Xabi Alonso to leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season with Real Madrid likely destination

Xabi Alonso will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, according to Eurosport Spain. Alonso led Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title in April after a remarkable campaign which saw the team go through the league campaign unbeaten. They also won the DFB-Pokal and lost in the final of the Europa League to … Read more

Nations League A: Scotland v Croatia

Match Preview Scotland’s time in the top tier of the Nations League could be brought to an end on Friday when they face Croatia at Hampden. The Tartan Army have just a single point from their four games so far and will be relegated if they lose and Poland avoid defeat against Portugal, or if … Read more

Nations League A: Denmark v Spain

Match Preview After booking their place in the Nations League quarter-finals last month, Spain can secure top spot in Group A4 with victory in Denmark on Friday night. Denmark sit second but their position is not yet guaranteed, meaning should be an exciting clash in Copenhagen. La Roja have won three, including a 1-0 win … Read more

Harry Kane to be left on bench for must-win game with Ollie Watkins to start in attack

Lee Carsley could be set to spring another surprise with reports suggesting England captain Harry Kane will be left on the bench for tonight’s crucial Nations League game against Greece. Interim boss Carsley is already without a host of first-team regulars due to a catalogue of withdrawals and it was expected he would rely on … Read more