Intentar ORO - Gratis

Lee on the attack for England!

Birmingham Mail

|

October 10, 2025

NEW attack coach Lee Blackett is convinced he has enough time to give England the tools needed to challenge for the 2027 World Cup.

- By DUNCAN BECH

Blackett left Bath at the end of last month to join Steve Borthwick’s revamped coaching team with the autumn series opener against Australia on November 1 the first of around 21 Tests before Australia 2027.

The 42-year-old former Wasps boss will take charge of the attack after impressing in the role as a temporary appointment during the successful summer tour to Argentina and the USA when Richard Wigglesworth was on British and Irish Lions duty.

Now that the halfway mark of the current World Cup cycle has been reached, planning for the tournament ramps up, but Blackett understands the danger of looking beyond the Wallabies’ visit to Allianz Stadium.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE Birmingham Mail

Birmingham Mail

Samuel is in favourable position!

VERSATILE Samuel Iling-Junior says he just loves playing football when asked about his favourite position.

time to read

1 mins

October 15, 2025

Birmingham Mail

'Cost of energy must come down'

ENERGY costs must fall, a Government minister has said, after the price cap rose at the start of this month.

time to read

1 min

October 15, 2025

Birmingham Mail

Birmingham Mail

Lights out for Festival as Xmas funding is cut

A POPULAR Christmas event in Sutton Coldfield has been cancelled this year following a drastic cut in town council funding.

time to read

2 mins

October 15, 2025

Birmingham Mail

Female council workers enjoy equal pay victory

WOMAN COMPENSATED FOR BEING UNDERPAID

time to read

2 mins

October 15, 2025

Birmingham Mail

Recognising Palestine helped to bring peace to Gaza - PM

RECOGNISING Palestine helped to bring about peace in Gaza, Sir Keir Starmer has told MPs.

time to read

2 mins

October 15, 2025

Birmingham Mail

Birmingham Mail

Sarina so 'grateful' to Bright spark for Lionesses!

ENGLAND boss Sarina Wiegman insisted she would always be “grateful” to Millie Bright after the Chelsea defender announced her retirement from international football.

time to read

2 mins

October 15, 2025

Birmingham Mail

Film star Josh: Image talk is 'uncomfortable'

ACTOR Josh O'Connor has said it “is weird” to him that some people may see him as an object of desire on the internet, and that anyone talking about his image, whether it is “good or bad” makes him feel “uncomfortable”.

time to read

1 mins

October 15, 2025

Birmingham Mail

Healthy habits to help boost your child's happiness

In the first of a two part series, mental-health expert DR ALEX GEORGE reveals how early habit formation can help give children a brighter start in life

time to read

3 mins

October 15, 2025

Birmingham Mail

Birmingham Mail

England Riga to please as they book Cup spot

HARRY Kane helped fire England to World Cup qualification after a 5-0 win against Latvia on a night Thomas Tuchel was teased by fans.

time to read

2 mins

October 15, 2025

Birmingham Mail

Councillor axed in dispute over fugitive brother

SAQIB KHAN IS TOLD HE IS NO LONGER A SUITABLE LABOUR PARTY CANDIDATE

time to read

2 mins

October 15, 2025

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size