England

English football beyond the Premier League — the national team, the FA Cup and the stories of the English game.

A settled spine, fearless youth and a clearer identity — the ingredients are finally in place for the national team's long-awaited breakthrough.

The Championship promotion race: English football's most brutal league

Forty-six games, three promotion places and a play-off lottery — why the second tier is the greatest test of nerve in English football.

14 Aug 2026

The oldest cup competition in the world is back to its romantic best, with lower-league sides dreaming of Wembley.

13 Aug 2026