<ul><li>Bath centre replaces Fraser Dingwall</li><li>Itoje: ‘He has a bit of a swagger the way he plays’</li></ul>Max Ojomoh has been backed to bring his swagger to England’s pursuit of an autumn internationals clean sweep after he was a late call-up following <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/nov/18/england-noah-caluori-argentina-test-triple-injury-blow#:~:text=England%20have%20been%20hit%20by,could%20profit%20from%20Roebuck's%20absence.">more disruption</a> to Steve Borthwick’s side. Ojomoh has been thrust into the No 12 jersey for a first Twickenham start in place of the injured Fraser Dingwall but Maro Itoje believes the Bath centre will flourish against&nbsp;Argentina.Dingwall’s withdrawal with a side strain sustained last weekend is further upheaval for Borthwick, who has already lost Ollie Lawrence, Jamie George and Tom Roebuck since the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/nov/15/england-new-zealand-autumn-nations-series-rugby-union-match-report">33-19 triumph over the All Blacks</a>. With Tommy Freeman and Ollie Chessum also injury casualties of the autumn, Borthwick’s ranks have been depleted but Ojomoh has been in fine fettle for Bath this season and impressed on his debut against the USA last summer. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/nov/21/maro-itoje-backs-late-call-up-max-ojomoh-to-shine-against-argentina">Continue reading...</a>

تم استدعاء ماكس أوجوموه ليحل محل المصاب فريزر دينجوال في منتخب إنجلترا لمباراة الأرجنتين. أعرب مارو إيتوج عن ثقته في قدرة أوجوموه على التألق، مشيرًا إلى أسلوب لعبه الواثق. تأتي هذه الإضافة في اللحظة الأخيرة وسط العديد من الإصابات التي تؤثر على الفريق، مما يشكل تحديات للمدرب ستيف بورتويك.

Max Ojomoh ha sido convocado para reemplazar al lesionado Fraser Dingwall en la selección de Inglaterra para el partido contra Argentina. Maro Itoje ha expresado confianza en la capacidad de Ojomoh para destacar, resaltando su estilo de juego audaz. Esta incorporación de última hora se produce en medio de varias lesiones que afectan al equipo, lo que plantea desafíos para el entrenador Steve Borthwick.

Max Ojomoh a été appelé pour remplacer l'international Fraser Dingwall, blessé, dans l'équipe d'Angleterre pour le match contre l'Argentine. Maro Itoje a exprimé sa confiance en Ojomoh, soulignant son style de jeu confiant. Cette addition de dernière minute survient alors que plusieurs blessures affectent l'équipe, posant des défis pour l'entraîneur Steve Borthwick.

Max Ojomoh has been called up to replace the injured Fraser Dingwall in the England squad for the match against Argentina. Maro Itoje has expressed confidence in Ojomoh's ability to perform well, highlighting his confident playing style. This late addition comes amid several injuries affecting the team, posing challenges for head coach Steve Borthwick.

Maro Itoje backs late call-up Max Ojomoh to shine against Argentina

<ul><li>USA mainstay in move from Portland Thorns </li><li>‘I couldn’t be more ready and happy about everything’</li></ul>Manchester City have signed the USA midfielder Sam Coffey on a three-and-a-half-year deal.The 27-year-old won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics and has accrued 42 caps and scored five goals for the USA, becoming a key part of Emma Hayes’ national team. After graduating she joined Portland Thorns and lifted the 2022 NWSL Championship in her debut season. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/14/manchester-city-hail-new-signing-sam-coffey-world-best-midfielders-usa-portland-womens-football">Continue reading...</a>

وقع مانشستر سيتي مع لاعبة الوسط الأمريكية سام كوفي بعقد يمتد لثلاث سنوات ونصف، مما يمثل إضافة مهمة لفريقهم. تبلغ من العمر 27 عامًا، وقد فازت بالميدالية الذهبية في أولمبياد باريس 2024، ولديها 42 مباراة دولية مع المنتخب الوطني، وقد لعبت سابقًا مع بورتلاند ثورنس، حيث فازت ببطولة NWSL 2022 في موسمها الأول.

Manchester City ha firmado a la mediocampista estadounidense Sam Coffey con un contrato de tres años y medio, lo que representa una adición significativa a su plantilla. La jugadora de 27 años ganó la medalla de oro en los Juegos Olímpicos de París 2024 y ha acumulado 42 selecciones con la selección nacional, habiendo jugado anteriormente para Portland Thorns, donde ganó el campeonato NWSL 2022 en su temporada de debut.

Manchester City a signé la milieu de terrain américaine Sam Coffey pour un contrat de trois ans et demi, marquant un ajout significatif à leur équipe. À 27 ans, elle a remporté l'or aux Jeux Olympiques de Paris 2024 et compte 42 sélections avec l'équipe nationale, ayant précédemment joué pour Portland Thorns, où elle a remporté le championnat NWSL 2022 lors de sa première saison.

Manchester City has signed USA midfielder Sam Coffey on a three-and-a-half-year deal, marking a significant addition to their squad. The 27-year-old, who has won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics and has 42 caps for the national team, previously played for Portland Thorns, where she won the 2022 NWSL Championship in her debut season.

Maro Itoje backs late call-up Max Ojomoh to shine against Argentina

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