Each situation has come about in different circumstances but, combined, it makes for a grim picture. Kirby’s choice felt like the right one after the 31-year-old’s efforts to move from the fringes into the final 23-player Euros squad ultimately did not pay off. She had struggled with injury since starting every game at Euro 2022,...
On this note, Cole admitted in his retirement announcement he didn’t want to be “the old guy, sitting around and hanging on,” as financially-challenged Premiership clubs put their faith in youth. But they have all done remarkably well to get this far. Brown, who will turn 40 in September, has put his longevity down to...