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Kane and unable

England captain Harry Kane has admitted that the Three Lions 'got away with it' in their 1-0 win against Andorra.

"It wasn't our greatest performance," said the Bayern Munich striker, whose matchwinner took his tally to 72 for his country.

"I don't think it's one many people are going to remember, that's for sure, but it's three points in the bag.

"But, yeah, for sure, we know we can play better in all aspects, both with and without the ball.

"It's down to us now to analyse it, look back and try and learn from it because condition-wise it's going to be very similar to next summer - dry pitch, warm weather, humid."

He added: "It [the goal] was probably our best move and we just didn't have enough of that, both with probably the runs and also the quality - a lot of balls kind of overhit, out of play, and it just kind of killed our momentum, especially there in the second half."

In the Vic of time

Victor Osimhen has rejected Al Hilal, talkSPORT understands.

The Saudi Pro League club had hoped to make the Nigerian forward their marquee signing for the upcoming Club World Cup.

However, with just two days before the first of two transfer windows shut this summer, Osimhen has now turned down Al Hilal.

Osimhen has spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray from Napoli.

He scored 36 times in 40 games to help Galatasaray to a league and cup double.

He stood to earn an eye-watering $1m (£754k)-a-week, had he accepted a switch to Saudi Arabia.

Germany 0-2 France FULL-TIME

Kylian Mbappe became just the third player to bring up 50 goals for France - and he's done it in record time.

The 26-year-old broke the deadlock in Les Bleus' Nations League third-place play-off clash against Germany on Sunday afternoon.

A late goal from substitute Michael Olise sealed the result, but his captain Mbappe stole the headlines.

The Real Madrid star, who made his France senior debut as an 18-year-old in 2017, has reached the milestone in just 90 caps.

He has followed in the footsteps of ex-Arsenal centre-forwards Olivier Giroud and Thierry Henry in scoring at least 50 times for France.

Henry had been the record holder in reaching 50 goals for France in the quickest time.

The 1998 World Cup winner brought up the landmark strike on his 113th appearance against Serbia in September in 2009.

Marching on together

Leeds United defender Max Wober has revealed that the club has told him that he will be sold this summer.

The 27-year-old arrived at Elland Road two years ago in a £10million deal from Red Bull Salzburg under former Leeds boss Jesse Marsch.

However, Wober has made just 29 appearances in two and a half seasons with the Whites and has now been told he has no future in Yorkshire.

Currently away on international duty, he told Austrian media outlet Krone, Wober said: “Leeds has already made it clear to me that they want to sell me.

"I might have been able to send out a letter of application (with his performance for Austria.)

“I was extremely pleased that I was able to show other clubs that I’m fit, that I’m still a really good player, and that I don’t want to just rot away in England.”

No Maur to give

Mauricio Pochettino has ruled himself out of the running to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.

The United States head coach enjoyed a five-year stay at Spurs before he was sacked in November 2019.

The Argentine, who was appointed US manager in October 2024, has long been linked with a return to north London but says he is happy in his new role.

"Today it's not realistic," said Pochettino. "Look where I am. Look where we (his backroom staff) are. The answer is so clear.

"I think, since I left in 2019, my name has always been on the list [of rumours].

"I've seen the rumours, we are 100 coaches on the list. Don't be worried about that.

"If something happens [in the future], you for sure will see, but I am so happy in this moment and we cannot talk about this type of thing."

Huge bid

Brighton have bid £34m for Olympiacos striker Charalampos Kostoulas, talkSPORT understands.

The Seagulls are confident of completing a deal for the highly-rated 18-year-old.

The move would bolster Fabian Hurzeler's attacking options with Joao Pedro's future uncertain.

Chelsea and Newcastle are among the teams to have shown an interest.

Sacked

Italy boss Luciano Spalletti has revealed he has been sacked after their 3-0 defeat to Norway.

The Italians have made a disastrous start to their World Cup qualifying campaign.

A swift decision has been made to axe Spalletti, but he will still take charge of their match against Moldova.

He said: "I spoke with Gravina last night and he told me that I will be relieved of my duties as coach of the national team. I was sorry: given the relationship we have, I had no intention of giving up.

"Especially when things aren't going well, I would have preferred to stay and do my job.

"However, it is a dismissal and I have to take note of it. I have always interpreted this role as a service to the country and I want to facilitate the future of the national team. I think it is right to seek the best."

Spalletti was then asked if he felt betrayed and walked out of his press conference.

Deal signed

Rayan Ait-Nouri has signed a five-year contract with Man City, talkSPORT understands.

City have agreed a deal rising to £36.2m) to sign the Wolves left-back.

The Citizens had made landing the 24-year-old as a top priority this summer as Pep Guardiola looks to bolster his defence.

Rejected

Bayer Leverkusen have turned down Liverpool's £113m transfer offer for Florian Wirtz, according to The Times.

That figure still falls short of their £126m asking price for the 22-year-old.

The current British transfer record stands at £115m, which is what Chelsea paid for Moises Caicedo in 2023.

Wirtz wants to move to Liverpool and has already agreed personal terms.

Positive talks

Chelsea have been told they must pay around £42m for Jamie Gittens.

The Blues have seen an opening bid of around £30m turned down by Borussia Dortmund.

Positive talks are said to be continuing for the winger.

Chelsea are not in a rush to get the move completed before the June 10 deadline, ahead of the Club World Cup.

Bid made

Chelsea have now made a formal bid for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan, talkSPORT understands. 

Maignan has already agreed personal terms and Chelsea are hoping to do the deal before the Club World Cup.

The offer is understood to be less than the £25m the Blues have been quoted.

Bye-bye Bluebirds

Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has agreed a deal to sign for Mexican side Club Universidad Nacional.

The former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder would become the first high-profile British player to play in the Mexican league should the formalities of the move be completed.

Ramsey was appointed Cardiff interim manager for the final three games of the Sky Bet Championship season after the club sacked Omer Riza.

The 34-year-old was unable to prevent Cardiff from being relegated to the third tier, but reports had linked him to taking over the Bluebirds on a full-time basis this summer.

Ramsey has made it clear he wants to continue his playing career and lead Wales at the World Cup next summer.

"There's a lot to play for and that World Cup is a massive carrot being dangled," Ramsey said in April.

Ramsey returned to his boyhood club Cardiff in 2023, but injuries have restricted his game time and he is currently recovering from hamstring surgery.

Club Universidad Nacional, known as Pumas UNAM, finished sixth in the 2024-25 Mexican standings and qualified for the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Alisson speaks

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has opened up on his Anfield future.

The double Premier League winner will have new competition this summer with Giorgi Mamardashvili joining this summer.

Alisson's contract runs until 2026, having already spent seven years on Merseyside.

“I have one year of contract left and one more year on a club option. They will probably exercise this option," he said.

“I think about what I have in hand, to do a great job. It's a decisive moment in my career, when a World Cup is coming.”

Looney Toons

Manchester City appear resigned to missing out on Newcastle full-back Tino Livramento, talkSPORT understands.

The 22-year-old enjoyed an impressive 2024/25 season to help the Magpies lift the Carabao Cup and secure their Champions League return.

Livramento featured in 45 games in all competitions, where he operated on both sides of the defence.

His impressive form led to the ex-Chelsea academy star making his England senior debut in November.

And with Pep Guardiola keen on bolstering his backline, Livramento was identified as a player who could help City win back the Premier League title.

However, negotiations are believed to have reached a standstill between the two clubs.

City had been keen to bring in the youngster ahead of the Club World Cup, which starts next weekend.

But the Toon are unwilling to part ways with the defender, who has become a huge fan favourite since joining the club.

Player ratings

Jordan Henderson was rated 2/10 by talkSPORT's Adrian Durham - with nine England stars handed a 3/10 rating for their performances against Andorra.

Henderson was surprisingly named in Thomas Tuchel's starting XI - becoming England's oldest player to feature since Frank Lampard in 2014.

But his display was enough for Durham to never want to see Henderson in an England shirt again.

Having his say on the Ajax midfielder, Durham simply stated: "Just no."

Noni Madueke received the highest scoring with a 7/10 rating, with Jude Bellingham [4/10] and Harry Kane [5/10] the only other to players to receive more than a 3/10.

Even Tuchel was handed a 2/10, as Durham raged: "He isn’t getting the best out of the players.

"He promised to entertain and three games in we’ve definitely not been entertained.

"And imagine not bringing Morgan Gibbs-White on until injury time, what's that all about?

"Can’t wait to say it to his face at St Georges Park on talkSPORT on Wednesday afternoon..."

Anger on attitude

Thomas Tuchel has slammed England for their alck or urgency in the closing stages of their 1-0 win away at Andorra.

The Three Lions lacked creativity and seemed to take their foot off the gas towards the end of their second half, which has rubbed Tuchel up the wrong way.

He told ITV: "We're not happy with the performance, of course.

"We started quite well in the first 20 or 25 minutes, but that was the only time it felt like it was only a matter of time.

"We created a lot of chances, half-chances and set pieces, and it felt like we were going to score and keep on going.

"But we completely lost our momentum and couldn't get it back from the whole of the first half. 

"We got a little bit in the first 15 minutes of the second, but then ended up in a period which was by far not good enough.

"There was a lack of urgency, quality and energy."

Before adding: "It could be both [physical and mental]. It is what it is, we can admit it's not what we expect from us.

"We need to do better, with a bit of time to look at it in detail and address it clearly and directly and do better on Tuesday [against Senegal]."

Not good enough

England skipper Harry Kane has admitted England need to play better after being booed off the pitch by the travelling supporters.

The Three Lions beat Andorra 1-0 on Saturday to leave England with nine points from their opening three World Cup qualifiers.

Speaking to ITV after the match, match-winner Kane said: "It's one of those. For sure, we can play better.

"It wasn't our greatest performance, not a lot of people will remember it but we can learn from it.

"It's very hot, a dry pitch, very similar conditions to the World Cup next year. 

"We'll go away and analyse, we had good spells in the game but we couldn't consistently have attack after attack. We take the points and move on."

He added: "We weren't good enough on the ball, there weren't enough forward passes and the most important thing is we kept giving it away.

"That gave them confidence and energy. At 1-0 with five or ten minutes to go you have to be careful, because it's an important game to get three points in.

"It is what it is and we move on."

Tuch of class

Thomas Tuchel has created history by becoming the first England manager to register three wins without conceding in their first three games.

The Three Lions may have flattered to deceive in their 1-0 win against Andorra, but Tuchel has one reason to smile.

The German has now overseen victories against Albania, Latvia and Andorra - keeping clean sheets in each of the World Cup qualifiers.

No boss has ever achieved the feat in their first three games in the 153 years since England's first international fixture against Scotland in 1872.

And Tuchel will be hoping for another shutout against Senegal at the City Ground next week.

Andorra 0-1 England

90+1' - Final England change.

And It's Morgan Gibbs-White on for just his third international outing.

Jude Bellingham is the man to be replaced.

Three minutes will be added on.

Andorra 0-1 England

81' - More changes for England.

Curtis Jones and Morgan Rogers are the latest two players to be taken off.

In their place come Declan Rice and Anthony Gordon.

Andorra 0-1 England

73' - Great save to deny Eze!

Almost an instant impact from Eze after he got on the end of Bellingham's dinked in cross.

Running onto the ball from the middle of the six-yard box, Eze arrowed an header which looked to be heading into the roof of the net.

However, Alvarez expertly tipped the ball over the bar.

He's been the best player on the pitch.