'I've done everything I can' - Harry Kane targets Ballon d’Or crown
Harry Kane believes he has done everything possible to put himself in contention for the 2026 Ballon d'Or after collecting the European Golden Shoe for a second time.
England in pound seat after huge first innings lead against Pakistan
The Pakistan side failed to use a delayed start to claw back into their first test match on day two of the first match in the three-match series against the Islanders in Edgbaston on Friday.
Veteran Joe Root, Jordan Cox, Dan Lawrence, and Harry Brook all scored half-centuries after a rain delayed sop, with Harry Brook narrowly missed a century, top-scoring with 91 runs in the first innings.
Spinner Ali Usman hat offered the visitors a glimmer of hope with his five-wicket haul despite the seamers failing to make use of favourable conditions due to the bad weather.
Dan Lawrence and Harry Brook made the most of their partnership to give the home side a 195-run lead heading into the second decisive innings of the Test match.
Jamie Smith [16 off 35 balls] and Joffre Archer [0 off three balls] will continue at the crease for the England of the start of Day three.
Robinson and Tongue put England in command as Pakistan collapse at Headingley
England's bowlers delivered a statement performance on the opening day at Headingley, with Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue taking five wickets each to dismiss Pakistan for 171 and give Joe Root an ideal return to the Test captaincy.
Pakistan without captain Babar Azam for first Test against England
Pakistan suffered a huge blow ahead of the first Test against England, starting at Headingley on Wednesday, after captain Babar Azam was ruled out due to a finger injury.
Harry Kane confirms talks towards Bayern Munich contract extension
Harry Kane has confirmed that talks over a new contract with Bayern Munich are set to begin after he returned from his holiday.