WILL PICKWORTH: When Sam Tickle reported for England Under 21s duty for the first time in September 2023, it capped a remarkable five years for the goalkeeper.

MATT BARLOW: Two players signed in the final 48-hour frenzy, initially on loan but with Ange Postecoglou promising both are there for the long term.

The agent of one of Rangers' unsettled stars has explained why his client didn't move in the transfer window despite receiving up to 10 offers.

Damian Penaud is poised to become the king of French try-scorers and he could even pass the great Serge Blanco's record at Twickenham - a prospect which won't faze him in the slightest.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe and his players are one game from legendary status after an emotional night on Tyneside, says BBC Sport Chief Football Writer Phil McNulty

The 20-year-old Scot is set to be one of a number of realistic medal contenders in the women’s freeski and snowboard programme in Italy next year.

A look at the best hopes to emulate the team’s record-breaking five medals in Sochi and Pyeongchang.

A Chelsea loanee scored on his AC Milan debut and Tammy Abraham added two more against his parent club to fire the hosts into the Coppa Italia semi-finals.

Just days after their thrashing of Manchester City 5-1, Arteta's players will be forced to take stock after losing 4-0 on aggregate, their wait for a domestic trophy rolling on.

Howe's side - who are in the Carabao Cup final for the second time in three years - will now play either Tottenham or Liverpool in the showpiece event on Sunday, March 16.