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Gareth Southgate

Angus Gunn during a Scotland training session at Lesser Hampden ahead of the Euro 2024 qualifier against Cyprus. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Angus Gunn on switching from England to Scotland and the Steve Clarke meeting

People watch as workers place a giant bobble on top of a 23 foot high bobble hat in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the innocent Big Knit in partnership with Age UK (photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
People watch as workers place a giant bobble on top of a 23 foot high bobble hat in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the innocent Big Knit in partnership with Age UK (photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

First News: It's a supersize Bobble Hat

Is the wind power the answer to our energy problem?
Is the wind power the answer to our energy problem?

Readers' letters: The worst of times to make the case for wind power

Will we see a repeat of this wonderful moment tonight against France?
Will we see a repeat of this wonderful moment tonight against France?

England penalty shootouts - best and worst in history

England take on Senegal in the round of 16 in Qatar. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
England take on Senegal in the round of 16 in Qatar. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

England v Senegal: Match info, TV details, kick-off time, teams news

England will face Senegal in the next round of the World Cup.
England will face Senegal in the next round of the World Cup.

Full details for England v Senegal in second round of World Cup

Can Gareth Bale and Wales spring a surprise and defeat England on Tuesday at Qatar 2022? (Photo credit should read DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images)
Can Gareth Bale and Wales spring a surprise and defeat England on Tuesday at Qatar 2022? (Photo credit should read DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images)

England v Wales: When was the last time Wales beat England at football?

England are in Group B at the World Cup and are hoping to win the tournament for the first time since 1966.
England are in Group B at the World Cup and are hoping to win the tournament for the first time since 1966.

Who England play next at the World Cup and how they can qualify

England's Harry Kane holds his head in his hands after a missed chance in the 0-0 draw with USA.
England's Harry Kane holds his head in his hands after a missed chance in the 0-0 draw with USA.

England remind us why they are not huge favourites to win World Cup

England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.
England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Qatar schedule for Friday including England

Who will be your World Cup 2022 fantasy football picks? Cr: Getty Images
Who will be your World Cup 2022 fantasy football picks? Cr: Getty Images

World Cup Fantasy Football: 8 of the best forwards to transfer into your team

Here are 8 fantasy football players we recommend you look to include in your team. Cr: Getty Images
Here are 8 fantasy football players we recommend you look to include in your team. Cr: Getty Images

World Cup Fantasy Football: 5 of the best midfielders to transfer into your team

England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.
England boss Gareth Southgate has not ruled out his team making a gesture ahead of their game with the US to highlight human rights concerns, but said they will not be pressured into doing so.

Could England join Germany in pre-match v USA protest as Fifa clarifies stance?

England play their first World Cup match against Iran. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
England play their first World Cup match against Iran. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

England v Iran: World Cup match info, TV details, kick-off time, team news

The specially built Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, will host several World Cup matches (Picture: Qatar 2022/Supreme Committee via Getty Images)
The specially built Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Doha, Qatar, will host several World Cup matches (Picture: Qatar 2022/Supreme Committee via Getty Images)

Fifa is wrong. There were many 'better' nations than Qatar to host World Cup

England fans should be aware of the rules for the World Cup 2022
England fans should be aware of the rules for the World Cup 2022

The surprising items that are banned from the Qatar World Cup 2022

England fans should be aware of the rules for the World Cup 2022
England fans should be aware of the rules for the World Cup 2022

The surprising items that are banned from the Qatar World Cup 2022

A man takes a picture of a FIFA World Cup trophy replica in front of the Al-Bayt Stadium in al-Khor on November 10, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament.
A man takes a picture of a FIFA World Cup trophy replica in front of the Al-Bayt Stadium in al-Khor on November 10, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament.

The surprising items that are banned from the Qatar World Cup 2022

James Maddison has been in excellent form for Leicester City and has earned a call-up to the England squad.
James Maddison has been in excellent form for Leicester City and has earned a call-up to the England squad.

How ex-Aberdeen midfielder Maddison missed England call and endured nervous wait

Steve Clarke's Scotland will go up against England's Gareth Southgate at Hampden next year. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Steve Clarke's Scotland will go up against England's Gareth Southgate at Hampden next year. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland to face England at Hampden in 150th anniversary fixture

England’s group for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying stages has now been drawn.
England’s group for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying stages has now been drawn.

UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying draw: England, Scotland, Wales & NI groups

Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool scores their team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Liverpool FC and Rangers FC at Anfield on October 04, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool scores their team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Liverpool FC and Rangers FC at Anfield on October 04, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Historic night for Rangers - but far from memorable as Liverpool triumph

Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring their team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between Germany and England at Allianz Arena in June. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)
Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring their team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Nations League League A Group 3 match between Germany and England at Allianz Arena in June. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

England v Germany: Kick off time, TV details, team news and squad

England's midfielder Jude Bellingham (C) reacts after missing a chance during the Nations League 1-0 defeat by Italy.
England's midfielder Jude Bellingham (C) reacts after missing a chance during the Nations League 1-0 defeat by Italy.

England relegated in Nations League as concern grows for Southgate's team

England will face Italy tonight at the San Siro as the sides face of in the Nations League (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
England will face Italy tonight at the San Siro as the sides face of in the Nations League (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Italy vs England: How to watch the game, squad, kick off time and latest odds

Italy v England: How to watch Nations League clash, kick-off time, TV channel and live stream
Italy v England: How to watch Nations League clash, kick-off time, TV channel and live stream

How to watch England’s Nations League game against Italy

Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart has been tipped for a surprise England recall. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart has been tipped for a surprise England recall. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

The Celtic player tipped to make surprise appearance at World Cup

Hungary's Zsolt Nagy, center, jubilates after scoring his sides third goal against England.
Hungary's Zsolt Nagy, center, jubilates after scoring his sides third goal against England.

Humiliated England suffer seismic home defeat by Hungary

Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on June 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Harry Kane of England celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between England and Germany at Wembley Stadium on June 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Germany vs England: Kick off time, how to watch, pundits, squad

England manager Gareth Southgate pictured during the FIFA World Cup draw for Qatar 2022 at the Doha Exhibition Center. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured during the FIFA World Cup draw for Qatar 2022 at the Doha Exhibition Center. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

'Highly emotional' - Southgate reacts to potential Scotland World Cup clash

Fraser Forster is in line for an international recall and would be the third Southampton player in the England squad. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Fraser Forster is in line for an international recall and would be the third Southampton player in the England squad. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

England poised to call ex-Celtic man up after six years out

Gareth Southgate on the red carpet prior to the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2021. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire.
Gareth Southgate on the red carpet prior to the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards 2021. Picture: David Davies/PA Wire.

Scotland on Sunday readers' letters: Just the (three) lions’ share of the licenc...

Edinburgh’s New Town was partly funded by the enormous profits derived from the enslavement of Africans
Edinburgh’s New Town was partly funded by the enormous profits derived from the enslavement of Africans

Scotland was built on the backs of slaves - Readers' Letters

Gareth Southgate and Steve Clarke during England v Scotland last summer.
Gareth Southgate and Steve Clarke during England v Scotland last summer.

Southgate may be of use to Clarke with Ukraine

England's Harry Kane will be looking to shoot the Three Lions to Qatar 2022. Photo credit: SNS Group Craig Williamson.
England's Harry Kane will be looking to shoot the Three Lions to Qatar 2022. Photo credit: SNS Group Craig Williamson.

England vs Albania: How to watch, what channel is it on and latest odds

ENGLAND, SCOTLAND - JUNE 18: England's Reece James, Declan Rice and Luke Shaw (l-R) at full time during a Euro 2020 match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
ENGLAND, SCOTLAND - JUNE 18: England's Reece James, Declan Rice and Luke Shaw (l-R) at full time during a Euro 2020 match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

England vs Hungary: Kick off time, how to watch, tickets and latest odds

Tammy Abraham in action for England (SNS Group Paul Devlin)
Tammy Abraham in action for England (SNS Group Paul Devlin)

Andorra vs England: Latest squad updates, how to watch and odds on the game

Nigel Farage does not speak for England (Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)
Nigel Farage does not speak for England (Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images)

The central argument for Scottish independence is simply not true – Gordon Brown

England's Raheem Sterling will be looking to continue his goalscoring streak. Photo credit: SNS Group Alan Harvey.
England's Raheem Sterling will be looking to continue his goalscoring streak. Photo credit: SNS Group Alan Harvey.

England vs Andorra: How to watch, what channel it's on and latest odds

Kalvin Phillips in action for England during a Euro 2020 match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Kalvin Phillips in action for England during a Euro 2020 match between England and Scotland at Wembley Stadium. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Hungary vs England: How to watch, what channel it's on and latest odds

Lakhvir Singh and Sumit Sehdev are released from the back of a Home Office immigration enforcement van in a Glasgow street after crowds of people prevented it from leaving (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)
Lakhvir Singh and Sumit Sehdev are released from the back of a Home Office immigration enforcement van in a Glasgow street after crowds of people prevented it from leaving (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

How a planned UK law is helping to foster racism – Tommy Sheppard MP

Nicola Sturgeon has been 'almost Teflon' over her handling of the Covid crisis but that is changing, says Kenny MacAskill (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/WPA pool/Getty Images)
Nicola Sturgeon has been 'almost Teflon' over her handling of the Covid crisis but that is changing, says Kenny MacAskill (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Sturgeon sold voters on a fairy tale of independence – Kenny MacAskill MP

Tyrone Mings hit out at the Home Secretary for labelling the team's anti-racism message as 'gesture politics' (Photo: Getty Images)
Tyrone Mings hit out at the Home Secretary for labelling the team's anti-racism message as 'gesture politics' (Photo: Getty Images)

Priti Patel under fire from England player after labelling anti-racism stand as ...

England players, including Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Jack Grealish took off their silver medals during the presentation ceremony (BBC/Getty Images)
England players, including Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Jack Grealish took off their silver medals during the presentation ceremony (BBC/Getty Images)

Here's why England players took their medals off after Euro 2020 final

England's forward Marcus Rashford reacts after he fails to score in the penalty shootout during the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between Italy and England at the Wembley Stadium in London. (Picture credit: John Sibley/Getty Images)
England's forward Marcus Rashford reacts after he fails to score in the penalty shootout during the UEFA EURO 2020 final football match between Italy and England at the Wembley Stadium in London. (Picture credit: John Sibley/Getty Images)

Marcus Rashford says he 'will never apologise' for who he is

England manager Gareth Southgate consoles Jadon Sancho after defeat in the penalty shootout that decided the Euro 2020 final (Picture: Laurence Griffiths/pool via AP)
England manager Gareth Southgate consoles Jadon Sancho after defeat in the penalty shootout that decided the Euro 2020 final (Picture: Laurence Griffiths/pool via AP)

England have earned the affection of Scottish football fans – Angus Robertson

Scotland national team: When is the World Cup? Will Scotland make it? How often are the Euros? (Pic: Srdjan Stevanovic via Getty)
Scotland national team: When is the World Cup? Will Scotland make it? How often are the Euros? (Pic: Srdjan Stevanovic via Getty)

When is the 2022 World Cup? Will Scotland and England qualify?

Bukayo Saka is consoled by Gareth Southgate following defeat in the Euro 2020 Championship Final (Photo: Getty Images)
Bukayo Saka is consoled by Gareth Southgate following defeat in the Euro 2020 Championship Final (Photo: Getty Images)

Arsenal condemns racist social media abuse directed at their player Bukayo Saka ...

England manager Gareth Southgate brought both Jadon Sancho (L) and Marcus Rashford on in the last minute of extra-time. Both failed to score their penalties. (Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
England manager Gareth Southgate brought both Jadon Sancho (L) and Marcus Rashford on in the last minute of extra-time. Both failed to score their penalties. (Photo by LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

England manager Gareth Southgate admits "it feels like a bubble has burst"

England forward Marcus Rashford reacts after missing his penalty during the Euro 2020 shoot-out defeat to Italy (Photo by ANDY RAIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
England forward Marcus Rashford reacts after missing his penalty during the Euro 2020 shoot-out defeat to Italy (Photo by ANDY RAIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

How football failed to come home as England lose Euro 2020 final shoot-out

England and Scotland players take a knee in support of racial equality before their match at Euro 2020. Picture: Getty
England and Scotland players take a knee in support of racial equality before their match at Euro 2020. Picture: Getty

Why Gareth Southgate's men deserve my support... but won't get it

England fans celebrate their team's Euro 2020 semi-final victory over Denmark on Wednesday night (Photo by Paul Ellis - Pool/Getty Images)
England fans celebrate their team's Euro 2020 semi-final victory over Denmark on Wednesday night (Photo by Paul Ellis - Pool/Getty Images)

Calmness the key for Gareth Southgate amid concerns over fans' behaviour

England's Harry Kane takes a knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement prior the Euro 2020 soccer semifinal match between England and Denmark
England's Harry Kane takes a knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement prior the Euro 2020 soccer semifinal match between England and Denmark

Euan McColm: The cringe of England boycott MP Lee Anderson is off the scale

Scotland's Billy Gilmour, seen challenging Raheem Sterling, was man of the match in the game against England (Picture: Carl Recine/pool/AFP via Getty Images)
Scotland's Billy Gilmour, seen challenging Raheem Sterling, was man of the match in the game against England (Picture: Carl Recine/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Here's a reason for Scots to hope England wins Euro 2020 – Scotsman comment

Here’s the latest stock listing of the replica England home, away and goalkeeper shirts
Here’s the latest stock listing of the replica England home, away and goalkeeper shirts

Here’s where you can still get an England shirt before the final

Gareth Southgate's England are into the final of the delayed Euro 2020 tournament against Italy (Picture: Paul Ellis/pool/Getty Images)
Gareth Southgate's England are into the final of the delayed Euro 2020 tournament against Italy (Picture: Paul Ellis/pool/Getty Images)

How Southgate's England has rehabilitated the St George's flag – Ayesha Hazarika

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Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why unionists should not celebrate Yousaf's election as SNP leader

Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.
Hoy in the Orkney Isles. A petition has been launched on the island against plans by RSPB Scotland to cut its ranger position from a full-time to part-time position. PIC: Peter Stenzel/Flickr/CC.

Island sorely ruffled by RSPB Scotland plans to cut warden's job