It was precisely what Lee Carsley needed. After the mayhem of the Wembley defeat against Greece on Thursday night and all of the fallout, chiefly the uncertainty around his longer-term role within the England setup, this was a return to the tranquil progress of his first camp in September.It was a stroll against a limited Finland team, the whipping...

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s majestic free-kick was the highlight of a comfortable win for England in HelsinkiFinland manager Markku Kanerva speaks to ITVWe want to give our fans a spectacular match. We know how tough it’s going to be but we’re ready to make a miracle. We have to defend well for 90+ minutes, be very solid and compact, and take care of the...

Nine wicket win over India in Sharjah sees reigning champions progress into the last fourGah! Renuka slides one down the leg side and leaves Ghosh with no chance behind the stumps as the ball races away for five wides… but hang on a minute…There’s been a late swap to the India XI: Radha Yadav has come in for Asha Sobhana. I only just saw this. Finger...

Live updates as England aim to bounce back in HelsinkiJonathan Liew: Something feels rotten in England squadFinland manager Markku Kanerva speaks to ITVWe want to give our fans a spectacular match. We know how tough it’s going to be but we’re ready to make a miracle. We have to defend well for 90+ minutes, be very solid and compact, and take care of...

Updates as the reigning champions seek a semi-final spotT20 World Cup: England thrash Scotland to top Group BThoughts? Email James or contact via @Jimbo_CricketGah! Renuka slides one down the leg side and leaves Ghosh with no chance behind the stumps as the ball races away for five wides… but hang on a minute…There’s been a late swap to the India XI:...

City stay unbeaten after coming from behind at AnfieldManchester United and Brighton maintain fine startsManchester City remain top of the Women’s Super League after two goals from Khadija Shaw helped them to come from behind to secure a 2-1 win against Liverpool.Despite a hugely dominant performance at Anfield, it took Gareth Taylor’s side until the...