ENGLAND 1-3 SENEGAL - IAN LADYMAN AT THE CITY GROUND: Thomas Tuchel insists he can handle the pressure and the scrutiny of the England job and indeed the questions that come with it. It's perhaps just as well, because the fall-out from four dismal days of international football will now follow him through the summer. If England were dire in beating Andorra 1-0 on Saturday, they were worse in losing here. The flaws were different this time but ran deep and wide and obvious.
Liverpool remain in discussions with Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz but have yet to reach agreement on a potential British record transfer fee. Liverpool have tabled a number of offers, the third of which was £100million plus a further £14m in add ons. This was not formally rejected by Leverkusen, but talks have continued to find a resolution as they seek greater bonus payments beyond a guaranteed £100m for the 22-year old.
The Three Lions suffered their first-ever defeat to an African side on Tuesday night, going down 3-1 thanks to goals from Ismalia Sarr, Habiba Diarra and a 93rd-minute clincher from Cheikh Sabaly.
Jude Bellingham was unable to contain his emotions after England 's 3-1 defeat by Senegal on Tuesday night, chasing down the fourth official before taking a swipe at a water cooler.
England were playing their final game before September at Nottingham Forest's City ground on Tuesday night, taking on their African counterparts in Thomas Tuchel's fourth game in charge.
After watching two poor performances in three days, Keane believes Tuchel will be extremely concerned by what he has seen just 12 months before the World Cup.
KIERAN GILL AT THE CITY GROUND: Thomas Tuchel suffered his first defeat as England manager on Tuesday night. The German was hoping to see a marked improvement in his troops after they had laboured to a 1-0 win over minnows Andorra in World Cup qualifying on Saturday. But they were undone by a slick and determined Senegal side, who showed the quality and invention Tuchel would have been desperate to see.
Bellingham earned promotion from the Championship with Sunderland via the play-offs before signing terms with his brother's former side, with the Black Cats earning an initial £27.8m.
Dean Huijsen was Real Madrid's first signing of the Xabi Alonso era and they pipped a host of Premier League clubs, including Chelsea , Liverpool , Arsenal and Newcastle, for his signature.
MIKE KEEGAN: As part of their ongoing bid to attract new audiences, Mail Sport understands discussions are ongoing with the TV star ahead of the forthcoming season.
Jamie Gittens sped away from Borussia Dortmund's Hohenbuschei training ground on Tuesday night disappointed after being denied a move to Chelsea in time for the Club World Cup.
Manchester City have completed the signing of Rayan Cherki for an initial £30.5m fee from Lyon. The France international becomes the club's third addition of the window following the arrivals of Rayan Ait-Nouri and Marcus Bettinelli. He has penned a five-year deal that will keep him at the Etihad until 2030. Pep Guardiola 's side have been working to complete a series of deals before Tuesday's 7pm transfer deadline for clubs participating in the Club World Cup .
Gyokeres, 27, has been heavily linked with Manchester United in recent days, with the Red Devils moving ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea in the race for his signature.
Nicolo Zaniolo has insisted he has not committed 'any violent acts' but admitted he did not act in 'the most appropriate way' after being accused of hospitalising two youth players.
Real Madrid legend Guti has taken aim at Lamine Yamal over his fashion choices during Spanish team press conferences. Yamal has shot to stardom over the last 12 months and has quickly become one of football's most entertaining stars after impressing for Barcelona in 2024-25. Hiss rapid rise in the professional game has even seen Yamal become a regular in the Spanish first-team squad - having played a starring role in their Euro 2024 success.
Osimhen looked to be close to joining Al-Hilal from Napoli after spending the season on loan with Galatasaray and pipping Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce side to the Super Lig crown.
Al Nassr made enquiries to sign the 25-year old in January and were prepared to offer £70m but Liverpool were unwilling to listen at that stage as their focus was on winning the Premier League title.
KIERAN GILL IN NOTTINGHAM: Thomas Tuchel insisted there is 'no need to panic' despite England being booed off the pitch for the second time in four days
Sesko has emerged as Arsenal's No 1 transfer target as Mikel Arteta looks to add more firepower to his attack. But Al-Hilal have also registered interest in the Bundesliga striker.
IAN HERBERT: The Jack Grealish who would be found working with his personal strength and conditioning coach until 7pm on many a night at Aston Villa is not widely appreciated. That's unfair.
Rayan Cherki has already endeared himself to Manchester City supporters before kicking a ball for the club.
EXCLUSIVE BY KIERAN GILL: For the first time, the full inside story of Roman Abramovich's Chelsea sale - and how close the club came to extinction - is revealed.
IAN HERBERT AT CHESTERFIELD CORONERS' COURT: What unfolded was shocking and excruciating for all those who expect inquests to guide grieving families.
MUCH of the thinking behind appointing Russell Martin as Rangers head coach adds up. No matter what the slaverers of the online lynch mob may say.
The 2026 World Cup begins a year from today and these are the must-know under-the-radar stars who will light up the global showpiece.
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| Pos | Pos | Team | P | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Liverpool | Liverpool | 38 | 84 |
| 2 |  | Arsenal | Arsenal | 38 | 74 |
| 3 |  | Manchester City | Man City | 38 | 71 |
| 4 |  | Chelsea | Chelsea | 38 | 69 |
| 5 |  | Newcastle United | Newcastle | 38 | 66 |
| 6 |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | 38 | 66 |
| 7 |  | Nottingham Forest | Nottm Forest | 38 | 65 |
| 8 |  | Brighton & Hove Albion | Brighton | 38 | 61 |
| 9 |  | AFC Bournemouth | Bournemouth | 38 | 56 |
| 10 |  | Brentford | Brentford | 38 | 56 |
| 11 |  | Fulham | Fulham | 38 | 54 |
| 12 |  | Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace | 38 | 53 |
| 13 |  | Everton | Everton | 38 | 48 |
| 14 |  | West Ham United | West Ham | 38 | 43 |
| 15 |  | Manchester United | Man Utd | 38 | 42 |
| 16 |  | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Wolves | 38 | 42 |
| 17 |  | Tottenham Hotspur | Tottenham | 38 | 38 |
| 18 |  | Leicester City | Leicester | 38 | 25 |
| 19 |  | Ipswich Town | Ipswich | 38 | 22 |
| 20 |  | Southampton | Southampton | 38 | 12 |
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