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What happened to England’s 1986 World Cup squad? England return to the scene of Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ 40 years later
Argentina’s Diego Maradona scored his ‘Hand of God’ goal during a World Cup quarter-final when he punched the ball into England’s net on June 22, 1986 at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
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England and Tuchel take leaf out of Ramsey’s book with crossing tactics
England attempted 35 crosses in open play against the DRC, their most since their World Cup winning campaignIn the 2-1 victory against the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) England achieved something they had not done for six decades: win a World Cup match after going 1-0 down. The 1966 final was the only previous…
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Fury, Joshua, Dubois and Itauma – UK’s heavyweight boom
BBC Sport looks at why so many elite-level heavyweight boxers have emerged from Britain and how the future looks in the sport’s glamour division.
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Homes in England with kitchens that open on to the garden – in pictures
From a home with a patio in Cheshire’s ‘Golden Triangle’ to a Lincolnshire barn that opens out to create one al fresco space Continue reading…
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Coleridge-Taylor and Dvořák Violin Concertos album review – shrewd pairing, with Gill Shaham fluid and imposing
Shaham/Virginia Symphony Orchestra/Jacobsen(Canary Classics)The US violinist’s plush tone and laser-focused intonation enriches the solo line in these two violin concertos, with the Virginia Symphony light on its feet Pairing Samuel Coleridge-Taylor with his musical idol Dvořák is a shrewd idea. The British composer, of Sierra Leonean heritage, usually finds his Violin Concerto coupled with a…
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Burnham’s funding gap: what state are UK finances in for the PM-in-waiting?
Given pressures on the public purse, the Makerfield MP may have to look at autumn tax rises to fund his ‘new direction’An economy rattled by a global energy shock, jittery bond markets and rising spending demands. As Andy Burnham prepares for government, the pressures on the public finances are in focus.The prospective prime minister pledged…
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Beauty and brutality – six unforgettable Wales v Fiji games
As Wales take on Fiji in the Nations Championship in Cardiff on Saturday, BBC Sport looks back at six iconic moments in the two nations’ rivalry.
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RICHARD EDEN: Unholy row as Archbishop’s man in Rome ‘bullied staff’
King Charles made history when he prayed with Pope Leo in the Vatican last year, becoming the first head of the Church of England to worship with a pontiff since Henry VIII broke from Rome.
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Ange Postecoglou is exactly what Japan need after fifth-straight World Cup knockout loss | John Duerden
The Samurai Blue’s toughest opponents are themselves. The Australian coach would help them kick down the door to football’s global eliteAs Japan’s players burst into tears after losing to Brazil in the 96th minute of their last-32 match to make it five losses in five World Cup knockout games, a pundit on British television neatly…
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England’s big all-nighter! Pubs will be open until 5am on Monday as the nation prepares for a working week with next to no sleep
Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 5am on Monday after a late U-turn by the Prime Minister.