Ryan Bertrand – Football Scout

Ryan Bertrand withdraws from England squad with back complaint

Former England international Paul Mariner reacts to Gareth Southgate’s 27-man roster as the Three Lions prepare to face the Netherlands and Italy.

England manager Gareth Southgate says he keeps preparing the squad for the World Cup despite the political tensions between the UK and the tournament hosts Russia.
Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand has withdrawn from the England squad following a back issue.
The 28-year-old, who helped Southampton to a 2-0 FA Cup quarterfinal victory against Wigan on Sunday, returned to his club for further assessment on his back, after training on his own inside away from the main session earlier in the day.
The FA called Bertrand’s exit “a precautionary measure” but confirmed he will not play in upcoming friendlies against Netherlands and Italy.
Ashley Young and Danny…

Ryan Bertrand: Harry Kane should succeed Wayne Rooney as captain

Gareth Southgate admitted that the FA could look ‘a shambles’ should Dele Alli’s ban be upheld ahead of England’s World Cup qualifiers. Ryan Bertrand has backed Harry Kane to succeed Wayne Rooney as the next permanent England captain.
Kane was given the armband for England’s games against France and Scotland earlier this year but Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson was captain for the recent victories over Slovakia and Malta.
Manager Gareth Southgate is yet to appoint a permanent successor to Rooney but he is expected to make a decision before next summer’s World Cup in Russia.
“[The captiancy] is completely down to the manager. ‘H’ [Harry…

Grenfell Tower disaster had strong affect on England’s Bertrand

Ryan Bertrand says Gareth Southgate is blessed with many leaders and believes Harry Kane deserves to captain England.
BURTON-ON-TRENT — England defender Ryan Bertrand has revealed that the Grenfell Tower disaster had a profound affect on him a…

Full-backs require Pep Guardiola’s full attention at Manchester City

Craig Burley believes Pep Guardiola’s defence still needs improving, even if Dani Alves decides to join Manchester City.
Dani Alves looks likely to be the latest part of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City summer transfer splurge and the first of a major overhaul of his defence. Portuguese playmaker Bernardo Silva was the first arrival, adding more creativity, and was quickly followed by Ederson Moraes to sort out City’s goalkeeper problems.
But while there are likely to be more signings to add options elsewhere in his team, Guardiola has now turned his attention to the defence, an area many saw as City’s biggest problem…

Ryan Bertrand offers to help rehouse Grenfell Tower fire survivors

Ryan Bertrand has offered to help in finding new homes for those who lived in Grenfell Tower.
Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand has pledged to offer his services to the Grenfell Tower relief effort by helping to find new homes for survivors.
Bertrand, 27, who featured for England in this week’s friendly defeat to France in Paris, revealed on Twitter that he wants to help out those affected by the fire disaster by doing more than just donating.
Fifty-eight people are missing and presumed dead and Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy, the officer in charge of the investigation, has…

Transfer Rater: Alvaro Morata to Man United, Ryan Bertrand to Man City

The latest transfer rumours from around the world.
Things change in the blink of an eye in football. The Football Whispers Index takes the latest transfer rumours and gives them a score out of five; the higher the score, the more realistic and reliable the whisper.
Here are today’s top five emerging whispers for the summer. And keep an eye on Transfer Talk for all the latest rumours.
Wojciech Szczesny to Juventus
According to Sky Sports News, Juventus have agreed a deal with Arsenal to sign Szczesny for close to £14 million. The Polish international…

Can Mandzukic become the latest out-of-position Champions League winner?

Max Allegri says Juventus will save their energy in training and channel it for the Champions League final.

Leonardo Bonucci believes Juventus will use their defeat to Barcelona in the 2015 UEFA Champions League final as motivation to be Real Madrid.

The FC crew evaluate where both Juventus and Real Madrid stand entering the UEFA Champions League final.
One of Juventus’ key performers en route to this weekend’s Champions League final against Real Madrid has been Mario Mandzukic, who has performed a magnificent job in a hugely unfamiliar left-wing role, having been accustomed to playing as a centre-forward over the course of his career.
But a player being deployed out of position for a European Cup-winning side is nothing new. Here are five examples of players, who sacrificed their game for the good of the team on the biggest stage.

David Beckham:…

Manchester City and Liverpool eye move for Ryan Bertrand – sources

Ryan Bertrand has made more than 100 Southampton appearances.

Manchester City and Liverpool are considering a move for Southampton’s Ryan Bertrand as a solution to their left-back problems, sources close to the player have told ESPN FC.
Bertrand has excelled at Southampton since from Chelsea in 2015 after a successful loan spell and has emerged as a target for both Liverpool and City.
The 27-year-old has made more than 100 appearances for the club in three seasons and his form has seen him become a regular in the England squad.
Southampton would be reluctant…

England boss Gareth Southgate a ‘breath of fresh air’ – Ryan Bertrand

Gareth Southgate believes Joe Hart is well deserving of the England captaincy.
Gareth Southgate is attempting to bring a sense of accountability and responsibility to England’s players — an approach Ryan Bertrand has called a “breath of fresh air.”
Tired of the Three Lions floundering on the biggest stage, the former defender is trying to shake things up away from the field as well as on it.
Southgate wants more players to shoulder the burden of responsibility and express themselves more freely, whether that be in a match or a meeting.

England

Lithuania

4:00 PM UTC

Game Details

Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now »

GameCast

Lineups and Stats

Asked what he is giving his players,…

Two-goal heroes Mane, Sanchez and Gabbiadini lead team of the weekend

Craig Burley and Sebastian Salazar analyse Arsenal’s 2-0 win and the controversy surrounding Alexis Sanchez’ first goal.

Sadio Mane and Jordan Henderson hope to build off Liverpool’s strong performance vs. Spurs, their first league win of 2017.

Craig Burley says Man United’s win was important to show that they’re not overly-dependent on Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s scoring.
After each round of Premier League fixtures, ESPN FC brings you its Team of the Weekend. Our panel of experts carefully selects 11 star performers along with a manager.
Do you agree or disagree? You can have your say on those picked or overlooked in the comments section at the foot of the article or on Twitter, using the hashtag #ESPNFCTOTW.
Goalkeeper: Victor Valdes’ string of fine stops in the Middlesbrough goal against Everton helped secure a valuable point for Aitor Karanka’s side. “He…

SIGN INTO YOUR ACCOUNT CREATE NEW ACCOUNT

CREATE ACCOUNT ALREADY HAVE AN ACCOUNT?

FORGOT YOUR DETAILS?