Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has expressed his frustration with his limited role in the England national team. The 22-year-old revealed he was particularly disappointed that his efforts seemed overlooked by the Three Lions’ coaching staff during the Euro 2024 tournament. Despite making five appearances off the bench, Palmer didn’t start a single game in Germany. … Read more
Former Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel has reportedly reached an agreement with the Football Association (FA) to become the next England manager, following Gareth Southgate’s departure this summer. The FA is expected to hold a press conference at Wembley on Wednesday, where Tuchel is likely to be announced as Southgate’s successor. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Former England manager Gareth Southgate has announced he will not return to coaching for at least a year. The 54-year-old stepped down after England’s loss to Spain in the Euro 2024 final in July. Southgate, who took charge of the Three Lions in 2016, led them to consecutive Euro finals and a fourth-place finish at … Read more
Former Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué believes Pep Guardiola would be an ideal replacement for Gareth Southgate as England manager. Southgate stepped down after England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, leaving the team without a permanent manager. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing … Read more
Lee Carsley has been appointed as the interim manager of the England men’s football team following Gareth Southgate’s departure after England’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Carsley, in a statement expressed his honor in stepping up to lead the squad, noting his familiarity with the players and the cycle of … Read more
England secured a narrow 1-0 win over Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener, moving to the top of Group C. Eko Hot Blog reports that Gareth Southgate’s team put on a strong display in the opening 45 minutes, with Jude Bellingham scoring a brilliant header to put them ahead just 13 minutes into the game, … Read more
Gareth Southgate admits to a “selection headache” for the final squad announcement. After England defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-0 at St James’ Park in their first Euro 2024 warm-up match. Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Harry Kane scored the goals. Eko Hot Blog reports that England secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina … Read more
Four England footballers, including Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, trained separately from the team, ahead of the friendly match against Brazil. Kane’s recent injury concern, sustained during a match with Bayern Munich, after he was seen holding his left ankle following a collision with the post. Despite this, England remains optimistic and continues preparations for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Luton Town’s forward, Elijah Adebayo, has publicly expressed his aspiration to represent Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles. Despite being born in England to Nigerian parents, Adebayo acknowledges the competitive landscape within the English squad, which currently limits his prospects for national selection. While his football journey has been … Read more
Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo has received his debut call-up to the England. Mainoo’s impressive performances in 20 appearances for Manchester United’s have earned him recognition. Gareth Southgate has expressed admiration for Mainoo’s talent and versatility. Eko Hot Blog reports that Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo has received his debut Call-up to the England squad … Read more
Potter has given Reece James’ injury update after the Chelsea star limped off against AC Milan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea boss Graham Potter admits he won’t know the extent of Reece James’ injury for up to another 48 hours after the right-back limped off during the second half of the Blues’ Champions … Read more
Southgate Sends Message To Erik Ten Over Maguire’s Poor Form EKO HOT BLOG reports that England coach, Gareth Southgate has urged Manchester United to play under-fire defender Harry Maguire to help give England ‘the best chance of winning’ the World Cup. The Three Lions boss made the plea to United counterpart Erik ten … Read more
‘He’s A Natural Defender’— Chelsea Legend Picks Maguire’s Replacement In England Squad EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chelsea legend, Tony Cascarino, has told Gareth Southgate to remove Manchester United captain, Harry Maguire from England squad with immediate effect. Cascarino wants the 29-year-old replaced in Southgate’s XI by West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice. … Read more
Rashford Reacts To Exclusion From England’s Squad EKO HOT BLOG reports that Manchester United star, Marcus Rashford, has said that the reason he was not called up to head coach Gareth Southgate’s England squad for upcoming Nations League clashes against Italy and Germany was because of an ‘untimely injury’. Having missed out on … Read more
Gareth Southgate has expressed confidence over his contract extension with England national team Says there should be no complications Ekohotblog reports that England coach, Gareth Southgate has expressed confidence over the renewal of his contract with the English national team. Gareth Southgate led England to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after thrashing … Read more
England coach, Gareth Southgate has revealed that Hudson Odoi missed an opportunity to impress him The player rejected a call-up to the under 21 national team Ekohotblog reports that England coach, Gareth Southgate has reacted to Chelsea’s prodigy, Hudson Odoi’s rejection of England call up. Gareth Southgate didn’t call up the winger to his 25-man … Read more
Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a thigh injury in a warmup game against Austria England manager Gareth Southgate has named Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White as a replacement for the injured Trent Alexander-Arnold for the upcoming Euro 2020 tournament, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The Liverpool right-back was the subject of much debate before England’s squad was … Read more
The Three Lions boss had a few tough decisions to make, given that he could only include 26 players in his final squad for the tournament Gareth Southgate has announced the England squad for Euro 2020, having originally named a 33-man provisional squad last week, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The Englishman was sweating over the fitness … Read more
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has revealed it was a tough decision for him when he chose England ahead of Nigeria and Canada. According to him, his decision to represent England was not an easy one for him as he had to consult family and friends before making his final decision. Ekohotblog earlier reported that Tomori … Read more
England boss Gareth Southgate hrevealed why he invited Chelsea duo of Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers against Bulgaria and the Czech Republic respectively. England has been in long battle with Nigeria over the international future of both players, but it seems the English FA finally got one over … Read more