England return to World Cup Qualifying action this evening against Andorra in Barcelona, live on talkSPORT.
And Thomas Tuchel has chosen an odd lineup for the encounter, with Reece James at left-back and Curtis Jones on the right side of defence.
Meanwhile, Tottenham’s hunt for a new manager is begun after the club confirmed it had parted ways with Ange Postecoglou two years to the day after his appointment.
In other news, Liverpool has improved their £113 million bid to Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz, Manchester United is’ready to win the race’ to sign Viktor Gyokeres, and Arsenal is set to sign Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Jordan Henderson will be the oldest player to play for England in 11 years.
Henderson, who was named to Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI for the World Cup qualifier against Andorra, is 34 years and 355 days old.
Not since Frank Lampard [36 years, four days] at the 2014 World Cup against Costa Rica has an England player been older than Henderson.
Speaking to ITV on his selection in the line-up, Henderson said: “It means I am ready to play.
“It’s fantastic to be in the starting XI, but I want to assist the squad perform as well as possible and complete the task at hand.
“I think it is about making sure we continue with the ball all the time. When we lose the ball high on the pitch, move it fast.
“It’s about our whole performance with and without the ball, and we should strive to take some chances in the final third.
“I think for us as a team, it is just focusing on the game and trying to implement that in the game today.”
Viktor-y for United?
Manchester United are’ready to win the race’ to recruit Viktor Gyokeres at a reduced price this summer.
The Red Devils recently stated that their running expenses had decreased dramatically as a result of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s severe cuts, indicating that they are now ready to recruit Sporting forward Gyokeres, according to the Sun.
The Sweden star, who has 97 goals in 102 outings over the last two seasons, has an £85 million release clause, but it is believed the Portuguese club will accept £60 million this summer.
Arsenal has expressed interest, but United manager Ruben Amorim is now prepared to raid his former club following a financial boost.
Today, 11:28.
By Mark Williams
Ronal- No, to the Club World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo believes he will not compete in the Club World Cup this summer.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has previously stated that ‘there are negotiations’ about Ronaldo competing in the new competition.
Ronaldo’s club, Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League, failed to qualify, but with the Portugal great out of contract, there have been speculations of his playing for another team on a short-term basis.
But Ronaldo has now revealed: “It’s almost decided that I will not participate in the FIFA Club World Cup, despite numerous invitations and proposals.”
“There have been chats and contacts, but…
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