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England lost to Japan in their final home game before the World Cup. Japan held off a late England surge to win 1–0 away at Wembley. The visitors had taken the lead through Kaoru Mitoma midway through the first half. England manager Thomas Tuchel used the first hour of the game to trial a new attacking system, which saw the hosts play without a recognised striker. England started the game with a fluid front four comprising: Phil Foden, Anthony Gordon, Morgan Rogers, and Cole

The Football Black List has recognised Benchviews Sports TV’s own Emerson Bargao in the media category, alongside players including Eberechi Eze and Jess Carter. The award’s winners have been announced, continuing a platform that highlights achievement while prompting discussion around representation in football. Founded in 2008 by sports journalists Leon Mann and Rodney Hinds, the initiative was created to spotlight Black excellence across the game. It recognises individuals

Since 1992, the Premier League has taken the world by storm. Billions tune in from around the globe, and millions travel to England to catch a glimpse of football’s pinnacle domestic competition. Thirty-four years on from the introduction of arguably the world’s finest league, seven clubs have lifted the title and more than 30,000 goals have been scored, earning the “Prem” its reputation as the greatest league on earth. However, over the last five years or so, criticism has g