Gareth Southgate described the inclusion of Luke Shaw in his provisional Euro 2024 squad as a “long shot” and should his gamble fail to pay off, it would leave England heading into a major tournament ...

Last season, for the first time in the 50-year history of the PFA Team of the Season, England’s top-flight footballers selected no left-back in their best XI. Kieran Trippier was the sole full-back, ...

Who is the best left-back in the Premier League right now? Some of football’s most talented full-backs have graced the Premier League, from Denis Irwin to Ashley Cole to Leighton Baines and everyone ...

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 04: Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United crosses the ball whilst under pressure from Luke Shaw of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Manchester United ...

When Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe found his side 2-1 down at home to Bournemouth on Saturday, he made a half-time change at centre-back. It wasn’t really because of any defensive issues, but ...

Tyrell Malacia is not expected to play for Manchester United until next season as the Dutch left-back continues his recovery from a knee meniscus injury. Manchester United have struggled with injuries ...

Real Madrid aren’t ruling out a pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen left back Alejandro Grimaldo, which could put them on collision course with La Liga rivals Barcelona. Madrid are keen to continue a ...

Is Antonee Robinson the best left back in the Premier League? What has so often been the forgotten role of any football XI, the spot for kids who are full of endeavour and willing, but light on ...