England World Cup

England's football World Cup winner Martin Peters passes away

Martin Peters had netted for England in their 1966 World Cup final win over West Germany. Peters joined West Ham aged 15 and played for them for 11 years before moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 1970.

 

Dec 22, 2019, 09:59 AM IST

England name preliminary World Cup squad, Jofra Archer left out

Barbados-born Archer, who shone for Sussex last season and in Australia`s Big Bash Twenty20 competition for Hobart Hurricanes, is eligible for national selection under new England and Wales Cricket Board residency rules.

Apr 17, 2019, 16:10 PM IST

England erupts with joy as team reaches FIFA World Cup 2018 semi-final

It might not have triggered the earthquake sensors, but the roar of joy that greeted England`s World Cup victory over Sweden on Saturday was heard throughout the land. Packed pubs and big-screen areas erupted as Gareth Southgate`s team dispatched their opponents 2-0 to reach the semi-finals of the competition for the first time in 28 years.

Jul 08, 2018, 10:00 AM IST

England in FIFA World Cup 2018 semis because of collective spirit: Southgate

Sweden were lauded for their collective spirit heading into their World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, however after his side secured a 2-0 win it was England manager Gareth Southgate purring about the togetherness of his young squad.

Jul 08, 2018, 09:57 AM IST