Adam Lallana says he is looking forward to adapting Russell Martin's playing style at Southampton, which he believes is "similar" to that employed by Roberto de Zerbi during his time playing at Brighton. Lallana's return to his boyhood club was confirmed earlier this month after four years with the Seagulls - 18 months of which was under De Zerbi, who also departed at the end of last season. "I love football, I playing football and I love Russell's style," he told Saints' official website.
The U.S. men’s national team will get its first formidable, official test since the 2022 World Cup at the 2024 Copa América, a stateside soccer extravaganza that begins Thursday and, as U.S. midfielder Tyler Adams said, “feels big.”
Cardiff City and Swansea City will be represented in the 2024-25 Nathaniel MG Cup along with fellow wildcard entries Newport County and Merthyr Town.
Gareth Southgate's choice of a midfield partner for Declan Rice was one of the hot topics in the build-up to England's campaign getting under way. The manager decided to go with the positive attacking option of Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, despite having Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo and the impressive Crystal Palace player Adam Wharton in his ranks. Alexander-Arnold's outstanding range of passing gives England an added dimension, while his ability at set-pieces can be a world-class weapon.