Jamie Carragher hails Harry Kane after England star ends 25-year Ballon d’Or wait
Harry Kane has been hailed by Jamie Carragher after making history by winning the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or in London, becoming the first English player to claim football’s most prestigious individual award since Michael Owen in 2001.
The Bayern Munich striker edged a fiercely-contested race to lift the coveted trophy, with Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe finishing second and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal taking third place.
Kane’s triumph marks a significant moment for English football, ending a 25-year wait for a homegrown winner and earning praise from former Liverpool defender and Sky Sports pundit Carragher.
UEFA Nations League analysis: Five talking points from Czech Republic vs England
England got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic on Tuesday, September 29.
After the disappointing result against Spain, this was a game where England really needed to respond and get three points.
The match was not the most exciting for long periods, but England did what they needed to do.
A red card for the Czech Republic in the first half also had a big effect on how the rest of the game played out.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Elliot Desage looks at five talking points from England's win.
World Cup 2026 analysis: Five talking points from England vs Mexico
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane dragged England through to the next stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 once more as Thomas Tuchel’s side defeated the daunting Mexico 3-2 in a display of total grit and determination.
The Three Lions have earned themselves a quarter-final match-up against a confident Norway, led by Erling Haaland in his debut World Cup.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Stanley Cheeseman looks at five talking points from the Round of 16 clash at the infamous Azteca Stadium that saw England advance through the tournament when the odds were, arguably, against them.
World Cup 2026: England vs DR Congo Round of 32 preview - Statement victory needed for Three Lions
England topped Group L of the World Cup 2026 following the 2-0 victory over Panama on Saturday, June 27, ensuring they would be favourably placed as a third-placed team in the first knockout round.
In facing DR Congo, England are presented with another opportunity to prove themselves as a force to be reckoned with, if they can defeat their respective lesser opposition resoundingly.
Sports News Blitz’s Johnny Jones looks ahead to England’s knockout showdown, and how the Three Lions can address supporters’ concerns.
World Cup 2026 analysis: Why Thomas Tuchel’s England squad suddenly makes sense
After plenty of question marks over Thomas Tuchel’s squad selection ahead of the 2026 World Cup, that good old English optimism has returned following the Three Lions’ 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening group stage match.
Suddenly, the exclusion of the likes of Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold don’t seem to bother fans as much.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Hibbert takes a look at why this crop of England players are perfect for what manager Tuchel is trying to achieve.
England player ratings vs Croatia: Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham lead the way as Three Lions make winning World Cup 2026 start
England began their World Cup 2026 campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, but Thomas Tuchel's side left Texas with both reasons for optimism and plenty to think about defensively after a chaotic Group L opener.
Soccer analysis: Can Thomas Tuchel’s England win FIFA World Cup 2026 without Harry Kane?
It was a disappointing international window for Thomas Tuchel and his England side after the Three Lions suffered a 1-0 loss to Japan on Tuesday. That defeat followed a 1-1 draw with Uruguay and further exposed some blatant cracks.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Matthew Morgan examines the potential weaknesses this England squad may have to face.
England news: Winners and losers from Three Lions’ final World Cup qualifiers against Serbia, Albania
England wrapped up a perfect World Cup qualifying campaign by defeating Serbia and Albania to nil in their last two matches.
This means they won every match while keeping a clean sheet in each and scoring 22 goals.
With next year’s World Cup looming on the horizon, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the biggest winners and losers from England’s international break.
Premier League news: Top five Tottenham vs Chelsea games of the modern era
Chelsea travel to Tottenham on Saturday for a London derby that promises to be as tenacious and entertaining as ever, with both clubs currently fighting for the top four.
Ahead of the showdown at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sports News Blitz writer Will Thomas ranks the top five games between the two sides in the modern era.
Soccer news: Latvia vs England – Five talking points as Three Lions chase World Cup qualification
England head into Tuesday night’s clash against Latvia with 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification on the line as a win in Riga will see Thomas Tuchel’s men punch their ticket to next year’s footballing showcase in the United States.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the key talking points ahead of the match.
England duo Harry Kane and Cole Palmer shine as Chelsea fall 3-1 to Bayern Munich in Blues’ Champions League return
While it was nice to see Chelsea back in the UEFA Champions League, that 3-1 loss to Bayern Munich was a painful watch.
The Blues weren’t even that bad, but the sheer number of individual errors made me want to pull my hair out.
It’s going to get to a point where the only thing I will remember about this game is how brilliant Cole Palmer is, and the stunning goal he scored for Chelsea in his 100th appearance.
Read on as Sports News Blitz deputy content editor and Chelsea fan, Nicole Powell, relives a bittersweet night in Munich.
Bundesliga news: A look back at Harry Kane's two seasons with Bayern Munich
It has been two years since England striker Harry Kane arrived at Bayern Munich, and the former Tottenham marksman has done nothing but deliver for the German giants since.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher looks back on the Englishman’s time in Munich so far and the incredible stats he’s put up along the way.
German football news: Five Bundesliga players that stood out this season
The Bundesliga has once again seen some impressive performances this season and a few surprises along the way.
Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher highlights five players who have made an impact in the current season.
German Bundesliga news: Five reasons why Bayern Munich won the league
Bayern Munich have regained their dominance in the Bundesliga, winning 23 of their 32 league games so far this season to be crowned German champions.
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern troops have banked 76 points and currently sit eight points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, with both teams having only lost two league games.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher gives five reasons why it all came together for the German giants this season.
England news: Harry Kane calls out club priorities as nine players withdraw from squad
England captain Harry Kane has voiced frustration over a growing trend of players prioritising club commitments over international duty.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo delves into the implications of these absences as the Three Lions look to secure promotion to League A, questioning if loyalty to the national team is starting to wane in modern football.
Roy Hodgson leads tributes to former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson
Former England manager Roy Hodgson says Sven-Goran Eriksson, who has died at the age of 76 following a long illness, had the ‘golden touch when it came to man management’.
Euro 2024 news: England ‘haven’t clicked yet’, admits captain Harry Kane
England captain Harry Kane admits the Three Lions ‘haven’t quite clicked right’ at Euro 2024, where they face Slovenia in their final Group C game on Tuesday night.