Jack Norris 
Manchester City are reportedly advancing in their pursuit of Newcastle United defender Tino Livramento. Conversations for a deal are progressing between both clubs. The potential transfer fee is suggested to be around £70m.
The weights for the 55 remaining entries for the Grand National at Aintree on 11 April have been revealed. A maximum of the 34 top-rated horses will line up on the day.
Spain and Egypt played an international friendly, with Egypt’s Marmoush hitting the post. Ferran Torres nearly scored for Spain, but Fathy intervened. Lamine Yamal was also involved in Spain’s attacking plays.
Manchester City are working to secure Phil Foden with a new contract. Fresh talks were held during the international break, with confidence growing that a deal will be finalised before the end of the season. Bayern Munich are reportedly monitoring the situation.
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he is not angry with the players who have withdrawn from the squad before Tuesday’s friendly with Japan. Noni Madueke, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, John Stones, and Adam Wharton have dropped out since Friday’s 1-1 draw with Uruguay. This is the final England camp before the deadline for naming World Cup squads on 30 May.
Cole Palmer is reportedly increasingly disillusioned with life at Chelsea. Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are all interested in the England star, who is rated at £150m.
Irfan Can Kahveci said fireworks outside the Turkish team’s hotel motivated them ahead of their play-off match against Kosovo. He stated that the team aims to end their World Cup wait. Kahveci added that he is proud of the team, regardless of the result.
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has stated that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and play their matches in the United States as scheduled. Uncertainty arose due to the US-Israel war with Iran, leading to discussions about relocating Iran’s matches. However, Infantino has confirmed Iran’s participation and adherence to the original match schedule.
Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori is available for Italy as they bid to end their World Cup exile. Italy face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the play-off final. Calafiori’s inclusion boosts Italy’s hopes after he proved his fitness in the semi-final against Northern Ireland.
England will play their final match at Wembley before the World Cup. Several key players, including Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, have pulled out through injury. Japan, who qualified for the World Cup on 20 March 2025, are tonight’s opponents.