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England Fixtures

23Jun
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England - 🇬🇭 Ghana
Boston Stadium, 1388 One Patriot Place, Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
From 10:00 PM to 11:45 PM
27Jun
🇵🇦 Panama - 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
New York New Jersey Stadium, One MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA
Jun 27 - Jun 28
26Sep
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England - 🇪🇸 Spain
Wembley
From 08:45 PM to 10:30 PM
29Sep
🇨🇿 Czechia - 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
Fortuna Arena
From 08:45 PM to 10:30 PM
03Oct
🇭🇷 Croatia - 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
Stadion Maksimir
From 06:00 PM to 07:45 PM

NUFC TV

Posted on Wednesday, 17 June 2026
A local lad on the biggest of stages 🥹 This is his story. This is Origins 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #worldcup
Newcastle United
Posted on Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Yoane Wissa talks about playing for DR Congo at the World Cup. 🇨🇩 #fifaworldcup #football
Newcastle United
Posted on Monday, 15 June 2026
Favourite World Cup goals 🌎🏆 #newcastle #fifaworldcup #football #worldcup
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Posted on Sunday, 14 June 2026
Elanga chats all things #FIFAWorldCup. 🙌 This is his story. This is Origins. 🇸🇪 #fifaworldcup
Newcastle United
Posted on Sunday, 14 June 2026
Woltemade dreamed it as a kid. Now, he’s living it. This is his story. This is Origins. 🇩🇪
Newcastle United
Posted on Saturday, 13 June 2026
Bruno sits down to discuss #FIFAWorldCup 🇧🇷 #newcastle #football #brazil
Newcastle United
Posted on Friday, 12 June 2026
First World Cup memories with the lads 🌎🏆 #newcastle #football #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Newcastle United
Posted on Thursday, 11 June 2026
Demba Ba and Saint-Maximin welcome Ewen Jaouen to the club. 😍📱 #nufc #premierleague #football
Newcastle United
Posted on Thursday, 11 June 2026
BTS: Ewen Jaouen's signing day! 🎬
Newcastle United
Posted on Thursday, 11 June 2026
Ewen Jaouen's first words as a Newcastle United player 💬🇫🇷
Newcastle United
Posted on Wednesday, 10 June 2026
A message from Ewen 🤳 #newcastle #football #premierleague #nufc
Newcastle United
Posted on Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Get to know our new signing a bit more 🧐 #newcastle #football #newsigning #premierleague
Newcastle United

Latest News

Newcastle United make ‘important offer’ for signing – Details of Magpies bid explained
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Newcastle United have made concrete advances to sign Atalanta’s Sergej Levak this summer. The 20-year-old joined the Serie A side on a free transfer in 2025, after a spell at AS Roma. He’s yet to make his first team debut, but that didn’t stop him from attracting Newcastle United’s attention. In
Hull inquire about player after Newcastle failure – England opportunity at least
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu may have been handed his England opportunity at last, as Hull City have made inquiries about him. SportBILD report on the 24-year-old today and how there may finally be movement for the Freiburg number one. Hull make transfer enquiry The newspaper explains that
Club working out special formula to convince Newcastle – President and advisors proceeding cautiously
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Sevilla are working on a special formula to try and convince Newcastle United to accept a low-cost deal for goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos this summer. Vamos Mi Sevilla report on the Spanish’s sides ongoing efforts to get the 32-year-old following his successful loan spell this season. Newcastle
Newcastle United
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Steve Howey reacts to Tino Livramento pulling out of England's 2026 World Cup squad.
ING-ER-LAND EXPECTS! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Posted ‘12:47pm ️ bells’ Wedinzday 17th Joon “THE STADIUM HAZ LANDED!” Ing-er-land finally kick off their World Cup campaign in Dallas, Texas tooneet v Croatia in a stadium that holds 94,000! Tino Livramento iz crocked, leaving Dan Burn the sole survivor of The Toon contingent! Expectati
Spurs told it would cost club record fee to sign exceptional Premier League midfielder
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Tottenham are trying to make a splash this summer, and signing Sandro Tonali would do just that for them. If you enjoy CaughtOffside coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. After narrowly avoiding relegation l
‘€40 million is needed’ – Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest can tempt midfielder
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Khephren Thuram could yet leave Juventus this summer, with Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest in the picture. Earlier this week, Sport Witness covered how the midfielder could be holding out for Liverpool or Manchester United. He has rejected a move to Saudi Arabia, hoping clubs in England mo
“We changed Newcastle’s level” – Bruno Guimarães reflects on remarkable rise and gives future hint
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães believes the four years since the 2022 World Cup have transformed his career so dramatically that “it feels like ten years passed in four”. The Brazilian travelled to Qatar as a player still adapting to life on Tyneside after joining Newcastle from Lyon
De Zerbi ties helping Tottenham fast-track signing – Spurs working on deal, fee ‘won’t be problem’
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Tottenham Hotspur are working on a move for Newcastle United‘s Sandro Tonali. There’s been claims of interest from a few top Premier League sides and Tottenham have joined the list. Earlier this year, the Italy international’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, talked about the possibility of him leaving Newc
Newcastle United
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Steve Howey reacts to reports linking Sandro Tonali with a transfer to Spurs.

Geordie Boot Boys

Ewen Jaouen reveals immediate thoughts on Newcastle United’s training ground after signing
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Ewen Jaouen is raring to go at Newcastle United after officially becoming their first signing of the summer. The goalkeeper has completed a move from Reims as Newcastle United look to right the wrongs of last season by moving quickly in the transfer market. Jaouen is a highly-rated young goalkeeper
Kieran Maguire’s verdict on PIF selling Newcastle United after LIV Golf U-turn
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
After plunging hundreds of billions of dollars into sport, Newcastle United owners PIF are scaling back their overseas investments.The Public Investment Fund governor and Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Ramayyan has been ordered by Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman to concentrate more on matters at
Fabrizio Romano confirms Ewen Jaouen transfer fee as Newcastle United close in
Monday, 08 June 2026
Newcastle United’s first signing of the summer is almost here, with goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen set to complete his move to the club. The Reims goalkeeper might be one of the future, but it is promising to see Newcastle United scour different markets after last summer’s mess. Indeed, Jaouen is a highly-r
Opinion: Progress at last as Newcastle United completely revamp their transfer stance
Monday, 08 June 2026
A promising quote from a source close to Newcastle United proves the club really have learned from the Alexander Isak saga. While fans might roll their eyes at the constant discourse about Isak, there’s little doubt his messy move to Liverpool proved to be a defining moment in Newcastle United’s sea
Every Newcastle United star playing at FIFA World Cup 2026 this summer
Sunday, 07 June 2026
Newcastle United will be well-represented at the 2026 World Cup. While it was a disappointing campaign for Newcastle United, their squad is still packed to the rafters with international talent. Indeed, there are good players to work with on Tyneside, which should raise hope for next season – althou
National media issue verdict on Newcastle star Dan Burn’s performance after England beat New Zealand
Sunday, 07 June 2026
Newcastle United star Dan Burn was among the many to feature during England’s friendly win over New Zealand in Tampa ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Newcastle United defender is not expected to start when the tournament rolls around but, while not to be condescending, the mere fact he’s involved i
Jordan Pickford reveals why he’s pleased Anthony Gordon left Newcastle for Barcelona
Sunday, 07 June 2026
Newcastle United selling Anthony Gordon to Barcelona has gone down very well with a certain Jordan Pickford, it seems. Pickford, of course, is something of a pantomime villain among Newcastle United fans given his strong connection to rivals Sunderland. Newcastle United supporters love little more t
Report: Why Newcastle United are concerned that Victor Munoz won't sign for them
Friday, 05 June 2026
Newcastle United are ramping up their attempts to strengthen their squad in the transfer market – but there is a concern over Osasuna forward Victor Munoz. Following the sale of Anthony Gordon, Newcastle United are looking to add to their squad. Munoz is said to be a leading transfer target. The 22-
Newcastle United insider reacts amid Lewis Hall to Manchester United transfer rumours
Thursday, 04 June 2026
It seems the idea that Lewis Hall could actually leave Newcastle United this summer is remote despite frequent links with Manchester United. Frankly, it’s now hard to see how this doesn’t result in a new contract for Hall at Newcastle United – although the club have certainly been here before. Indee
Lewis Hall could use Manchester United interest to his advantage in next step at Newcastle United - journalist
Wednesday, 03 June 2026
The transfer rumours are starting to ramp up and Lewis Hall’s future at Newcastle United amid links with Manchester United is back in the spotlight. A brilliant season for Hall at Newcastle United ended in disappointing fashion. The defender lost his place in the side towards the end of the campaign

The Mag

Now revealed what really happened with Victor Munoz, Newcastle United and Liverpool transfer
Thursday, 18 June 2026
It has now been revealed what really happened with Victor Munoz, Newcastle United and Liverpool.The 22-year-old Osasuna winger had for the past week reportedly set to move to St James’ Park.Only for late Wednesday the news coming that instead the Spanish winger is going to Anfield.Keith Downie cover
Gareth Southgate has a lot to answer for : England 4 Croatia 2 and that’s entertainment!
Thursday, 18 June 2026
The final score read England 4 Croatia 2 and for me it was impossible not to think of Gareth Southgate.Can you name a single match in a tournament when Southgate was in charge, that gave half the levels of excitement and entertainment that Wednesday in the Dallas Stadium did?The media repeatedly lec
Victor Munoz decides to join Liverpool instead of Newcastle United after late bid
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Newcastle United have missed out on Victor Munoz, with Liverpool now set to sign him after meeting his €40million (Approx £34.6m) release clause.The Athletic reporting: ‘[Liverpool] Sporting director Richard Hughes and Fenway Sports Group’s CEO of football Michael Edwards driving the deal. Liverpool
Yoane Wissa scores for DR Congo as stunning performance denies Portugal
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Yoane Wissa starting for DR Congo at the Houston Stadium on Wednesday, up against Portugal in their opening group match.Portugal huge favourites to win this match and indeed the group.When Joao Neves gave them the lead after only six minutes it looked like the writing was on the wall for Yoane Wissa
Manchester City now looking at buying both Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
It has now been reported that Manchester City could be set to buy both Elliot Anderon and Sandro Tonali.The Athletic report that with their midfield set to lose a number of players this summer, more than one incoming major signing could be needed in that midfield area.Bernardo Silva has moved to Rea
Promoted Hull City face immediate PSR crisis as Chelsea and Manchester City continue to do whatever they please
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
You really couldn’t make it up, the respective positions that Hull City, Manchester City and Chelsea find themselves in.Hull City won promotion to the Premier League by beating Middlesbrough in the play-off final.Great news all round surely? Well yes, mostly.How about this for a conundrum.If Hull Ci
Marcus Rashford would be a great signing for Newcastle United
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Surely Marcus Rashford would be a great two-year signing for Newcastle United.He is a good player who knows where the net is, unlike our current misfits Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa.Yoane Wissa never recovered from the injury he sustained on international duty immediately after signing for Newcast
Bruno Guimaraes takes break from social media as he evaluates situation after 4 years at Newcastle United
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
When a 24-year-old Bruno Guimaraes joined Newcastle United in January 2022, he was a squad player for Brazil and at that point had made only one start for his country.A lot has happened since then, with both Brazil and Newcastle United.Ten months after arriving at St James’ Park, Bruno Guimaraes wen
Newcastle United selling Sandro Tonali would trigger extra cash for AC Milan
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
A lot of interest in Italy when it comes to Sandro Tonali and speculation about a summer move, with as ever AC Milan dreaming of the midfielder one day returning to the club.Whether or not the Newcastle United midfielder leaves St James’ Park, one thing is for sure.Sandro Tonali won’t be signing for
‘It makes no sense Barcelona buying Anthony Gordon not Marcus Rashford’ Jermaine Jenas
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Jermaine Jenas has been talking about Barcelona and their decision to sign Anthony Gordon instead of Marcus Rashford.The former Newcastle United midfielder discussing the transfer a few weeks after the deal went through.Anthony Gordon signing for the La Liga champions after Barcelona and Newcastle U

Latest News

Newcastle United rocked as Liverpool hijack Victor Munoz transfer deal - Chronicle Live
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Newcastle United rocked as Liverpool hijack Victor Munoz transfer dealChronicle LiveVictor Munoz decides to join Liverpool instead of Newcastle United after late bidThe MagVictor Munoz transfer news: Liverpool hijack Newcastle's move for Osasuna winger after triggering release clauseSky Sports
Newcastle United have Arsenal 'expectation' over Sandro Tonali transfer after Spurs approach - Metro.co.uk
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Newcastle United have Arsenal 'expectation' over Sandro Tonali transfer after Spurs approachMetro.co.ukMan Utd confirm Sandro Tonali transfer stance as Newcastle's private plan emergesThe MirrorSandro Tonali to Spurs proves the Premier League Big Six reigns supremeFootball365
Newcastle transfer rumours: Said El Mala - BBC
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Newcastle transfer rumours: Said El MalaBBC
Bruno Guimaraes takes break from social media as he evaluates situation after 4 years at Newcastle United - The Mag
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Bruno Guimaraes takes break from social media as he evaluates situation after 4 years at Newcastle UnitedThe Mag
Transfer news LIVE: Barcola to Arsenal, Liverpool hijack move, Man Utd latest - The Mirror
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Transfer news LIVE: Barcola to Arsenal, Liverpool hijack move, Man Utd latestThe Mirror
PL club facing six-point deduction ahead of 2026/27 season as NUFC watch on - Shields Gazette
Thursday, 18 June 2026
PL club facing six-point deduction ahead of 2026/27 season as NUFC watch onShields Gazette
Tottenham enter talks to sign quality German teenager in double deal with his brother - TEAMtalk
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Tottenham enter talks to sign quality German teenager in double deal with his brotherTEAMtalk
I got England’s £120m ‘gem’ wrong – so did Newcastle and Joey Barton - The i Paper
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
I got England’s £120m ‘gem’ wrong – so did Newcastle and Joey BartonThe i Paper
Sources: Unsettled Newcastle United star has three suitors as transfer “expected” - CaughtOffside
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Sources: Unsettled Newcastle United star has three suitors as transfer “expected”CaughtOffside
Newcastle United release official statement on Tino Livramento situation - The Mag
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Newcastle United release official statement on Tino Livramento situationThe Mag
Newcastle United step up right-back search with free agent on radar after Tino Livramento setback - Chronicle Live
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Newcastle United step up right-back search with free agent on radar after Tino Livramento setbackChronicle Live
Latest. Livramento withdrawn from England World Cup squad - Newcastle United
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Latest. Livramento withdrawn from England World Cup squadNewcastle United
Tottenham, Arsenal and Man City in three-way fight for £100m Sandro Tonali - The Telegraph
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Tottenham, Arsenal and Man City in three-way fight for £100m Sandro TonaliThe Telegraph
Huge blow for Newcastle United as Liverpool swoop in to sign Spanish target - The Northern Echo
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Huge blow for Newcastle United as Liverpool swoop in to sign Spanish targetThe Northern Echo
‘Enquiry Made’: Tottenham look to hijack Newcastle United £35m deal after Sandro Tonali move - Read Newcastle
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
‘Enquiry Made’: Tottenham look to hijack Newcastle United £35m deal after Sandro Tonali moveRead Newcastle
When selling the best Newcastle United players becomes the new cunning route to success - The Mag
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
When selling the best Newcastle United players becomes the new cunning route to successThe Mag
Newcastle news: Steve Nickson will leave transfer legacy - BBC
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Newcastle news: Steve Nickson will leave transfer legacyBBC
Now revealed what really happened with Victor Munoz, Newcastle United and Liverpool transfer - The Mag
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Now revealed what really happened with Victor Munoz, Newcastle United and Liverpool transferThe Mag
Newcastle United refresh their Sandro Tonali transfer stance as £52m Spurs bid raises eyebrows - Chronicle Live
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Newcastle United refresh their Sandro Tonali transfer stance as £52m Spurs bid raises eyebrowsChronicle Live
Whilst I’m in Newcastle United Season Ticket waiting list queue I’ve bought one to watch another team… - The Mag
Monday, 15 June 2026
Whilst I’m in Newcastle United Season Ticket waiting list queue I’ve bought one to watch another team…The Mag
What Dan Burn was told by England chiefs as Newcastle United star leaves Dallas smiling - Chronicle Live
Thursday, 18 June 2026
What Dan Burn was told by England chiefs as Newcastle United star leaves Dallas smilingChronicle Live
Marcus Rashford would be a great signing for Newcastle United - The Mag
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Marcus Rashford would be a great signing for Newcastle UnitedThe Mag
Newcastle United's St James Park plan with new 'roadblocks' admission - Chronicle Live
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Newcastle United's St James Park plan with new 'roadblocks' admissionChronicle Live
Newcastle United have agreed new main sponsor front of shirt three-year deal to replace Sela - The Mag
Monday, 15 June 2026
Newcastle United have agreed new main sponsor front of shirt three-year deal to replace SelaThe Mag

Premier League News

Sadio Mane left door open to Premier League transfer after Man Utd agreement was reached - The Mirror
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Sadio Mane left door open to Premier League transfer after Man Utd agreement was reachedThe Mirror
Poll: Who will Liverpool open the 2026-27 Premier League season against? - Liverpool FC
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Poll: Who will Liverpool open the 2026-27 Premier League season against?Liverpool FC
Liverpool transfer news: Victor Munoz set to sign for Reds - BBC
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Liverpool transfer news: Victor Munoz set to sign for RedsBBC
Liverpool HIJACK £35million transfer from Premier League rivals at last minute and on verge of 'another big surprise' - The Sun
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Liverpool HIJACK £35million transfer from Premier League rivals at last minute and on verge of 'another big surprise'The Sun
Liverpool trigger Victor Munoz's £34m release clause as Reds hijack Newcastle's move for Osasuna winger - Goal.com
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Liverpool trigger Victor Munoz's £34m release clause as Reds hijack Newcastle's move for Osasuna wingerGoal.com
Sandro Tonali to Spurs proves the Premier League Big Six reigns supreme - Football365
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Sandro Tonali to Spurs proves the Premier League Big Six reigns supremeFootball365
Sandro Tonali: Spurs join clubs interested in Newcastle midfielder - BBC
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Sandro Tonali: Spurs join clubs interested in Newcastle midfielderBBC
Two Serie A giants pounce on Vicario after Inter snub - Football Italia
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Two Serie A giants pounce on Vicario after Inter snubFootball Italia
Hull could face Premier League points deduction immediately after promotion - talkSPORT
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Hull could face Premier League points deduction immediately after promotiontalkSPORT
Hull could face points deduction in Premier League - BBC
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Hull could face points deduction in Premier LeagueBBC
PL club facing six-point deduction ahead of 2026/27 season as NUFC watch on - Shields Gazette
Thursday, 18 June 2026
PL club facing six-point deduction ahead of 2026/27 season as NUFC watch onShields Gazette
Michael Carrick tells £42m Man Utd star to leave as Ruben Amorim opens talks - Metro.co.uk
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Michael Carrick tells £42m Man Utd star to leave as Ruben Amorim opens talksMetro.co.uk
Manchester United might have a perfect secret weapon if next season goes to plan - Manchester Evening News
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Manchester United might have a perfect secret weapon if next season goes to planManchester Evening News
Man Utd boss Carrick optimistic for Premier League season - BBC
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Man Utd boss Carrick optimistic for Premier League seasonBBC
When are AFC Bournemouth's Premier League fixtures released? - Bournemouth Echo
Thursday, 18 June 2026
When are AFC Bournemouth's Premier League fixtures released?Bournemouth Echo
All you need to know for 2026/27 Fixture Release Day - Premier League
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
All you need to know for 2026/27 Fixture Release DayPremier League
A kinder start, please! Our ideal Town games ahead of fixture release day - East Anglian Daily Times
Thursday, 18 June 2026
A kinder start, please! Our ideal Town games ahead of fixture release dayEast Anglian Daily Times
Good wins, anti-climactic defeats and late draws - Cherries' Premier League openers - Bournemouth Echo
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Good wins, anti-climactic defeats and late draws - Cherries' Premier League openersBournemouth Echo
Transfer news LIVE: Spurs join race for Bundesliga star, Madrid want Chelsea midfielder - Transfermarkt
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Transfer news LIVE: Spurs join race for Bundesliga star, Madrid want Chelsea midfielderTransfermarkt
The dressing room verdict on Hull City's upcoming Premier League fixture list - Hull Live
Thursday, 18 June 2026
The dressing room verdict on Hull City's upcoming Premier League fixture listHull Live
Liverpool offer rejected as young star's move to Premier League rivals 'done and dusted' - Liverpool Echo
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Liverpool offer rejected as young star's move to Premier League rivals 'done and dusted'Liverpool Echo
Arsenal in the Mix to Hijack Premier League Rivals' Move to Sign £120m Star - GiveMeSport
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
Arsenal in the Mix to Hijack Premier League Rivals' Move to Sign £120m StarGiveMeSport
When are Premier League 2026/27 fixtures released? - TNT Sports
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
When are Premier League 2026/27 fixtures released?TNT Sports
Max Dowman wins 25/26 Emirates Goal of the Season - Arsenal
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Max Dowman wins 25/26 Emirates Goal of the SeasonArsenal

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England take the handbrake off but Ronaldo is stuck in park | World Cup Daily – video - The Guardian
18/06/2026
England take the handbrake off but Ronaldo is stuck in park | World Cup Daily – video The Guardian
Lineker: Kane is England’s greatest ever striker - The Telegraph
18/06/2026
Lineker: Kane is England’s greatest ever striker The Telegraph
What Dan Burn was told by England chiefs as Newcastle United star leaves Dallas smiling - Chronicle Live
18/06/2026
What Dan Burn was told by England chiefs as Newcastle United star leaves Dallas smiling Chronicle Live