On Wednesday night, Zinedine Zidane's side enjoyed a break from their arduous schedule by hitting the town and going out for a squad meal to celebrate Christmas.

The FA have announced that England are set to face Italy on the 27th March at Wembley Stadium. It comes as they continue their preparations for the Euro 2020 which kicks off in June.

Euro 2020 is nearly upon us for another month-long period of footballing drama - but this year there's a very big twist to it. This summer's tournament will be spread across 12 host cities across the continent.

Every major football tournament vows to create a once in a generation occasion - but this summer's European Championships promises to be exactly that.

He was forced off at half-time after an awkward landing having tripped over Hull's Daniel Batty and will miss the rest of the season before sitting out this summer's tournament in addition.

When your father has left Cardiff City to become Liverpool's centre forward and managed the great Real Madrid twice, it's fair to say taking on a challenge is in your blood.

Bale has long been loathed by Madrid supporters and targeted as a scapegoat when the Spanish giants underperform, with Bale nearing the exit door this summer.

Michail Antonio has announced the sad news of his dad's passing after seven years 'in and out of hospital'. After breaking the news, Antonio said he would be taking a break from social media.

Baseball's London Series has become the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic after Major League Baseball cancelled this summer's event at West Ham's London Stadium.

West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell admits he is 'petrified' for his new-born's well-being if the Premier League resumes sooner rather than later due to the coronavirus pandemic.

A shock transfer to struggling West Ham, and a return to London two-and-a-half years on from leaving Arsenal, may be the lifeline Sanchez needs to salvage his career.

Lady Karren Brady has revealed she has taken a 30 per cent pay cut to her £898,000 salary to ease the financial burden on West Ham United and its staff during the coronavirus crisis.

Mason Mount could be the key to Chelsea securing West Ham talent Declan Rice this summer, with the midfielder admitting he wants to play with the Blues youngster once again. 

Italian newspaper Cronache di Napoli reports Napoli could be willing to offer Mexican winger Hirving Lozano as part of a deal to lure Felipe Anderson away from West Ham.

The issue of finishing the Premier League season by June 30 to avoid contract and sponsorship disputes was not raised when top-flight clubs met on Friday.

Mari signed for the London club on loan from Brazilian club Flamengo back in January and Arsenal have the option to sign him outright in the summer. He has so far played in two matches for the Gunners.

West Ham chief executive Karren Brady believes that the timescale for a Premier League return is no clearer than when the coronavirus lockdown started almost a month ago.

Newcastle United are closing in on a major deal that could see them topping the table for the wealthiest owners in the Premier League. Sportsmail analyses the league's rich list.

There are plenty of world class players in the Premier League but not all of them would make good five-a-side football players. Sportsmail has identified each clubs five-a-side hot prospects

During the sporting lockdown, replays, throwbacks and charity auctions have taken on unprecedented importance as fans look to fill the void left by live action. 

The 56-year-old West Ham manager says the extortionate sums spent on transfers, player wages and agent fees are three areas which may require addressing.

Defender Ferdinand, who won 17 England Under 21 caps, had put himself in contention for a senior call-up after an impressive 2005-06 season for West Ham, who finished ninth.

Declan Rice has gone on to star for West Ham after coming through their academy, but it followed his release from Chelsea in 2014 after spending eight years - from 2006 - with the west London club.

The 58-year-old spent four months working in Holland and insists he has not been put off working abroad again, despite Den Haag struggling near the foot of the table when the season was annulled.

Batshuayi has been restricted to just one Premier League start this season as he has struggled to force his way into Frank Lampard 's plans.

Brady also confirmed that West Ham are in the first of four phases to complete the season, which has begun with individual training with a one-in-one-out policy at the club's training ground.

A dog is not just for Christmas. Chocolate is not just for Easter. Low-alcohol beer is not just for Dry January - at least, that appears to be the case when it comes to sales trends.

Since Britain was put in lockdown thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, a number of apps have seen their popularity boom - the right place, the right time and all that.

Ahead of fight night this weekend where Anthony Joshua takes on Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley, Sportsmail takes a look back at the British favourite's 18-fight professional career.

Anthony Joshua will look to retain his unbeaten professional record when he takes on Wladimir Klitschko, but what is it like to be on the receiving end of a punch from the IBF heavyweight champion?

John Oliver knew the giant could punch when he heard a scream one evening. Sean Murphy was bent double, swearing at the canvas as he tried to pull the pad off his hand.

OLIVER HOLT: Joshua may have become world champion a year ago when he beat Charles Martin to claim the IBF version of the heavyweight crown but this was the real deal.

JEFF POWELL: The world came knocking on Anthony Joshua’s door as hard as he had pounded Wladimir Klitschko at the thunderous climax to their epic battle the night before.

Anthony Joshua has revealed he Facetimed his 18-month old son straight after beating Wladimir Klitschko through an 11th-round stoppage on Saturday at Wembley Arena.

The WBA, IBF, IBO world heavyweight champion took to Instagram on Wednesday to show off his impressive levels of fitness with a video titled 'Boxing's most wanted'.

At the end of Wladimir Klitschko's remarkable 21-year, 69-fight career, Sportsmail details the top 10 moments for one of the most dominant heavyweights in history.

Stars from the world of sport were out in force as they descended on Scotland to take part in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Luis Figo was out bright and early on a chilly morning.

Lee Westwood may have missed the cut at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship but he soon livened up when Wladimir Klitschko showed up at St Andrews.

WARNING - OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE: In front of a post-war record crowd of 90,000 in London, 'AJ' climbed off the canvas to stop the former unified heavyweight champion and extend his perfect record.

WARNING - EXPLICIT CONTENT: Anthony Joshua's 11th-round stoppage of Wladimir Klitschko was among the most dramatic few minutes in the recent history of British boxing.

The Nashville star was spotted holding hands with the hunk last week while on a dinner date at celebrity-friendly haunt Craig's in West Hollywood.

Klitschko retired after being stopped by Joshua in a epic clash at Wembley last April, but now seems tempted by the possibility of getting a second bite at the cherry.

JORDAN SEWARD: It was in Anthony Joshua's finest moment that the penny dropped. After his win over Klitschko, the Brit decided to re-evaluate his whole training regime and preparations for a fight.

Wladimir Klitschko and his family were caught up in a terrifying early-morning sea drama after their luxury yacht caught fire off the coast of Mallorca.

Fury returned to boxing in June 2018 as a mental health advocate after a two-and-a-half year hiatus and has spoken openly about his experience and a desire to help people in similar positions.

Anthony Joshua believes he was hit harder by Wladimir Klitschko than by Andy Ruiz, despite going on to lose his heavyweight titles against the Mexican.

Fury came in at 254.4lbs for his fight against Wallin in Las Vegas, the lightest he has been since he defeated Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, where he weight 247 pounds.

EXCLUSIVE BY JORDAN SEWARD: Frank Warren believes Joshua will always be vulnerable regardless of whether or not he avenges the sole blemish on his record against Ruiz on Saturday.

The British heavyweight, who had been dethroned by the Mexican-American in June, received a telephone call from the 43-year-old Ukrainian during his preparations for the highly-anticipated rematch.

In 2017, AJ said Fury, 'boxed 12 rounds and ran... I don't respect that,' yet himself used similar tactics in beating Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. Now, Miller has had his say.