Manager Lee Johnson praised Sunderland’s youngsters after their battling 2-1 Carabao Cup win at Port Vale.Josh Hawkes fired Sunderland in front on 40 minutes after Alex Pritchard teed him up.Aiden O’Brien doubled their lead from the spot on 50 minutes after Jack Diamond had been brought down by Stone.Jamie Proctor pulled a goal back with 67 minutes gone, before Anthony Patterson prod...Full Story »

Northampton got their Sky Bet League Two season up and running with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over 10-man Port Vale at Sixfields.The Cobblers fielded eight debutants but it was an old name that scored the only goal of the game as Benny Ashley-Seal’s first-half strike ultimately proved the difference.Vale started on top but they fell behind in the 23rd minute when a long throw into their bo...Full Story »

Bournemouth manager Scott Parker praised his inexperienced young team after opening their Championship campaign with a hard-fought 2-2 draw at home to West Brom.The Cherries, with four academy graduates in their starting line-up and seven more on the bench, twice took the lead before being denied victory by Callum Robinson’s well-taken second half goal.Parker said: “Welcome to the Ch...Full Story »

A NEW trailer for a documentary depicting the career of Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been released. Aptly named 'I am Zlatan', the biopic shows the rise of the Swedish legend from his early career in Malmo to his remarkable success on Europe's biggest stage. A documentary depicting the life of Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be released in September It will also give a glimpse into his life as a youngster ...Full Story »

FORMER Manchester United team-mates Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial and Ashley Young reunited for a well-deserved summer break. The three Premier League stars were snapped with the world-famous steak chef Nusret Gokce - AKA 'Salt Bae' - at his restaurant in Mykonos. Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial, and Ashley Young went to Salt Bae's Mykonos restaurantCredit: Instagram / @jesselingard The three...Full Story »

Ashley Young is leaving Inter Milan to return to Aston Villa on a free transfer. Former England international Ashley Young has joined Aston Villa on a free transfer from Internazionale, returning to the club a decade after he left for Manchester United, the Premier League side announced on Thursday. Young, 35, has signed a one-year contract with Villa after helping Inter win the Serie A title...Full Story »

Jude Bellingham has become the youngest ever player to appear at a European Championship. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder came on as a substitute during England’s opening game at Euro 2020. He replaced Harry Kane during the closing stages of Sunday afternoon’s game. Bellingham became the third-youngest full England international when he made his debut for England in November las...Full Story »

With Euro 2020 set to begin in a week, here's a comprehensive look at five of the brightest young talents to watch during the famed tournament: The Italian national team has been on a steady decline over the past seven years following the retirement of some of the country's most iconic players - including midfield maestro Andrea Pirlo. Fortunately for Italy, that decline may be about to end ...Full Story »

The former England international recently helped the Italian giants lift their first scudetto since 2010 under outgoing manager Antonio Conte. Young has enjoyed a successful spell with Inter Milan Credit: AP He departed Watford 14 years ago after they were relegated from the Premier LeagueCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd And now the 35-year-old has won the title with Inter, he is in talks fo...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expressed his pride in his young players after Manchester United won 2-1 at Wolves to complete the “terrific achievement” of going through the whole Premier League season undefeated away from home.With second place already guaranteed and Wednesday’s Europa League final against Villarreal ahead, boss Solskjaer made 10 changes to his starting line-up for the ...Full Story »

Ex-England star Young, 35, won Serie A with the Italian giants this season but his current contract expires this summer. Inter Milan star Ashley Young is being chased by both Inter Miami and former club Watford Credit: Getty SunSport exclusively revealed that Watford are keen on bringing back their former academy product. It would be an emotional homecoming ahead of their return to the Premie...Full Story »

Ipswich will be without Kane Vincent-Young for the visit of Fleetwood in the final match of the Sky Bet League One season on Sunday.The full-back dislocated his shoulder after an awkward fall during his side’s draw at Shrewsbury on Tuesday.Vincent-Young will have to undergo an operation and is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks.Other than the injury to Vincent-Young, Ipswich co...Full Story »

Boss Neil Warnock could hand chances to some of his youngsters when Middlesbrough’s Sky Bet Championship season draws to a close against Wycombe.Midfielder Connor Malley, 21, and 18-year-old striker Josh Coburn have both been handed senior debuts from the bench in recent weeks, with the manager keen to assess his next generation.Defenders Williams Kokolo (20) and Jack Robinson (19) and 18-...Full Story »

Ashley Barnes could feature for Burnley against West Ham on Monday night as the striker nears a return from a thigh problem which has sidelined him since mid-February.Barnes was an unused substitute in last weekend’s 4-0 win at Wolves, alongside Johann Berg Gudmundsson, who should also be fit.However, Kevin Long and Robbie Brady remain sidelined.Michail Antonio has not been ruled out by We...Full Story »