Caoimhín Kelleher justifies Klopp’s faith with Wembley heroics

‘If it works out, then it’s all about Caoimhín. If it doesn’t work out, then it’s all about me’

Tuchel struggling to solve the Lukaku conundrum

Belgian has looked a misfit since he signed for Chelsea and the manager seems as perplexed as anyone as to why that should be

Thomas Tuchel’s mad dash pays off as Chelsea end up on top of the world

Manager dedicates win over Palmeiras to owner Roman Abramovich

Brighton dent Chelsea’s title hopes as frustration continues for Thomas Tuchel

Poor form of European champions continues with another listless performance

Lisa Fallon: Modern systems demanding more from every player on the pitch

From goalkeeper to striker, the range of abilities needed is greater than ever

Romelu Lukaku helps Chelsea come from behind at Villa

Substitute scores between two Jorginho penalties to reignite title challenge

Chelsea pay for slopiness as draw with Zenit lets Juventus take group honours

Ozdoev’s injury-time strike earns draw for Russian side

Tuchel not playing the blame game but knows mistakes are hurting Chelsea

‘We need to care about the details, not start asking big questions or doubting the big picture’

Masuaku’s late goal completes West Ham’s comeback win over leaders Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel’s side took the lead twice but could not hold on at the London Stadium

Timo Werner struggling to find his place at Tuchel’s Chelsea

German forward is liked by supporters but is struggling to make any mark on the pitch

Tuchel tweak pays off as Ziyech accepts Hudson-Odoi’s gift to seal it for Chelsea

Hudson-Odoi move makes difference to break Malmö down

Tuchel gets on his strikers' backs about who needs to be scoring more for Chelsea

Manager will be without some of his top strikers for Malmö trip

Hat-trick hero Mason Mount powers Chelsea to Norwich rout

The league leaders extend gap at the top as they cash in on red card for Ben Gibson

Tuchel rejects suggestion Chelsea’s injury crisis can be turning point for Hudson-Odoi

Winger will be on right track once he has 250 good performances in row, says manager

Chelsea’s swagger returns in four-goal rout of Malmö at Stamford Bridge

Injuries to Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner a concern for Tuchel

John Stones saves England against Hungary on a night of violence at Wembley

Police clash with visiting supporters in ugly scenes early in World Cup qualifier

Andorra rout by England another reminder of Phil Foden’s arrival

Manchester City midfielder showcased range of passing, movement and desire for the ball

‘You’ve been involved in a crash’: Richard Keogh recalls that fateful night at Derby

Ireland and Blackpool defender opens up on the night in 2019 where everything changed

Tuchel defends Kante after positive Covid-19 test ahead of Juve trip

German refuses to say if footballers should be pressured into having a vaccination

Jesus on target as Manchester City end Chelsea’s unbeaten start

Pep Guardiola’s men deliver the first real statement of the Premier League season

Pep Guardiola’s constant tinkering keeps Manchester City A-listers on their toes

Sterling, Cancelo and Stones among victims of a policy that hasn’t always worked

Romelu Lukaku breaks free to get champions Chelsea off to perfect start

Striker had been well marshalled by Zenit before header

Ken Early: Ireland supporters must be patient with Stephen Kenny's team

It felt like this team was ready to shine. Then it just didn’t happen against Azerbaijan

England bring the fireworks as Hungary fans turn things ugly again in Budapest

Harry Maguire’s third goal saw firework aimed at England players while racist chants were heard

Thiago Silva marshals 10-man Chelsea as they hold off Liverpool at Anfield

Veteran defender leads brilliant rearguard action for Thomas Tuchel’s side

Thomas Tuchel: Romelu Lukaku gives Chelsea ‘another dimension’

Belgian striker scored on debut as Arteta admits Arsenal are well behind Blues

Romelu Lukaku off the mark as Chelsea ease past Arsenal

Belgian striker scores on second coming as Blues make light work of sorry Gunners

Kepa the perfect super sub as Chelsea secure Super Cup in Belfast shoot-out

Spanish goalkeeper comes off the bench at the end of extra-time to deny Villarreal

England end Denmark dream and set up Euro final showdown with Italy

Harry Kane’s injury-time goal after controversial penalty award for foul on Raheem Sterling

Ken Early: Brave Southgate has the courage of his convictions

Stood in front of bench packed with pouting, brooding genius, for once it didn’t go wrong

TV View: Southgate keeps his head when all around are losing theirs

England’s party pooper wants to keep a lid on things . . . good luck with that

Philip Lahm: Rivals? Germany and England play football in a similar way

Two teams will meet that are at the same stage of development and do not differ much

This may be England’s best shot at their old nemesis

Ahead of Wembley visit, there is a haphazard feel to departing Löw’s Germany selection

Double standards laid bare if Uefa’s parasitic liggers get free pass

Uefa threatened to move final unless 2,500 of their dignitaries could swerve quarantine

Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell out of Czech Republic match

England players deemed to have been in close contact with Scotland’s Billy Gilmour

Time England stopped playing for tomorrow – the moment is now

To progress in these Euros the side has to find a little joy, to do justice to its own talent

Scotland earn a point at Wembley as sluggish England fail to ignite

Southgate’s side are flat in stalemate as Scots keep their Euro 2020 campaign alive

Sterling start for England as they sink Croatia at a scorching Wembley

Second-half strike the difference as Southgate’s side get up and running at Euro 2020

Gareth Southgate’s extraordinary letter says a lot about England

Unprecedented ‘Dear England’ letter shows exactly where coach’s inclusive squad stand

Man City defender Ruben Dias voted Premier League player of the year

Portugal defender also won the Football Writers’ award

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