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Imperfect and unmissable England's year of renewal

Across 17 Tests in 2024, England have veered from exhilarating to infuriating, often in the same session, writes Stephan Shemilt.

BBC News - 10h

Rocky Flintoff named in England Lions squad

Rocky Flintoff is named in the England Lions squad for their tour of Australia in January.

BBC News - 11h

Tuition fees in England set to climb above £10,000

Announcement expected in next year’s spending review

Financial Times - 16h

Lions' Campbell: Loss 'exactly what we needed'

Fired-up Lions coach Dan Campbell said his team got "exactly what we needed" with its loss to the Bills. "Sometimes you gotta get punched in the mouth," he added.

ESPN - 1d

Lions' Hutchinson on track for 'goal' of SB return

Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson said he's eyeing a February return after undergoing surgery in October to repair his fractured tibia and fibula.

ESPN - 1d

Injured Furbank a doubt for England's Six Nations opener

George Furbank suffered a fractured arm in Northampton's Champions Cup win over the Bulls and could miss England's opener away to Ireland in February

BBC News - 1d

Lions lose RB Montgomery, DT McNeill for season

Lions running back David Montgomery sustained a sprained MCL, defensive tackle Alim McNeill tore his ACL and cornerback Carlton Davis III sustained a fractured jaw.

ESPN - 1d

New Zealand thump England in series finale

England's year ends with a crushing 423-run defeat by New Zealand in the third and final Test in Hamilton.

BBC News - 1d

Water customers in England in line for higher compensation payouts

Issues like supply outages or sewer flooding will trigger bigger automatic payments by utilities, say ministers

Financial Times - 1d

The Lions Got a Reality Check. Their Response Will Set the Tone.

Detroit hadn’t lost in a long time, and it probably can’t again this season, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - 2d

Who are England and Wales' Euro 2025 opponents?

BBC Sport takes a look at what England and Wales can expect from their group matches at next summer's European Championship.

BBC News - 2d

Rayner promises mayor for every region of England

The deputy prime minister says giving local leaders more powers will help drive economic growth.

BBC News - 2d

One in four babies in England born by Caesarean

Experts link the rise to a growing number of complex pregnancies, where the mother is older or obese.

BBC News - 2d

England 'may need to manage Stokes' bowling'

Assistant coach Marcus Trescothick admits England may have to manage Ben Stokes' bowling after the captain suffers another hamstring injury.

BBC News - 2d

New Zealand set England massive target after England captain Stokes limps off injured

Ben Stokes spent most of the day on the treatment table having his hamstring iced as the England captain’s robustness as a Test match all-rounder once again became a major concern.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Stokes blow compounds England slide towards defeat

England's slide towards a massive defeat in the third Test against New Zealand is compounded by a concerning recurrence of Ben Stokes' hamstring injury.

BBC News - 2d

Feeble England blown away by New Zealand

England's hopes of a clean sweep in New Zealand are all but over after a feeble display on the second day of the third Test in Hamilton.

BBC News - 3d

Stokes an inspiration to England, says Potts

England captain Ben Stokes bowls 23 overs on the opening day of the third Test in New Zealand.

BBC News - 4d

England chip away at New Zealand in Hamilton

England's seamers leave New Zealand 315-9 after the opening day of the third and final Test in Hamilton.

BBC News - 4d

Tuchel will 'reach out' to White over England return

England manager Thomas Tuchel will "reach out" to Arsenal defender Ben White about the possibility of returning to the national team.

BBC News - 4d

Lions revoke fan's tix for spat with Pack's LaFleur

The Lions have revoked the season tickets of a fan who had a pregame verbal altercation with Packers coach Matt LaFleur at Ford Field last week.

ESPN - 5d

'The award goes to...' - England Test team's year in gongs

Who are the winners and losers in Stephan Shemilt's just-for-fun awards to the England men's Test team?

BBC News - 5d

Tuchel watches as England learn '26 WC qualifiers

England have been drawn against Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra in their 2026 World Cup qualifying group.

ESPN - 5d

Housing plans not war on rural England, says minister

Matthew Pennycook says development will be focused on areas where housing is least affordable.

BBC News - 6d

Ford hungry for England return after difficult autumn

George Ford insists that his appetite for international rugby is keener than ever despite dropping behind Marcus Smith in coach Steve Borthwick's pecking order.

BBC News - 6d

Measures to boost housebuilding in England risk being thwarted

Experts say councils may be given too much time to produce local plans that permit increased development

Financial Times - 6d

England power to series win in New Zealand

England power to a series win over New Zealand with an emphatic 323-run victory inside three days of the second Test in Wellington.

BBC News - Dec. 8

Bethell's sliding doors give England a decision

Jacob Bethell's serendipitous entry into Test cricket has left England with a decision to make, writes Stephan Shemilt.

BBC News - Dec. 7

Bethell & Atkinson give England complete control

Jacob Bethell strokes 96 after Gus Atkinson's hat-trick as England take a stranglehold on the second Test against New Zealand.

BBC News - Dec. 7

'Let's finish this': Lions go for it on 4th, seal win

Lions coach Dan Campbell stuck to his guns and went for it on fourth down, helping to set up a walk-off field goal Thursday night in a 34-31 win over the Packers.

ESPN - Dec. 6

Brook & Carse give England upper hand on New Zealand

Harry Brook's scintillating century is backed up by crucial late wickets from Brydon Carse on the first day of England's second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

BBC News - Dec. 6

England lose to South Africa in ODI series opener

England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Watch Clinton goal as England beat Switzerland

Grace Clinton scores the only goal as England end the year with victory over Switzerland in a friendly international at Bramall Lane.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Pope stays as wicketkeeper in unchanged England team

Ollie Pope will again keep wicket for England after the tourists named an unchanged team for the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Is Clinton pushing for England start at Euro 2025?

Calls for Grace Clinton to break into England's starting XI for Euro 2025 will only increase after yet another impressive display in their victory over Switzerland.

BBC News - Dec. 3

England 1-0 Switzerland: women’s football friendly – as it happened

The Lionesses continue their Euro 2025 preparations with a friendly win at Bramall Lane after Grace Clinton’s early goal. 1 min: Let’s see what this much-changed team can achieve. Lots of noise ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Clinton delivers to give experimental England edge against Switzerland

Friendly international: England 1-0 Switzerland Clinton scored eighth-minute winner at Bramall Lane Sarina Wiegman says she is not concerned by England’s current lack of creativity after an ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

England’s chief prosecutor warns lawyers’ pay may be adding to court delays

Head of Crown Prosecution Service Stephen Parkinson calls for review

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Seven months to go - Farrell's Lions to-do list

Andy Farrell has switched from coaching Ireland to leading the British and Irish Lions - what are his priorities in his first days in the job?

BBC News - Dec. 3

England’s environment watchdog told to review risk from lead mines

Government-ordered report comes after FT investigation into impact of toxic metal on human health

Financial Times - Dec. 2

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