England and Ireland are set to stage a joint bid in hope of securing the hosting of the 2030 football World Cup, and are reported to be confident of pulling it off.

AHEAD OF THE GAME: The FA have decided not to take England games to Anfield because of the ban on journalists from The Sun, despite struggling to find a suitable ground in the north next summer.

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Chris Powell will continue in his role as one of Gareth Southgate's assistant coaches for Euro 2020 despite taking up a new role in Holland.

England have dodged the proverbial 'group of death' at the next UEFA Nations League tournament after drawing Iceland, Denmark and Belgium in the group stages.

The European Championships have been treated so some great goals over the years. Now, Sportsmail has picked out six of the best goals ever scored in European Championship history.

The No Doubt star, 49, and her country singer beau, 42, enjoyed a fun-filled day with her family at Knott's Berry Farm theme park, California on Sunday.

Stefani appeared on seasons 7, 9, and 12 of The Voice and famously struck up a romance with fellow judge Blake Shelton following the end of both their marriages.

The 49-year-old singer sported a comfortable black sweatsuit and checkered shoes to pick up a few things at the local market with her country star beau.

The country musician turned 43 on June 18 and after he got a birthday kiss from a seal, the singer has revealed his partner got him a 'Welcome to the Ranch' sign made for their home.

The blonde bombshell - who will turn 50-years-old in October - looked youthful in a tank top and Daisy Duke shorts as she crooned to her 43-year-old beau.

Singer Gwen Stefani shared some unfortunate news on Tuesday, revealing her Wednesday performance at her Las Vegas residency is canceled.

The sale price undercuts the origial $45m asking price quite considerably. Now the rocker, 49, is said to be looking for a home in Vatle and 'will probably buy it' soon with boyfriend Blake Shelton, 43.

The Hollaback Girl hitmaker, 49, recently rejoined the coaching panel on The Voice to replace Adam Levine, and sources say she's been having the 'best time' on the show.

The motocross movie stars Shelton's buddy and fellow country music star Trace Adkins

They've been dating since 2015. And on Saturday, Gwen Stefani proved her relationship with Voice co-host Blake Shelton is still going strong when she Insta-storied a video of herself supporting him.

'I am back, and this is my season to win!' the No Doubt rocker, 49, declared on Wednesday.  'And then to be with my best friend Blakey... I feel pretty lucky right now.' The Voice bows on September 23..

The Hollaback Girl hitmaker follows a mostly vegan diet and she has been trying to convince Blake, 43, to fill his plate with more fresh vegetables and less of his favorite food, beef.

The insider told UsWeekly that the No Doubt singer 'is feeling pressure to fill very big shoes' as the new coach alongside Shelton, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson.

The 49-year-old singer and Blake Shelton, 43, flirted, mouthed 'I love you' and fought over contestants on Monday's season 17 premiere of The Voice. 

Blake Shelton fought for respect on Tuesday's episode of The Voice, sparring with his fellow judges and failing to pick up singers before finally scoring one at the end. 

The 43-year-old country star hilariously pranked Kelly Clarkson, 37, on Monday's episode of The Voice, secretly playing the song 'Don't Speak' every time she spoke.

Blake Shelton took to social media to say: ''Happy Birthday @gwenstefani!!!! I love you so much it's actually stupid… And possibly illegal in the state of California.'

The beauty turned 50-years-old and her country music star boyfriend Blake Shelton made sure his sweetheart of nearly four years was appreciated. The country crooner was seen bringing a cake.

They celebrated her birthday together on Thursday at her home in Los Angeles. But an at-home celebration was just the first part of Gwen Stefani's 50th birthday party.

The 43-year-old country star showed his softer side Monday on The Voice as he recalled the humble beginnings of his career after a contestant performed his signature song, Ol' Red.

'I feel as if I spent the last four years healing - you know, trying to build my life again,' Stefani, 50, said. 'Having a best friend like Blake to help me do that has been one of the greatest gifts.'

The 44-year-old singer had an emotional moment on Tuesday's episode of The Voice as he marveled at how little separated him from a contestant in the battle rounds.

The 43-year-old country star had everyone in tears on Tuesday's episode of The Voice after he symbolically tried to steal a struggling contestant.

Gwen Stefani may have rocked a huge diamond ring on the red carpet of the People's Choice Awards on Sunday night, but that doesn't mean she's engaged to Blake Shelton.

The 15-year-old singer won the Instant Save on Tuesday on The Voice after her coach Gwen Stefani, 50, said she was like 'our little girl' with boyfriend Blake Shelton, 43.

The 50-year-old singer recalled her youthful struggles as a musician while coaching contestants on Monday's episode of The Voice.

The 43-year-old country star had high praise for Rose Short after she covered his hit song God's Country on Monday as the top 10 performed on The Voice. 

Iconic rock bands Chicago and Bon Jovi joined Gwen Stefani and Ne-Yo on stage at the event, which was broadcast across the country on NBC.

They have been together for over four years.And now, Blake Shelton, 43, and Gwen Stefani, 50, are ready to take the next step in their relationship and get married, but have to battle a few bumps.

The 50-year-old coach rejoiced after her lone singer Rose Short, 35, won the Instant Save on Tuesday on The Voice and advanced to the finals of the NBC singing show.

After more than four years of dating Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton got a not so subtle reminder that 'time is ticking' for him to pop the question on Ellen.

They've been dating for four years and rumors are swirling around their engagement. 

The 50-year-old singer slyly poked fun at the engagement rumors swirling around her and longtime boyfriend Blake Shelton on Monday's episode of The Voice.

Jake Hoot was named the winner of season 17 of The Voice on Tuesday during a two-hour star-studded finale.

While Blake Shelton will certainly be hitting the red carpet with his longtime girlfriend Gwen Stefani next month, he's revealed he will perform with her as well.

Gwen Stefani, 50, and beau Blake Shelton, 43, just released a teaser for their upcoming music video for duet Nobody But You, on Friday.

The three-minute lovefest marked The Voice couple's third duet after Go Ahead And Break My Heart in 2016 and You Make It Feel Like Christmas in 2017

Other celebrity guests included Lizzo, Bebe Rexha, Ally Brooke, Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek, Wiz Khalifa and Ty Dolla $ign.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton flash beaming smiles during charity signing event ahead of 62nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Friday.

The singer, 50, wore an elaborate white gown resembling a wedding dress as she performed the love song Nobody But You with her partner of five years.

Gwen Stefani and Black Shelton look like the epitome of love as they arrive on the red carpet for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.The singer looked dashing in a black suit next to the No Doubt alum.

Gwen Stefani cancels second show of Las Vegas residency due to illness: "I am doing everything I can to get well,' the singer shared on Twitter on Friday.

The day was full of love and joy for the hit-maker, 50, who was also celebrating her son Apollo's sixth birthday. Gwen paid him a gushing birthday tribute onto her Instagram that same day.

There's still no engagement between the 50-year-old Orange County Girl and the 43-year-old Oklahoma-born country crooner despite being inseparable

The 50-year-old singer and the 38-year-old actor were spotted Sunday supporting their children at a soccer field in Los Angeles.