Tensions at academy level between Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United have led to scouts being denied access to youth games. In the last month scouts from Liverpool and United have seen accreditation requests for academy matches at Chelsea’s Cobham training centre rejected.

One of English football's most riveting rivalries of the 2000s could be reignited by a series of events away from the Premier League pitches.

According to The Athletic, the Blues have turned down accreditation requests from Liverpool and Manchester United scouts, raising concerns about tensions among some of England's top academies. The Reds have accused Chelsea of being the first to introduce such restrictions but the London club have denied these allegations.

Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new head coach of the England men's team, a role he will take on from Jan. 1 and into the 2026 World Cup. The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss becomes the third foreign-born coach of the Three Lions and the first from Germany.

Thomas Tuchel has been announced as England's new head coach, the Football Association confirmed on Wednesday.

Thomas Tuchel is set to be appointed as the new manager of England today, with confirmation of that being reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano just now.There has already been some moaning and