The Player of the Tournament at the last e d ition of the Africa Cup of Nations looks back on the fi n al and how close he came to becoming a champion w ith Nigeria

J ames Garner strides into a side room at Finch Farm, Everton’s training ground, full of smiles. He’s been in the best form of his career to date, doing what he loves: playing football. “Even when I’v

Whether it was the formation of the Premier League in 1992 or the World Cup expanding to 48 teams this year, a competition rebrand always seems to ruffle a few feathers. That was certainly the case 10

On his first time back in Mexico since collecting the World Cup Golden Boot in 1986, the former England striker reflects on his career, the Three Lions’ hopes for 2026 and being inducted into the International Football Hall of Fame

Get to know Bristol’s dynamic hooker HARRY THACKER

SATURDAY 3—FRIDAY 9 JANUARY 2026