Jack Butland

Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool enjoyed successful season thanks to attacking trio, but need to be more consistent to progress

When Jurgen Klopp came to Liverpool, he wanted four years for a trophy. While the time period might test the patience of fans, it has to be noted that the manager is not faltering at his job.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Gareth Southgate puts faith in England youth, believes they are the best

England manager Gareth Southgate insisted his 23-man squad is built to win now rather than building for the future, despite picking his country's third youngest ever squad for a World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Joe Hart expected to be excluded from England's squad; Jack Wilshere's selection unlikely

England manager Gareth Southgate will name his 23-man World Cup squad on Wednesday with some experienced figures such as goalkeeper Joe Hart expected to miss out.

Premier League: Liverpool prepare for AS Roma clash with goalless draw against relegation-threatened Stoke City

Liverpool head to Rome with a 5-2 advantage and on the back of a Premier League match they controlled for long periods without over-exerting themselves in search of a winner.

Premier League: Andy Carroll's last-gasp goal salvages draw for West Ham United against Stoke

Andy Carroll's last-gasp equaliser spared Joe Hart's blushes after the West Ham goalkeeper made a costly blunder in Monday's dramatic 1-1 draw against Stoke.

FIFA World Cup 2018: England manager Gareth Southgate urges players to prove they belong in Russia-bound squad

After England's solid 1-0 friendly win over Holland, Southgate is planning to make several changes against Italy, giving his fringe players one of their last chances to stake their claim.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Jack Butland says he welcomes competition for England's first choice goalkeeper for Russia

Jack Butland has hailed the competition to be England’s goalkeeper at the World Cup and believes there are still four or five contenders fighting to be manager Gareth Southgate’s first choice in Russia.

International friendlies: Joe Hart ready to fight for World Cup spot as England's goalkeeping conundrum continues

Hart's chances of maintaining a starting spot at the FIFA World Cup in Russia have been damaged by a lack of playing time on loan at West Ham this season.

England manager Gareth Southgate insists team must learn to live without Harry Kane

England manager Gareth Southgate insisted his side must learn to cope without star striker Harry Kane in case he should miss this summer's World Cup.

Premier League: Stoke City manager Paul Lambert says team needs more good fortune to survive relegation battle

Stoke City manager said, "Performance-wise we can match anyone in the division and with a little bit of a break we will certainly win games."