The back page of the Daily Star leads on England’s Nations League draw – where the Three Lions will face Ireland. The paper picks up on ex-Ireland players Declan Rice and Jack Grealish, who both played for Ireland in their younger years. They now both play for England. The paper says the pair will face a lot of booing in Dublin, Ireland later in the year.

The Three Lions will also face Finland and Greece in six fixtures across September, October and November.

The back page of the Daily Mirror leads with reports that England boss Gareth Southgate could extend his contract with the national team following the Euros 2024 in Germany – despite having suggested he would leave after the summer tournament. 

The paper says Southgate has hinted that depending on how well the squad do in Germany, could mean he extends his stay. This summer England will field arguably its strongest squad in years including the likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Declan Rice.

The back page of the Daily Express – like many back pages today – leads on the news that as of next season, Blue Cards will be introduced to the FA Cup.

The news that the FA Cup will trial the Blue card has been met with backlash. The Blue cards will be shown to players for dissent and tactical fouls – it will mean the player will have to spend 10 minutes in the technical area.

Elsewhere, the paper also reports on England’s upcoming Six Nations match against Wales and reports rookie taking to the pitch makes the paper.

The back page of the i newspaper leads with the news that a ‘Blue card’ will be trialled in the FA Cup next season – essentially a sin bin. It has been met with wide backlash. 

Blue cards will be shown to players for dissent and tactical fouls – it will mean the player will have to spend 10 minutes in the technical area. 

Elsewhere, a large image of the England rugby team makes the back page as the paper says England has announced the same starting squad ahead of their next Six Nations match.

There are now twice as many registered female football teams in England compared to seven years ago.

The most significant surge occurred during the 2022-23 season, following the Lionesses’ victory in Euro 2022, with nearly 1,500 new teams joining the ranks.

The back page of the Sun newspaper leads on Chelsea’s FA Cup win over Aston Villa.