Summary

  • Southgate announces England squad - Henderson & Maguire included

  • Busy day of Premier League news conferences

  • Roma confirm Lukaku signing from Chelsea on a season-long loan

  • Barcelona forward Fati set for Brighton move

  • Al-Ittihad prepare £118m Salah bid - gossip

  • Rangers lose heavily at PSV in Champions League play-off

  • EFL Cup reaction as League One Lincoln beat Sheffield United on penalties

  • Chelsea, Everton & Burnley scrape through but Nottingham Forest out

  • Newcastle to host Man City in pick of third-round ties

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  1. Southgate's latest England squadpublished at 14:26 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    England

    To recap, here is the full England squad to face Ukraine and Scotland.

    Goalkeepers: Sam Johnstone (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), Aaron Ramsdale (Arsenal)

    Defenders: Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace), Harry Maguire (Manchester United), Fikayo Tomori (AC Milan), Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United), Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

    Midfielders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Conor Gallagher (Chelsea), Jordan Henderson (Al-Ettifaq), Kalvin Phillips (Manchester City), Declan Rice (Arsenal)

    Forwards: Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Jack Grealish (Manchester City), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), James Maddison (Tottenham Hotspur), Eddie Nketiah (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Callum Wilson (Newcastle United)

    England play Ukraine in a Euro 2024 qualifier on 9 September in Poland, and Scotland in a friendly on 12 September.

  2. 'These are complex issues' - Southgate on Hendersonpublished at 14:21 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    England

    More from Southgate on Jordan Henderson's choice to play in Saudi Arabia after being an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community:

    "I think we are supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. A large number of the team and staff have relatives or friends from the community.

    "I can only talk on a personal level. I will try to be accepting of everyone's cultures.

    "It's not intentional that we would let down any of our fans but these are complex issues that we're all trying to navigate."

    On if he's worried to the fan reaction to Henderson:

    "We're picking a team for football reasons. There are lots of different club ownership models. There are a lot of different players who play in countries with different religious beliefs.

    "I don't know why a player would receive an adverse reaction because of where he plays football.

    "I'm a bit lost on the questioning really."

    Jordan Henderson of Al-Ettifaq looks on during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Hilal and Al-Ettifaq.Image source, Getty Images
  3. 'In some areas we have depth - in others we don't'published at 14:18 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    England

    Gareth Southgate on including defensive midfielder Kalvin Phillips, who is yet to play for Manchester City this season: "Giving some less experienced players in the squad. Tyrone Mings is out for the season, John Stones is out for this camp. Conor Coady is out playing in the Championship now.

    "Declan Rice was the only English player at the weekend to play in a single pivot. Kalvin is the next best option."

    On Harry Maguire's inclusion, despite not playing for Manchester United: "It's not a good situation that those guys aren't playing football, but in some areas we have depth. In others we don't."

  4. 'Raheem's not particularly happy'published at 14:12 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    England

    Gareth Southgate, speaking after announcing his England squad for upcoming matches against Ukraine and Poland, was first asked about his decision to include youngsters Eddie Nketiah and Levi Colwill.

    "Two young players who are doing very well," he said. "They have done well with our junior teams. Levi had time with us in the summer.

    "I didn't want to move away from our squads at Old Trafford [earlier this summer]. It's only been three games into the season."

    On leaving out Raheem Sterling: "I didn't want to leave any attacking players out. A lot of competition for places in that area behind the nine.

    "Really happy to see him do well for Chelsea, but everyone has started the season well.

    "Raheem's not particularly happy with that."

    Raheem Sterling ahead of the Premier League match between Chelsea and Luton Town at Stamford BridgeImage source, Getty Images
  5. Southgate picks Henderson & Maguirepublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    Just to recap, England manager Gareth Southgate has included Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire in his squad for September's games against Ukraine and Scotland.

    Midfielder Henderson, 33, has been picked after leaving Liverpool to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq in July.

    Centre-back Maguire makes the squad despite not having played for Manchester United so far this season.

    England play Ukraine in a Euro 2024 qualifier on 9 September in Poland, and Scotland in a friendly on 12 September.

    Click here for more on this developing story.

  6. England squad in fullpublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    England squadImage source, Getty Images
  7. England squad incomingpublished at 14:02 British Summer Time 31 August 2023
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    England

    Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire have been included in England's latest squad...more information to come.

  8. Make it a double - news conference, that ispublished at 13:59 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    You wait all day for a news conference and then two come along at once.

    Everton's Sean Dyche is talking now, while England boss Gareth Southgate is preparing to make his latest squad announcement.

    We will bring you the top lines from both here.

  9. Fati to Brighton 'seems like a perfect fit'published at 13:56 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    Johnny Cantor
    BBC Sussex commentator

    The initial reaction from many Seagulls fans over Fati's potential move may have been surprise and incredulity but as soon as you look at what the club and the player has to offer it seems a perfect fit or all parties.

    The long-term injury to Julio Enciso left Brighton needing a different attacking option as they look to compete in four competitions.

    Fati could provide them with a young but established forward for a set loan period without a huge financial outlay. The player meanwhile gets the opportunity to play in the Premier League and the Europa League under a head coach that plays high-risk, high-reward football and is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting managers in the world.

    Following the arrival of Carlos Baleba this week, confirmation of a deal for Fati before tomorrow's Europa league draw may just take excitement levels amongst the fanbase to peak levels.

    BBC Sport has a dedicated Brighton page packed with news, analysis and fan views - get it here

  10. ICYMI: Brighton set to sign Barca's Fati on loanpublished at 13:55 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    Ansu FatiImage source, Getty Images

    In case you missed it, Spain forward Ansu Fati is set to complete a surprise season-long loan move to Brighton from Barcelona.

    Fati has fallen down the pecking order at Barcelona, who need to create some space in their squad to sign Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo on loan.

    Brighton's deal for the 20-year-old does not include an obligation to buy.

    Tottenham had also been linked with Fati but he is understood to have been impressed by Brighton's style of play under manager Roberto de Zerbi.

    Read the full story here.

  11. Liverpool defender Phillips to join Celtic on loanpublished at 13:46 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    Mandeep Sanghera
    BBC Sport

    Liverpool central defender Nat PhillipsImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool central defender Nat Phillips has agreed to join Celtic on loan until January.

    The Bhoys are set to sign the 26-year-old with centre-backs Cameron Carter-Vickers, Stephen Welsh and Maik Nawrocki facing lengthy spells out.

    Phillips, who joined Liverpool in 2016, has spent previous loan spells at Stuttgart and Bournemouth.

    He has yet to play for the Reds this season and made only five appearances during the 2022-23 campaign.

    His best season for Liverpool came in 2020-21 when he made 20 outings, including three in the Champions League as Liverpool suffered an injury crisis of their own in the centre of defence.

    Phillips has made 79 career appearances, scoring once in a 3-0 Liverpool victory over Burnley

    His contract at Anfield runs until 2025.

  12. Could Reed be set for Wolves switch?published at 13:41 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    Harrison ReedImage source, Getty Images

    Wolves are interested in Fulham midfielder Harrison Reed.

    With Matheus Nunes on the brink of joining Manchester City, manager Gary O’Neil is looking to strengthen his midfield.

    The 28-year-old was part of the Fulham squad that got promoted in both 2019 and 2021, having initially joined the club on loan from Blackburn.

  13. Is Lukaku an unfulfilled talent or underappreciated?published at 13:38 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

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    Archive footage of Romelu Lukaku's best Premier League moments

    The news of the day is that Romelu Lukaku has left Chelsea to return to Serie A on another season-long loan deal, this time with Roma, and it means he remains one of the Premier League's great enigmas.

    The Belgium striker's 121 goals puts him 20th on the list of top scorers in the Premier League's 31-year history, just shy of Dwight Yorke and Nicolas Anelka but above Cristiano Ronaldo and Didier Drogba.

    Lukaku's latest Stamford Bridge departure comes 12 years after he first joined the Blues from Anderlecht as an 18-year-old, and it follows two summers on from him becoming Chelsea's then-record signing for £97.5m.

    While his move to Roma is only on loan, he is already cumulatively the most expensive player ever, with his career transfer fees totalling nearly £300m.

    The 30-year-old was more prolific - in a goals-per-game sense - than Wayne Rooney, Robbie Fowler and Jermain Defoe in the English top flight, scoring at a rate of 0.44 goals per game across 278 appearances.

    Yet some critics suggest Lukaku was not a success in English football.

    So was he underappreciated or, considering sheer potential and money spent to acquire him, a precocious talent unfulfilled?

    Read the full feature then cast your vote at the end on whether you regard Lukaku as one of the Premier League's best ever strikers.

    Or you could just hit the thumbs!

  14. Gonzalez is ready 'now' - Hobbspublished at 13:27 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    Crystal Palace v Wolves (Sun, 14:00BST)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    Wolves have confirmed the arrival of teenage Paraguayan winger Enso Gonzalez from Libertad this lunchtime.

    At 18, he could have been viewed as one for the future.

    But that is not how sporting director Matt Hobbs sees it.

    “We expect him to come in and compete, challenge and play first-team football," said Hobbs.

    "He’s not going out on loan, we’ve brought him in to make a difference now. He’ll be part of the first-team group and be available to Gary when he’s ready."

  15. A period of change for Wolves & O'Neilpublished at 13:24 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    Crystal Palace v Wolves (Sun, 14:00BST)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    It promises to be a busy couple of days at Wolves, with Matheus Nunes leaving and up to three new signings, including England Under-21 international Tommy Doyle.

    Having only just arrived as manager, it has been a period of change for Gary O'Neil to get his head round.

    Last week's win at Everton and the EFL Cup triumph over Blackpool has changed the atmosphere amongst supporters, so we will see if O'Neil extends that mood into his press conference shortly.

    Wolves training groundImage source, BBC Sport
  16. Rubiales' mother leaves the hospital after hunger strikepublished at 13:22 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    Here is a reminder of where the story stands.

    The mother of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has been discharged from hospital.

    Angeles Bejar was admitted on Wednesday after locking herself in a church on Monday and going on hunger strike in protest at the treatment of her son.

    Rubiales has been heavily criticised for kissing Spain's Jenni Hermoso on the lips after the World Cup final.

    Hermoso said the kiss during the presentation ceremony was not consensual.

    A video has emerged , externalof Hermoso and her team-mates laughing and discussing the kiss on the team bus following the game.

    Hermoso appears to be viewing a meme of ex-Spain men's keeper Iker Casillas kissing his then wife Sara Carbonero during an interview following his country's 2010 World Cup victory.

    She later says "he comes over and hugs me like this" when talking about Rubiales.

    In her statement denying the kiss was consensual, Hermoso said: "I feel the need to report this incident because I believe no person, in any work, sports or social setting should be a victim of these types of non-consensual behaviours. I felt vulnerable and a victim of impulsive-driven, sexist, out-of-place act, without any consent on my part.

    "Quite simply, I was not respected."

    She added she was put "under continuous pressure" to help with a "statement that could justify" Rubiales' actions - and so were her family, friends and team-mates.

    Read the latest developments on this story and the full timeline of events here.

  17. It's time for change - Hayespublished at 13:19 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    More from Emma Hayes, speaking to Adrian Chiles on BBC Radio 5 Live, on the video that has surfaced of Jenni Hermoso laughing about the kiss after the final that is being used as defence of Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales.

    She said: "One, we all do lots of different things in shock. And two, I don’t look at it like that. I look at a group of women where it’s almost been normalised for them, that this type of behaviour just happens to them.

    "I sympathise because they haven’t been heard over a long period of time. So what has kept them going through all of that? Probably each other. And you know what, finding a smile in something that is quite shocking reveals an awful lot about the situation rather than the person.

    "I think for someone like Jenni Hermoso you can see in her interview, directly after the game, she was completely uncomfortable. But no-one has been listening to them for such a long period of time.

    "I probably suspect for them as players they thought that nothing was ever going to change."

    Hayes added: "As I’ve said, it’s been normal for those girls to experience a systemic failure. I don’t know the full ins and outs for them. What I know is that this has been going on a long time and it’s time for change."

    Emma Hayes on pundit duty during the Women's World Cup finalImage source, Getty Images
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    Emma Hayes on pundit duty during the Women's World Cup final

  18. 'Has to be fundamental change' - Hayes on Spanish football crisispublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    Emma Hayes has been speaking to Adrian Chiles on BBC Radio 5 Live about Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales kissing player Jenni Hermoso after the Women's World Cup final.

    "I can’t believe [Spain have] won the World Cup and have had that shine taken away from them," said Hayes.

    "I think on one level, I am extremely grateful that finally they [the Spain players] are being heard.

    "And this goes beyond the women’s national team, this goes very much to the heart of all women living in Spain - about how they feel in their society. Clearly, systemically, there has to be fundamental root change around the treatment towards women."

  19. Postpublished at 13:07 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    Before those Premier League news conferences continue, Chelsea's Emma Hayes has been speaking to Adrian Chiles.

    Let's hear from her.

  20. This afternoon's agendapublished at 13:06 British Summer Time 31 August 2023

    That's all from Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper, but we have a flurry of news conferences to bring you in the next couple of hours.

    We will be hearing from Wolves manager Gary O'Neil as well as the Everton, Luton, Burnley, West Ham and Sheffield United camps.

    There is also the small matter of England manager Gareth Southgate's latest squad announcement at 14:00 BST.