August 2025

England defender Jess Carter has admitted she felt relief that her team-mate Lauren James wasnt the only player to miss a penalty against Sweden during the Euro quarter-final penalty shoot-out. Eventual winners, England, edged past Sweden after coming out victorious on penalties. James, who stepped up for the second spot-kick, saw her attempt saved by

Summer signing Harvey Knibbs scored a stoppage-time winner for Charlton as the Championship new boys made it a losing start for new Watford head coach Paulo Pezzolano. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder, a transfer window arrival from Reading, pounced from close range in the fourth minute of time added on. Charlton, last seasons League One play-off

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. An agreement was reached late on Wednesday night and the fee for the 18-year-old defender is £26m plus add-ons. Leoni now has permission to travel to Liverpool to agree personal terms and undergo a medical, which is expected to begin on Thursday. Transfer Centre

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesdays newspapers… DAILY MAIL Real Madrid are continuing to follow Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United have held constant presences in the stands to watch the 21-year-old. Liverpool have no intention to sell Ibrahima Konate this window, despite working on moves for two

Wrexham suffered a double gut punch as Southampton struck twice late on for a dramatic 2-1 victory at St Marys. Josh Windass put Wrexham ahead on their return to the second tier of English football after a 43-year absence, converting a 22nd-minute penalty when fellow summer recruit Kieffer Moore was fouled. Southampton – two divisions