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England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI ahead of Thomas Tuchel's first match in 2026 qualifiers
Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on World Cup performances ahead of the start of the 2026 qualifiers.
81 days ago
England manager Gareth Southgate and Bukayo Saka look dejected after losing the Euro 2020 final
Euro 2024 final: How have England, Spain fared in past major international finals?
Sports Mole looks at England and Spain's past experiences in major international tournament finals ahead of their Euro 2024 showdown in Berlin.
328 days ago
Spain's Sergio Busquets talks to England's Ben Chilwell on October 15, 2018
Spain vs. England: Classic matches ahead of Euro 2024 final
Sports Mole looks back on some classic meetings between Spain and England ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion.
330 days ago
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal with Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden on November 17, 2023
England vs. Malta: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between England and Malta.
2 years ago
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Top 10 World Cup finals of all time: Where does the 2022 thriller rank?
Following an all-time classic finale to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest World Cup finals of all time.
2 years ago
Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
The Top 10 World Cup finals ever
Ahead of Qatar 2022's grand finale, Sports Mole selects the top 10 World Cup finals since the first took place back in 1930.
2 years ago
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Top 10 greatest games in World Cup history
Sports Mole takes on the challenging task of selecting the top 10 greatest games in World Cup history.
3 years ago
Lucy Bronze celebrates scoring for England against Sweden on July 26, 2022
A closer look at England's record in major tournament finals
Ahead of Sunday's Women's Euro 2022 final between England and Germany, Sports Mole looks at the record of previous senior England teams in major tournament finals.
3 years ago
England striker Michael Owen celebrates after scoring against Germany on September 1, 2001
Five most memorable matches between England and Germany
Sports Mole takes a look at five of the most memorable matches between England and Germany ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash.
3 years ago
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League on March 11, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Dinamo Zagreb: Harry Kane nets brace as Spurs secure advantage
Harry Kane took his tally for the season to 26.
4 years ago
Gordon McQueen pictured in 1997
A closer look at sporting legends currently battling dementia
A look at former football favourites fighting the disease.
4 years ago
PFA chief Gordon Taylor pictured in February 2013
PFA chief says role of heading in football must be "seriously considered"
Banning heading in training has been proposed by former England striker Gary Lineker.
4 years ago
Sir Geoff Hurst at the Surrey FA & McDonald's Community Football Day on August 3, 2015
Sir Geoff Hurst admits dementia fears following teammate cases
World Cup winners Ray Wilson, Martin Peters, Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles have died with the neurological disease.
5 years ago
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
West Ham granted permission to erect Moore, Hurst, Peters statue
The England trio helped the Hammers win the 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup.
5 years ago
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 8, 2020
Gareth Southgate admits to having dementia fears
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Jack Charlton was recently diagnosed with the condition.
5 years ago
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
A look back at the careers of England's 1966 World Cup luminaries
Nobby Stiles has died at the age of 78.
5 years ago
Bobby Charlton pictured in 1966
Where are England's 1966 World Cup winners now?
Jack Charlton is the latest member of England's World Cup winning team from 1966 to die.
5 years ago
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
West Ham reveal plans for statue of Geoff Hurst, Bobby Moore and Martin Peters
It will be unveiled as part of the club's 125th anniversary celebrations.
5 years ago
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
5 years ago
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: The story of the game as England beat West Germany
Ahead of a re-run of the entire 1966 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the story of the match which gave England their greatest ever sporting moment.
5 years ago
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce on January 11, 2020
Steve Bruce backs move to ban under-12s heading in training
Research has found footballers are are more likely to die of neurodegenerative disease.
5 years ago
Jose Mourinho and Frank Lampard on the touchline as Tottenham Hotspur face Chelsea in the Premier League on December 22, 2019.
In Pictures: The best of the weekend, including Liverpool, Fallon Sherrock, David de Gea
Roberto Firmino's goal proved enough to edge out Flamengo in Doha.
5 years ago
Martin Peters pictured in 1966
Obituary: Martin Peters, the World Cup hero who was 10 years ahead of his time
The former West Ham and Tottenham midfielder scored England's second goal in the 1966 final against West Germany.
5 years ago
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
6 years ago
Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
7 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
The Top 20 England players of all time
Sports Mole counts down the top 20 English players of all time.
8 years ago
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016
Gareth Southgate: 'England Under-20s have raised the bar'
England manager Gareth Southgate congratulates the Under-20 World Cup winners, claiming they have "raised the bar" for all age groups.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: West Ham United vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the final competitive fixture at the Boleyn Ground as West Ham United bid farewell to their home of 112 years by welcoming Manchester United.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Manchester United vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Saturday evening's Premier League showdown between fierce rivals Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 4
Sports Mole looks back on the fourth round of Premier League fixtures by picking out some facts and figures from each of the 10 games.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Liverpool vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League encounter at Anfield between hosts Liverpool and West Ham United.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Martin Peters: 'West Ham United can qualify for Champions League'
West Ham United legend Martin Peters feels that the club can keep up their excellent start to the season to qualify for the Champions League.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: England win World Cup
Forty-eight years ago today, England overcome West Germany to win the World Cup for the only time in their history.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Top five World Cup finals
Ahead of tonight's showpiece event, Sports Mole picks out the five most memorable World Cup finals of all time.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Uruguay vs. England: Top five previous meetings
Sports Mole picks out five of the most memorable clashes between England and Uruguay ahead of their World Cup meeting tomorrow night.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 English footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of English football.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur vs. West Ham United: Top five previous meetings
Sports Mole picks out five of the most memorable fixtures between London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, who will meet in the League Cup tomorrow night.
11 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
England vs. Germany: Top five previous meetings
Ahead of tomorrow's friendly, Sports Mole picks out five of the best matches between England and Germany.
12 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
John Hartson hails West Ham United away form
Former West Ham United striker John Hartson says that he is impressed with the club's form away from home in the Premier League this season.
12 years ago
West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur players stand in memory of ex-West Ham United player and England captain Bobby Moore prior to kick off on February 25, 2013
West Ham United pay tribute to Bobby Moore
West Ham hold a series of tributes to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Upton Park legend Bobby Moore, prior to their home match with Tottenham.
12 years ago
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool29217169274270
2Arsenal291610353242958
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest29166749351454
4Chelsea29147853371649
5Manchester CityMan City29146955401548
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2814594738947
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton29121164842647
8Fulham2912984338545
9Aston Villa2912984145-445
10Bournemouth29128948361244
11Brentford29125125045541
12Crystal Palace2810993633339
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd29107123740-337
14Tottenham HotspurSpurs291041555431234
15Everton2971393236-434
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham2997133349-1634
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2975174058-1826
18Ipswich TownIpswich2938182862-3417
19Leicester CityLeicester2945202565-4017
20Southampton2923242170-499


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