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Rashford and Jordan Henderson were the most notable names absent from England’s 33-man training squad.

Xabi Alonso expects his relentless Bayer Leverkusen team’s high standards to win the Europa League final as the hunger for success has propelled them to the brink of a remarkable invincible season.

Albion winger Matt Phillips has announced his departure from The Hawthorns after eight years at the club.

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has left his role by mutual consent, the Premier League club have announced.

The Londoner claimed the IBF flyweight world title with a unanimous points victory over South African Moruti Mthalane in April 2021.

England captain Harry Kane’s back injury “should not be a problem” for Euro 2024, according to manager Gareth Southgate.

The Al-Nassr forward holds the world records for men’s international goals and caps with 128 in 206 appearances.

Southgate named an enlarged 33-man training squad on Tuesday.

Rashford scored 30 goals and helped Manchester United return to the Champions League in 2022-23 but has not been able to recapture that form.

The Rotary Club of Oswestry has handed over payments to five local causes from the club's annual Christmas Tree of Light Appeal.

England surrendered their ODI crown with a whimper in India last year, losing six of their nine group matches.

Three Wolves players have been called up to Portugal’s Euro 2024 squad.

Aston Villa duo Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins have been named in Gareth Southgate's provisional England squad for Euro 2024.

Southgate has named a 33-strong training squad that has to be cut to a maximum of 26 players by June 7.

The 26-year-old forward has scored just eight goals in all competitions for Manchester United this season.

A fan zone will be set up in the West Midlands as Team GB bids for Olympic glory in Paris.

The Scot had trailed by a set and a double break when bad weather stopped play on Monday.

Kroos made 463 appearances for Real and won 22 trophies including four Champions Leagues, five Club World Cups and four La Liga titles.

West Brom fans are anxiously waiting to discover which players will be moved on - and who will be offered a new contract this summer.

Tony Mowbray has stepped down as Birmingham City manager as he continues his recovery from surgery.

The Dutchman has left Feyenoord to take on the unenviable task of succeeding Klopp.

Shrewsbury continued their winning start to the Birmingham & District League Division Two with a narrow home victory over Harborne.

Club chief Chris Heck hailed “another milestone” after Villa’s kit deal with Adidas was finally confirmed.

Villa striker Ollie Watkins missed out on a 20th Premier League goal of the season but declared: “There’s always next year.”

Former England captain Alan Shearer says Black Country boy Jude Bellingham has the X-factor to help his country win Euro 2024.

With the launch of its new rose Emily Bridgewater launched for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week, the Albrighton grower is hoping to snatch its 28th gold medal at he prestigious gardening event.

United were crowned champions of Europe for a third time after beating Chelsea.

Head coach Carlos Corberan admitted Albion fans deserved better as he apologised for the manner of the semi-final defeat.

Wolves boss Gary O’Neil has challenged Premier League officials to improve next season and branded the current level as ‘unacceptable’.

The Gunners secured a 0-0 draw at the Etihad Stadium in March, with Rodri saying: “I saw them and (thought) these guys do not want to beat us.”