English footballer; central midfielder for Everton
England has named its provisional squad for the Nations League, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer returning alongside a crop of young players. The team faces Spain, the Czech Republic and Croatia during the extended break.
Benfica have overwhelmed Hearts 6-1 in Lisbon, but Hearts forward momentum is the focus as the tie ends 7-2 on aggregate. The Edinburgh side now faces a Conference League route via Rapid Vienna while Benfica progress in Europe.
Everton have opened their season with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Thierno Barry scoring a late header to seal victory as Iliman Ndiaye set up the opener and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall added a first-half strike.
Arsenal and Chelsea share a 2-2 draw as Ødegaard’s late goal helps Arsenal avoid defeat; Havertz and Tzolis feature with flurries of midfield and attack, while Chelsea’s defending is questioned.
Everton have drawn 2-2 with Manchester United after a late goal from Hayden Hackney and a stoppage-time equaliser by Tyrique George, helped by Jack Grealish’s 66th-minute return on a loan spell. United led twice through Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko, but Everton fought back to secure a share of the spoils.