Jermain Defoe: Former Tottenham striker named boss of National League Woking

Woking said they had opted for Defoe “following a detailed recruitment process” and said his “values, leadership style and footballing philosophy best aligned with its long-term vision”. Club chairman Todd Johnson added: “Jermain’s achievements as a player speak for themselves, but what stood out to us during the process was how he sees the game, […]

Roberto de Zerbi: Tottenham want Italian as next permanent head coach

Elsewhere, there is believed to be an interest in appointing Sean Dyche into the role on a short-term basis. Dyche, who is available after his sacking by Nottingham Forest in February, has a record of keeping clubs in the Premier League – a relevant trait given Tottenham‘s relegation fears. However, it is understood Dyche would […]

Igor Tudor leaves Tottenham Hotspur – what next for Spurs?

Tottenham Hotspur‘s hierarchy have finally addressed the mistake they made with the outlandish appointment of Igor Tudor as interim head coach โ€“ but the stakes are now so high they cannot afford another. Tudor’s departure after only 44 days concludes a bizarre and potentially hugely expensive episode that leaves fingers pointing firmly in the direction […]

England: BBC Sport staff choose World Cup XIs – who would you pick?

I’m convinced Thomas Tuchel pretty much knows his eleven – and the way this squad is split tells us even more. The main question mark for me is who starts as the 10 – I struggle to comprehend an England side without Jude Bellingham in it if fit, but clearly Tuchel likes Morgan Rogers after […]

Scotland v Japan: What is Steve Clarke’s first-choice defensive pairing?

Clarke won’t have taken long for his feet to touch the ground after the happy delirium of World Cup qualification – that’s presuming they ever left the ground in the first place. Though the campaign was a roaring success, he won’t be blind to the things that weren’t quite right. In a parallel universe, had […]

Why are Scotland playing Ivory Coast in Liverpool?

There is also a bit of symmetry about Tuesday’s first-ever meeting between these two sides. Ivory Coast, at 35th, are five places above Scotland in the world rankings and are returning to the World Cup finals for the first time in 12 years. With a 52,600 capacity, Hill Dickinson Stadium is just above Hampden’s 51,866. […]

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