Eddie Nketiah wins England call-up – Thursday’s sporting social
Harry Kane is looking forward to the Champions League.
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Football
Eddie Nketiah received his maiden England senior call-up.
Pablo Zabaleta looked back.
Harry Kane is looking forward to the Champions League.
And Marcus Rashford and Antony are too.
Erling Haaland was congratulated after winning the UEFA men’s player of the year award.
Tennis
Coco Gauff celebrated too early.
Laura Robson had the camera out.
Boxing
Tyson Fury mocked Oleksandr Usyk.
Chris Eubank Jr had a drug test.
Cricket
Impressive debut for Brydon Carse!
Formula One
George Russell signed a new deal with Mercedes.
….so did Lewis Hamilton.
Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda were cooking up a storm.