England’s super sub praises England boss Sarina Wiegman for giving her hope ‘when she didn’t have any’

NORMALLY, with only a matter of days and hours before the start of a World Cup I would be bouncing off the walls with anticipation and excitement at the prospect of such a footballing jamboree.
Not this time. Because Qatar 2022 is tainted. Utterly tainted.
I view engaging with this World Cup akin to crossing a picket line. I’ve never crossed a picket line in my life and hardly intend to start now.

In the shadow of Heathrow and glow of Thorpe Park, a band of Arsenal loyalists have built something lasting — a grassroots club with old-school values, writes LAYTH YOUSIF

A point apiece at the Emirates with both Arsenal and Palace looking distracted by forthcoming semi-finals