Capello and to think all those years ago, I probably said I wanted to get to 25 caps.“Then you surpass 25 caps, you’re looking for the 50. And I was on 49 and got sent off. And then you’re thinking it’s all over.“So to get these caps in the last two games, it was great.”He praised former England boss Sir Gareth Southgate, but said with Tuchel, it was “a new way”.And he warned: “Like they say, Rome wasn’t built in a day. So it’s going to take a little bit of time.” More

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      Why rising Lioness star Michelle Agyemang has been tipped for the top by Arsenal and England icon

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      MICHELLE AGYEMANG took just 41 seconds to produce a moment of world-class magic that wowed fans watching England in the Nations League. On a disappointing night with the Lionesses’ 3-2 loss to Belgium on April 8, her stunning strike on her senior debut was a bright spot.Having shone for England’s Under-19s and Under-23s Michelle Agyemang made a stunning bow by scoring less than a minute into her senior international debutCredit: GettyAgyemang and her team-mate Aggie Beever-Jones are regarded as two of the Lionesses’ most promising forwards with both bagging senior debut goals this monthCredit: ReutersThe WSL starlet has made 14 WSL appearances from the bench for Brighton during her loan stint at the club this termCredit: AlamyAn audacious delivery into the box was followed by a swift and superb volleyed finish from Agyemang. With England blighted by injuries to some of their key forwards, the 19-year-old’s emergence is very timely for boss Sarina Wiegman. Her squad have had rotten luck with injuries recently with Chloe Kelly, Alessia Russo and Lauren James withdrawing from the team’s April international camp. And Lauren Hemp has been out of action last November following a knee op, although the Manchester City forward is back training on grass at her club. Read More Football Stories With these fitness concerns, Agyemang’s goalscoring cameo in the Nations League could prove significant for the Euros titleholders.  On July 5 the Lionesses will kick-off their bid to remain European champions when they take on France. Wiegman’s side are in a ‘group of death’ which also includes 2017 Euros champions the Netherlands and contest debutants Wales. With the tournament’s start in Switzerland less than three months away, Agyemang has provided Wiegman with a fresh option as either a nine or in a wing position. Most read in FootballAnd with her game-changing capability and threat in front of goal, she has made a case for England squad consideration for the Euros. Among those with high hopes for the future of the striker, currently on loan at Brighton from Arsenal, is Gunners legend Kelly Smith. The England icon, who trains the club’s WSL forwards, has backed Agyemang to make her mark. Last August Smith, who scored 125 goals in 144 Arsenal games, said: “What I like about Michelle’s strengths is her hold-up play is really good.”She’s physical, aggressive and got a fantastic shot on her.”The fans always like to see a home-grown player do really well.”It’s a credit to Arsenal, the academy staff and structure we have to develop these players and bring them through.”Here is a look at Agyemang’s football journey and some of the moments that fuelled her rise. Agyemang, currently on loan at Albion from Arsenal, is regarded as one of the Gunners’ rising stars along with Vivianne Lia (left), Freya Godfrey and Maddie EarlCredit: GettyHale End journey Agyemang standout cameo for the Lionesses will not have come as a surprise to those who monitored her progress at Arsenal’s Hale End Academy. The technically versatile and robust forward, who grew up in Southend, Essex, joined the Gunners’ youth set-up at the age of six. During her earliest years there she would play matches with the boys’ Under-7s side, initially in central defence, before specialising as a forward. While playing for Arsenal’s Academy league side in the 2022-23 season Agyemang netted 19 goals in 11 appearances. And her efforts helped the young Gunners end that season as Academy League champions with a five-point lead over runners-up Chelsea.Senior Arsenal debut and rise through England’s ranksIn November 2022 Agyemang made her senior club debut at 16 coming on in the 77th minute of the team’s 4-0 win away against Leicester City in the WSL. Her first senior goal for the Gunners would follow two months later during a 9-0 FA Cup fourth round demolition of Leeds. Just as she did for England, Agyemang showed her knack for making an almost instant impact straight off the bench. Agyemang scored in England Under-19’s 5-1 win against Austria this month before being called up to Wiegman’s squad following an injury to Alessia RussoCredit: GettyIt took her just four minutes to find the back of the net after coming on as a 76th-minute substitute. In 2023 Agyemang was named in the young Lionesses’ side that competed in the Women’s Under-17 Euros. She netted four times during the contest in May that year with her team reaching the semi-finals before being knocked out by Spain. Ex-Gunners boss Jonas Eidevall suggested the then 17-year-old had the tactical and technical knowhow that “outmatched” other players in her age group. And Agyemang demonstrated this a year later helping England’s youth players reach the semis of the Women’s Under-19 Euros. In May 2023, then Arsenal boss Eidevall said: “Michelle has a tactical and technical level and also a physical level that outmatches players at U17 level. “She can do that at senior level too. What she is doing (at the U17 Euros) is no surprise to me at all.”Bright spark for Brighton Last May Agyemang took a significant step in her club career signing her first professional contract with Arsenal. The striker’s first pro deal followed her building up her game time as a dual-registration player with Watford FC after joining them in August 2023.  The first three months of Agyemang’s Golden Girls stint were hampered by injury with the striker sidelined by a knee problem. However the player would make a goalscoring comeback in December that year netting in a 6-0 FA Cup third round dismissal of Southampton. The fourth round of the contest that season would see Watford take on the Gunners with Agyemang starting against the Gunners. And while the Golden Girls were trounced 5-1 Agyemang made her mark scoring the team’s only goal in that game last January. Former Watford Women’s boss Damon Lathrope, now assistant manager of the club’s men’s side, told Gooner Fanzine: “Michelle is an absolute super talent. “She’s physically on a different planet, to be honest, and she ticks a lot of boxes. “She’s technically very efficient. She’s a very good finisher, really powerful, quick and mobile.”Agyemang impressed for Arsenal during their pre-season tour in the summer of 2024Credit: GettyThis season has seen Agyemang clock up minutes in the Women’s Super League after joining Brighton on a one-term loan. Read More on The SunBut while the Albion loan ace has made 14 top-flight appearances from the bench she is yet to make her first start in the league for the Seagulls.Having impressed Wiegman’s England, it would be a surprise if the forward does not feature in Brighton’s first eleven before the end of this season. More

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      Cheeky moment England star STEALS opposition’s tactics instructions sparking fury with referee forced to step in

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      AGGIE BEEVER-JONES literally took note of Belgium’s attempts to change tack during England’s dramatic Nations League home defeat.The Lioness cheekily swiped a tactical note handed to Belgium’s Amber Tysiak during her side’s 3-2 loss to the Red Flames.Aggie Beever-Jones cheekily swiped a note being handed to a Belgium playerCredit: ITVBeever-Jones and Amber Tysiak’s began tussling for the piece of paperCredit: ITVThat moment of amusing light relief on a tough night for the Euros titleholders was captured on camera by ITV Sport.Tysiak, who also plays for West Ham, was spotted reading from a scrap of paper in the 91st minute of the match in Leuven.The note, which had been passed to Tysiak from the Red Flames’ bench, looked as if it may have contained some tactical guidance for the hosts.At that point the defender and her Belgian team-mates were battling to hang on to their 3-2 lead.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSAnd eagle-eyed Beever-Jones, who noticed Tysiak reading the piece of paper, swiped it from her hands, with the Irons ace quickly snatching it back seconds later. Former Man United goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain, on commentary duty for ITV, spotted the moment as cameras zoomed in.She said: “You see there Aggie Beever-Jones taking the note with the slight tactical change.”England, who had mounted a second-half back at the King Power, after going three goals down in the first, were pressing hard for a late equaliser.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBelgium were pinned back for large spells of the latter stages of the game with Tysiak and her pals coming under the cosh from the Lionesses’ pressSarina Wiegman’s decision to make five second-half substitutions which included young striker Michelle Agyemang coming on for Jess Park, almost paid off.Top 10 highest paid footballersAgyemang, who is just 19, scored a stunning senior international debut goal just 41 seconds after her 80th minute entrance.The young Lioness star, on loan at Brighton from Arsenal this season, netted for England with nine minutes of normal time remaining.Before then her side found themselves 3-0 down within half an hour of kick-off with Belgium’s Tessa Wullaert wreaking havoc down the left.The Red Flames skipper scored twice with the Lionesses stunned early on as Belgium sought to avenge a 5-0 drubbing they suffered on Friday in Bristol.They did so with Wullaert breaking the deadlock with a bottom-corner third-minute strike after jetting past full-back Niamh Charles.And their lead was doubled with Justine Vanhaevermaet heading home 13 minutes later before Wullaert scored again in the 29th minute.Read More on The SunBeth Mead’s first-half penalty conversion made it 3-1 before Agyemang’s late stunning volley took the scoreline to 3-2.But Belgium held on to claim their first win in this year’s Nations League with England dropping down to second in their group after Spain thrashed Portugal 7-1. More

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      England’s legendary Euro 96 coach Terry Venables leaves eye-opening sum to his wife after his death at 80

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      FORMER England boss Terry Venables left his wife a £3.3million fortune following his death at the age of 80.The charismatic Three Lions coach, who reached the semi-finals of Euro 96, died in 2023.Terry Venables and his wife YvetteCredit: RexTerry with Yvette at their Hotel La Escondida in Alicante, SpainVenables died at the age of 80His probate details were published today and showed that he left a sum of £4,765,370.But once debts and bills were accounted for the value of this estate was recalculated at £3,289,952.His will, which was written six years before his death, left the entire sum to his beloved wife Yvette.Known as ‘El Tel’, Venables’ colourful career spanned decades.Read More in FootballThe father of two had a successful playing career at Chelsea, Spurs and QPR, but it was in the dug-out where he sparkled.After successful stints as boss of Crystal Palace and QPR, he took Barcelona to the La Liga title in 1985 and a European Cup final the following year.And he guided Spurs to FA Cup victory in 1991 – a game which saw Paul Gascoigne taken off injured after just 15 minutes.But Venables’ defining moment came in 1996 when he masterminded England’s thrilling Euro campaign on home soil.Most read in FootballHis Three Lions played with a swagger – demolishing the Dutch 4-1 and giving a nation hope before bowing out on penalties to Germany, with Gareth Southgate’s now famous missed spot kick.Off the pitch, Venables was co-author of crime novels, and a businessman, TV pundit, and even pop star.Following his death, ex England boss Sir Gareth Southgate said: “Any player will have great affinity with the manager that gave them their opportunity, but it was quickly evident playing for Terry Venables that he was an outstanding coach and manager.”He was open minded, forward thinking, enjoyed life to the full and created a brilliant environment with England that allowed his players to flourish and have one of the most memorable tournaments in England history.”A brilliant man, who made people feel special, I’m very sad to hear of his passing and my thoughts are with Yvette and all of his family.”And Match of the Day host Gary Lineker said: “Devastated to hear that Terry Venables has died. The best, most innovative coach that I had the privilege and pleasure of playing for.”He was much more, though, than just a great manager, he was vibrant, he was charming, he was witty, he was a friend.”He’ll be hugely missed. Sending love and condolences to Yvette and the family. “RIP Terry.”Terry Venables’ life outside footballBy Michael HamiltonTERRY Venables was a larger-than-life footie legend — but also found time to write a TV detective series, release a board game and run a private members’ club and boutique hotel.An accomplished singer, he also made it to 23 in the charts with Elvis Presley song If I Can Dream, backed by a choir and recorded for The Sun’s World Cup advert in 2010.Terry’s agent and long-time friend Jonathan Harris said after his passing: “The song is appropriate because he always took the view that, if you had dreams, you should pursue them to the best of your ability.“He was an extraordinary man — charismatic, quick-witted, innovative and incredibly loyal.”A long illness meant that one of his last contributions to public life was penning an open letter to Gareth Southgate and his team — published in The Sun — on the eve of the Covid-delayed Euro 2020 final.He wrote: “Football is just like life. You have to give it your best shot. Take the best and survive the rest.”Terry was born in bomb-blitzed Dagenham, East London, in 1943.He was the only child of Royal Navy petty officer Fred Venables and Welsh wife Myrtle.As a child he moved in with his nearby grandparents Ossie and Milly so that his parents could run a pub in Romford.Midfielder Terry became an apprentice at Chelsea aged 15. Two years later he entered a singing contest at Butlin’s in Clacton-on-Sea, but Chelsea did not allow him to compete in the final stages.After his footballing career, Terry wrote five novels. And, with Gordon Williams, he co-wrote the popular detective novels Hazell — later turned into a successful ITV series starring Nicholas BallWheeler-dealer Terry opened a West End tailor’s shop with his then-Chelsea teammates George Graham and Ron “Chopper” Harris.He married Christine McCann in 1966 and they had two daughters before splitting.He met second wife Yvette Bazire in his father’s pub in Chingford in 1984 and she went with him when he went to manage Barcelona that year.The couple ran Scribes West private members’ club in Kensington — where Terry mixed with an array of “colourful” characters — before selling it for close to £1million in 1997.Terry and Yvette also set up a boutique hotel and restaurant La Escondida in Alicante before he retired in 2019.It has been revealed he left a fortune to herCredit: GettyVenables with Alan Sugar during his days managing TottenhamCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdVenables consoling Gareth Southgate at Euro 96Credit: Action Images More

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      Man Utd legend Ryan Giggs’ son, 18, making his own way in football after fifth international call-up

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      RYAN GIGGS’ son Zach has made a major step in his career after earning his fifth cap for Wales at under-19 level.Zach, 18, featured in Wales’ 3-1 win over Turkey at the Belle Vue in Rhyl during their final Euro Qualifying Elite Round match.Ryan Giggs’ son Zach played five games for Wales’ under-19sZach is following in his father’s footstepsGoals from Plymouth starlet Freddie Issaka, Manchester United striker Gabriele Biancheri and Norwich City’s Elliot Myles were enough to seal victory for the young Dragons.After slumping to defeats at the hands of England and Portugal, Chris Gunter’s under-19s side finished third in Group G, with three wins and three defeats. England, by virtue of winning the group, have booked their place in the finals in Romania in June.Zach, who can play as a centre-back or full-back, was named in the starting XI and received a yellow card just before the final whistle.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe is also eligible for England, but has so far progressed through the age grades with Wales.Zach didn’t feature in Wales’ 2-0 defeat to England last week, but played the full 90 minutes in their 1-0 loss to Portugal.He is one of several young Welsh stars hoping to follow in their fathers footsteps.Others include, Robbie Savage’s son Charlie and Jason Koumas’ boy Lewis, who have already featured at senior level.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordZach has been on the books at Sheffield United since leaving Man Utd’s academy in 2023.His mum is Gigg’s first wife Stacey Cooke, who also has daughter Libby with the former footballer.Ryan Giggs helps with training session for Salford CityDad Ryan previously managed Wales’ senior side but stood down due to off-pitch issues.At the time, Giggs Sr was facing trial for alleged abuse of his ex-girlfriend, but was since cleared of all charges.The Premier League legend always denied assault and controlling or coercive behaviour towards his former partner.Giggs was replaced by his assistant Robert Page for Euro 2020, who has since been sacked for Craig Bellamy.He spent 25 years at Old Trafford and helped the club to win every major trophy, including 13 titles and the Champions League twice.Giggs also set an incredible record of scoring in 23 consecutive campaigns playing in the Premier League.But he has personally lost £100,000 after a trendy restaurant he backed went bust in recent weeks. More

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      Goalkeeper completely forgets where he is as Estonia score World Cup qualifying’s strangest goal

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      MOLDOVA goalkeeper Andriy Kozhukhar may have committed the biggest blunder of the season during the international break.The Moldovan national team hosted Estonia in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday at the Zimbru Stadium.Moldova goalkeeper Andriy Kozhukhar committed a massive blunder against EstoniaEstonia scored from a corner-kick after a header by Rauno SappinenThe ball went straight into Moldova keeper Kozhukhar’s arms, but there was a problemKozhukhar was standing behind his goal line and caused Estonia’s second goalThe hosts trailed 1-0 following Rasmus Peetson’s opener after just 19 minutes.That was after Moldova lost Maxim Cojocaru to a straight red card just five minutes into the match.And things got even worse for Serghei Clescenco’s side on the half-hour mark.Estonia got a corner-kick down the right and Kevor Palumets delivered a pinpoint cross into the box.Read More on FootballPalumets found Rauno Sappinen, whose header caught a tiny deflection off Oleg Reabciuk.The ball went straight into Kozhukhar’s arms, but there was a serious problem.The keeper apparently forgot where he was as he was standing BEHIND his goal line.The linesman quickly noticed the Veres Rivne ace’s unbelievable error and raised his flag.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesThe referee also spotted that gaffe and immediately awarded Estonia their second goal of the night.Moldova went on to put up a fight but couldn’t save Kozhukhar’s blushes.Roy Keane leaves Ian Wright laughing after ITV pundit’s joke about Thomas Tuchel following England’s win over Latvia Estonia won the match 3-2 but also lost Palumets to a second yellow card on 48 minutes. More

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      Kylian Mbappe rages as remote control car interrupts crucial France clash before taking matters into his own hands

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE was left baffled after a remote control car BROKE DOWN on the pitch before France took on Croatia in the Nations League.Just before the match was about to kick off, the ball was delivered to Mbappe with a small remote control car.Kylian Mbappe was baffled when a remote control car broke down on the pitchThe Frenchman took matters into his own hands by carrying it awayThe forward picked it out of the vehicle and prepared to place it on the centre spot.But as the car attempted to drive off, it stopped after travelling less than a metre.Mbappe then decided to take matters into his own hands – by picking up the remote control car.However, before he could carry it over to the sidelines, the person that was meant to be controlling the car frantically ran over to collect it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOnce the brief moment of chaos was over, the match started as normal.France went on to win the match 2-0, making the score 2-2 on aggregate in the Nations League quarter-final.Les Bleus eventually progressed to the next round by winning 5-4 on penalties.They will now face Spain, who progressed by defeating Netherlands on penalties in the last-eight following a 5-5 draw, in the semi-final on June 5.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSIn the other semi-final, Germany face Portugal on June 4.The semi-finals are scheduled to take place just over a week before the Club World Cup is due to start in the United States.They will also take place just four days after the Champions League final.Real Madrid fan BURNS Kylian Mbappe shirt and fumes ‘my hopes and support for him is over’ More

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      Roy Keane delivers verdict on Thomas Tuchel after two games with England and claims he’s been handed ‘easy start’

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      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

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      ‘Mind your business’ – Roy Keane fumes at Jordan Pickford after England nearly suffer ultimate embarrassment

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      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