England Senior National Team General Discussion Thread

🚨 EXCL: Newcastle United rekindle interest in signing James Trafford from Manchester City. No formal talks yet & complicated by #MCFC goalkeeper wanting to decide future post-WC (may be too late for #NUFC) but desire firm + clubs in contact @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/U3MXMwXq4q

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 12, 2026

 

Trafford needs to get a move on and sort his future out ASAP. Another season on the bench would be catastrophic for his career.

 

Bayern Munich believe they can secure the signing of Manchester United and England forward, Marcus Rashford, 28, following positive talks with his representatives. (Teamtalk)

Newcastle have rekindled their interest in signing Manchester City and England goalkeeper James Trafford, 23, as work continues to bolster the club's goalkeeping unit. (Athletic - subscription required)

Manchester City, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are all watching Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite closely. - Daily Mail

 

Didn't Newcastle sign the French keeper as their number 1?

 

Just two months ago, Coca-Cola signed Cole Palmer as a 'football brand ambassador'

A month later, he was left out of England's WC squad

What does that mean for his partnership with Coca-Cola (+ his other deals)?

I spoke to industry experts to find outhttps://t.co/G8tP6oatxK

— Tom Burrows (@TBurrows16) June 14, 2026

Bayern Munich are prepared to beat Barcelona to the signing of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28. (Fichajes - in Spanish, external)

Michael Carrick has left the door ajar for Marcus Rashford to resume his Manchester United career, with the Old Trafford boss in regular contact with the 28-year-old. - The Sun

Manchester City are increasingly confident of completing a deal to sign Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson. - talkSPORT

 

I wonder if Chelsea will try and bring back Lewis Hall now Cucurella is off to Real Madrid.

 

Hall will probably go to United.

 

It’s 28 years since The Greatest Scissor Kick Of All Time.

David Batty vs Tunisia at France 98.

You can’t coach technique like that. pic.twitter.com/WFfcxlfCUZ

— A Funny Old Game (@sid_lambert) June 15, 2026

 

Manchester City have set their sights on Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, 23, as a replacement for the departing John Stones, 32, but the Toffees want £70m for the England defender. (Football Insider), external

Premier League clubs fear Elliot Anderson's £100m-plus proposed move from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City will inflate the summer transfer window - Daily Telegraph

 

They don't even play in the same position.

 

He did'nt even get a yellow for that one. And went on to miss a penalty in the shoot out against Argentina.

 

James Trafford says he accepts he must become a first-choice goalkeeper at club level if he is to ever become England No1https://t.co/W8CzkGnaC1

— Dom Smith (@MrDomSmith) June 15, 2026

 

🚨 Marcus Rashford deal at Man Utd includes £40m clause for all clubs bar #MCFC & #LFC. €30m buy option in Barcelona loan expired yesterday. If returns to #MUFC 28yo’s preference is to honour contract (2028) rather than join another PL side @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/I9A74Ko3TI

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 16, 2026

Barcelona's option to sign Marcus Rashford for 30m euros (£35m) is set to expire without them choosing to make the 28-year-old England forward's loan move from Manchester United a permanent switch. (ESPN), external

Ipswich and Hull City are interested in England goalkeeper Nick Pope, with Newcastle willing to sell the 34-year-old for £5m. (Teamtalk), external

Daniel Kretinsky has insisted that West Ham do not need to sell their best players despite relegation amid speculation surrounding Jarrod Bowen and Mateus Fernandes - The Times

 

I think Newcastle should go after Rashford as a replacement for Gordon

 

They should but why would he want to go there.

 

Who's else in going to come in for him. Chelsea maybe? Maybe some Italian clubs. I mean he played at Aston Villa a season ago.

 

I think he'll go back to Barca but for less money than the loan clause demanded.

 

Might be wrong but I think that ship has sailed.

 

Dier in midfield - yikes! A lot of mediocre players in there.

 

Kane taking corners. Hodgson was senile

 

Rashford should be aimer higher than a spurs or a Newcastle

 

A midfield of Rooney, Dier and Alli is pretty wild full stop. A forward, a centre back and a raumdeuter doesn't exactly scream control. Bad times for England really.

 

The race to be England's worst manager ever is very competitive, but Roy Hodgson is definitely one of the frontrunners, alongside Graham Taylor, Fabio Capello and Steve McClaren.

 

And Keegan