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BBC News
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Two Chelsea players in Williams' underrated XI of the season
As the dust settles on this Premier League season, we asked former England international Fara Williams for her underrated XI for the selected two players who have represented Chelsea this CucurellaCucurella has gone from a player fans really didn't like when he first joined to a cult hero. He has played almost every game this season and stepped up a level in terms of his energy, desire and winning mentality have had such a positive impact on the young team around him and even at 26 he has taken responsibility as a senior player. Because of the way he presents himself on the pitch he is very easy to dislike which is probably why he doesn't get the credit he deserves as one of the league's best ChalobahIt would have been easy for Chalobah to shut off when deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea at the start of the season and shipped off to Crystal Palace on loan, but he kept his head down, worked hard, and represented the Eagles with when recalled to Chelsea, he didn't fuss and was a reliable performer when selected. He is maybe not your modern-day centre-back who steps into the play, but he defends solidly and wins his put in seven or eight out of 10 performances every week despite difficult situations and an uncertain future is admirable and he deserves his chance in Thomas Tuchel's England Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Three Palace players in Williams' underrated XI of the season
As the dust settles on this Premier League campaign, we asked former England international Fara Williams for her underrated XI for the selected three players who have represented Crystal Palace this HendersonI've gone for Dean Henderson as the goalkeeper in my underrated XI because he capped a quietly reliable season with a standout performance in Crystal Palace's historic FA Cup several loads from boyhood club Manchester United, it has taken time for Henderson to find a home. He impressed at Sheffield United but struggled slightly at Nottingham Forest as he moved out of the shadow of Old was not a guaranteed started for Palace after making the permanent move in 2023 but this season has truly stepped up and been a solid presence behind a defence that has grown in stature and confidence as the season went MunozI have been extremely impressed by Munoz this season. His energy and fitness levels to get up and down that right hand side is not only has the intelligence to get himself into space in attacking positions and the quality to deliver dangerous crosses and shots at goal, but the engine to recover and get back to not leave his fellow defenders exposed.A very powerful runner and impressive ChalobahA player who could only help Palace in the first half of the season before he was recalled to Chelsea, but a consistent performer all season who dealt admirably with difficult scenarios and an uncertain future to earn a call-up for Thomas Tuchel's post-season England could have shut off when deemed surplus to requirements at Chelsea, or when they recalled him mid-season, but he worked hard, delivered seven or eight out of 10 performances every week, and deserves his chance at international is maybe not your modern day centre-back who steps into the play but he defends solidly and wins his Williams was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Chelsea player Jadon Sancho fuels dating rumours with rapper Saweetie after exposing his lock screen during Chelsea's Conference League trophy-winning celebrations
Jadon Sancho 's secret love life may have been betrayed by one the assets he thought he could trust the most - his mobile phone. The Chelsea star has set tongues wagging after it emerged American rapper Saweetie has pride of place as his phone's lock screen photograph. Sancho was celebrating Chelsea's Europa Conference League final win on Wednesday night and held his phone aloft as he made merry with Trevoh Chalobah. Eagle-eyed fans spotted the picture of Saweetie on his phone and the speculation about his love life has now gone viral. Adding fuel to the fire is the fact that the duo shared a hug at Stamford Bridge earlier this season. 'Jason Sancho and Saweetie dating rumours? Could this say get any better? Literally my 2 favs,' wrote one rather excited fan on X. 'Bro knew exactly what he was doing holding the phone in front of thousands of cameras like that,' said another on Instagram. 'I love thatttt,' another said. But some fans brought a cynical eye to the table and suggested Sancho is just a distant admirer. 'She doesn't even follow him back,' one pointed out. 'Maybe he is just a fan?' another said. Regardless of his status off it, Sancho did himself every favour on Wednesday night as he struck a stunning goal during Chelsea's 4-1 win over Betis. The winger came off the bench and found the top corner with a curling strike as the Blues completed the set of European trophies. Enzo Maresca's side won't ever want to be in the Conference League again but lifting the trophy and finishing fourth marks a successful campaign. Next season, they will attack the Champions League as they look to get back among Europe's elite. Chelsea have been absent from Europe's premier competition for the last two seasons but were champions as recently as 2021 under Thomas Tuchel. It is still unclear where Sancho will end up. His loan to Chelsea included a condition that obliges the Blues to sign him permanently for £25million after finishing higher than 14th in the Premier League. However, Chelsea can renege on that if they pay a £5m penalty. Asked about Sancho's future, Blues boss Enzo Maresca said: 'I don't know. I said that when in the last weeks you asked me about different players, I always said the same. And the reason why is because it's the truth. 'It's not the moment, we have the final. Then in 24 hours, 48 hours, we're going to start to talk about the future. But at this moment, there is not any thought or any decision made on Jadon or any different players.'
BBC News
23-05-2025
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- BBC News
Football Daily England squad announcement reaction as Tuchel recalls Toney
Chief football correspondent John Murray is joined by The Sunday Times' Jonathan Northcroft and BBC Sport's Alex Howell to reflect on Thomas Tuchel's second England squad in charge. Hear from the England manager himself as he explains the call-up for Saudi-based Ivan Toney as well as the omissions of Phil Foden, Jarrod Bowen and Marcus Rashford. Could some time-off be exactly what Phil Foden needs? Tuchel also discusses the rollercoaster season that has earned Trevoh Chalobah his first senior call-up. Plus, are we seeing a changing of the guard in the England back-line, as no Manchester United or Manchester City players feature in the squad? TIME CODES: 2'55 Thomas Tuchel interview 9'37 Will some time off benefit Phil Foden? 15'06 Should Ivan Toney have been called up? 18'37 Should Dominic Solanke feel hard done-by? 19'31 Trevoh Chalobah's inspired season 19'53 A change of the guard in England's back-line? Radio 5 Live/ BBC Sounds Commentaries: Saturday 24th May - 1500 - Scottish Cup Final: Aberdeen v Celtic - Sports Extra 3 Saturday 24th May - 1700 - Women's Champions League Final: Arsenal v Barcelona - BBC Radio 5live Sunday 25th May - 1600 - Premier League: Nottingham Forest v Chelsea - BBC Radio 5live
The National
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Ivan Toney England recall: Al Ahli striker praised by Thomas Tuchel for Saudi Pro League form
England boss Thomas Tuchel said Ivan Toney fully deserved his recall to the squad for forthcoming games against Andorra and Senegal on the strength of his superb form for Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli. Toney, 29, has not represented his country since Euro 2024 following a move to the kingdom last summer. But Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel has handed him a lifeline after he scored 29 goals in 43 games for his new club. Toney scored a penalty in a 3-1 loss to Al Ettifaq on Thursday night to take his league tally to 22 for the season – only Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo (24) has more. He also helped fire his club to a maiden continental title following their 2-0 victory over Kawasaki Frontale in the Asian Champions League Eilte final in Jeddah earlier this month. "He deserves to be with us and I am convinced because he scored over 20 goals for his team this season," said Tuchel. "He won a major title with the Asian Champions League, he had a big contribution with goals and assists." The former Brentford striker is in the 26-man group for the World Cup qualifier against Andorra on June 7, followed by a friendly against Senegal at the City Ground in Nottingham three days later. He is joined in the squad by Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah who has been called up for the first time. The 25-year-old Chalobah, who was born in Sierra Leone but has represented England all the way from under-16 level, has played 32 times this season for the Blues as they chase Champions League qualification and Conference League glory. There is no place for Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden, who recently opened up about his mental health struggles during a disappointing campaign. Foden has struggled for form after an amazing 2023/24 and revealed his confidence has suffered. He vowed to get his head 'mentally right' for next season and will not be involved in this camp, having carried an ankle issue. It is an otherwise strong squad selected by Tuchel for his second camp in the job. Jude Bellingham is included, despite reports in Spain that he is set for surgery on a troublesome shoulder problem after the Club World Cup later in the summer. Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins earns a recall after injury ruled him out of the March games, where England got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to a winning start with victories over Albania and Latvia. But Watkins' Villa teammate Marcus Rashford is not involved after he failed to overcome a hamstring problem in time. Rashford has not played since the end of April with the problem but has been back in training for Villa. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Bukayo Saka are also back in the picture after missing the last games due to injury, with Noni Madueke also earning a first call of Tuchel's reign. Dominic Solanke and Jarrod Bowen are notable omissions. England squad; Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Burnley). Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea), Levi Colwill (Chelsea), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal), Kyle Walker (AC Milan, loan from Manchester City). Midfielders: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Conor Gallagher (Atletico Madrid), Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest), Jordan Henderson (Ajax Amsterdam), Curtis Jones (Liverpool), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa). Forwards: Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Chelsea), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
