The England manager, who said some of his side's recent performances as 'unacceptable', admitted they are still some way from closing the gap on the two-time world champions.

Chris Smalling has outlined his desire to win a place in Gareth Southgate's England squad, despite not having been capped for his country since 2017.

Not many football fans would have put Harvey Barnes in their England squad for Euro 2020 at the start of the season, yet the Leicester attacker is from a family who know all about defying the odds.

DANIEL MATTHEWS AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: As Eddie Nketiah wheeled away towards the corner flag, the Arsenal forward dialled a few numbers into an imaginary phone.

The FA will today hold urgent talks over the impact of the coronavirus on England's Wembley friendly with Italy next month. Twelve people have died from the disease in Italy so far.

Daniel Sturridge has left Turkish club Trabzonspor because he has been suspended from all football-related activity worldwide until the middle of June following an appeal by the FA

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD: Keira Walsh felt like she had to carry the world on her shoulders amid a constant stream of negativity during the World Cup.

It was the afternoon that confirmed beyond all doubt that Phil Foden belongs on the grandest of stages. The hope now is that Foden can make a breakthrough soon for club and country.

MATT HUGHES - CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER: England players have been told there is a possibility the game will be called off, as the FA wait for advice from the government.

The coronavirus is set to cause more sporting event cancellations, with England's upcoming friendlies against Italy and Denmark under threat, according to The Sun.

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy has refused to rule out making a return to the England squad for Euro 2020 with doubts over the fitness of Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The FA face multi-million pound losses if they are forced to cancel games or stage them behind closed doors due to the coronavirus crisis.

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN DALLAS: Nikita Parris says she still believes in Phil Neville despite admitting England have not improved since being knocked out of the World Cup last summer.

The announcement of all public activities being restricted or completely shut down until March 29 include the expectation that international friendlies at the end of the month will be cancelled.

JAMES SHARPE AT ANFIELD: There are few positions in which England are blooming more right now than at right-back. Two players did battle under the lights at Anfield as Liverpool.

UEFA announced plans on Tuesday to move this month's international fixtures, suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, to the early June international slots, subject to review.

The England international, 29, is currently playing for Atletico Madrid in Spain and has impressed under Diego Simeone, but he aims to return to Burnley to end his career in the near future.

Wan-Bissaka has starred at Manchester United since his £50million move while Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to go from strength-to-strength for Premier League champions-elect Liverpool.

TOM COLLOMOSSE: At his best, Ben Chilwell is one of the finest attacking full-backs in the country yet he has displayed a far more important quality during Leicester's season - an ability to learn quickly.

COMMENT: Harry Kane, you expect, will be fitter than he would have been this summer. Young talents such as Jadon Sancho and Callum Hudson-Odoi will have gained another year of experience.

England crashed out of the tournament in the quarter-finals when they suffered a 2-1 defeat to eventual winners Brazil, Ronaldinho scoring an unforgettable winner in the second half.

The news had been widely expected since the Olympics were pushed back by 12 months, with the coronavirus crisis also creating a backlog of qualifying fixtures.

AHEAD OF THE GAME: Sky Sports and BT Sport will ask the Premier League for the right to broadcast more matches next season as the price for not demanding a huge compensation fee.

Tottenham and England legend Jimmy Greaves is in hospital sparking concern about of the greatest goalscorer English football has ever seen. Greaves was taken to hospital in Chelmsford.

The two strikers differences were shot into the spotlight last year when Owen released his autobiography, in which he had a pop at the former Newcastle striker and legend.

Wales boss Ryan Giggs has revealed UEFA's plan to turn the Nations League into triple headers and spark a possible club versus country row.

Tottenham and England legend Jimmy Greaves is comfortable in hospital. He was rushed to the hospital on Tuesday night after nurses had concerns over his condition. He is 80 and has been in poor health.

Reece James has posted a picture of himself and other Premier League stars during their time in Chelsea's academy. The right back has been reflecting on his journey to the first team.

Tributes have been made for the late Norman Hunter from Sir Geoff Hurst, Robbie Fowler, Peter Reid, Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville and others who remember the Leeds legend.

JACK GAUGHAN: Surprise enveloped the offices inside Old Trafford one weekday last month, before the UK was instructed to stay at home, as Harry Maguire strode through the doors.

The FA rolled the dice in appointing Phil Neville two years ago. He had no management experience, no prior record in women's football to point to and when it is all said and done, it has backfired.

The former Manchester United midfielder retired from England duty after the European Championship finals in Portugal in 2004 at the age of 29, a decision he has said he now regrets.

The West Ham star recieved rave reviews last season with some commanding performances in the middle of the park. But he has struggled, as have his side, this campaign.

Euro 2020 was postponed until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic but fans can tune in to watch one of the Three Lions' most famous tournaments on ITV from May 11.

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES AND DOMINIC KING: England's Under 20 team is at risk of being scrapped or merged with other sides due to cost-cutting measures set to be implemented by the FA.

An impressive season in the Premier League has seen the midfielder linked with several of the division's top clubs, with Manchester United the favourites to secure his signature.

Reading have come from 2-0 down to defeat Championship rivals Cardiff City on penalties to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Neil Critchley urged Liverpool's young stars to use their FA Cup heroics as springboard to better things as he savoured the best night of his career.

Less than 24 hours after watching their young team-mates beat Shrewsbury in the FA Cup, Liverpool's leading lights were back to the grind in warmer climes.

West Brom poked fun at the Newcastle United supporter who exposed himself celebrating a goal on Tuesday night by reminding Toon fans that The Hawthorns stadium is a 'windmill free zone'.

Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse was taken off on a stretcher and given oxygen after being caught on the right leg by a late challenge from Ryan Sessegnon.

The Korean star is in superb form of late and he took his tally for the season to 14 goals after scoring a late penalty against Southampton to send the team into the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Jose Mourinho gave a frank assessment of his Tottenham stars after they edged through to the FA Cup fifth round against Southampton - admitting 'the best team lost the game'.

He's the messiah to finally bring Tottenham silverware. He will completely unravel the progress made by Mauricio Pochettino. Those were the contrasting views.

Speaking before the match, Alan Shearer believed the kids deserved to have Klopp, who is on holiday amid the Premier League winter break, watching on from the sidelines.

Newcastle head coach Steve Bruce has been handed a double boost by the return to training of strikers Joelinton and Yoshinori Muto.

Mikel Arteta has praised the reaction of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after his skipper missed a last-gasp chance as Arsenal crashed out of the Europa League to Olympiacos.

Frank Lampard has revealed Kepa Arrizabalaga is in line for a Chelsea recall tonight, but warned the keeper his fading Euro 2020 hopes are the least of his worries.

The Gunners booked their place in the FA Cup quarter finals thanks to goals in either half from Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Eddie Nketiah at Fratton Park on Monday night.

Billy Gilmour was the name on everyone's lips as Chelsea dumped Liverpool out of the FA Cup. And the youngster could get more game time as Chelsea grapple with an injury crisis.