Danny Welbeck

Lists From bizarre temporary purchases by big clubs to established international players getting experience in the lower leagues: these are the short-term signings we've all dismissed from memory

England Aside from Jack Butland and Nick Pope, the entire England squad has seen game time in Russia – but they aren’t all of equal importance. Seb Stafford-Bloor rates the players on their displays up to the semi-final

England The England manager doesn't have a settled side only months before Russia 2018 – but the following outcomes to the club season would make his life far easier, says Declan Warrington

Premier League Tactical trends and the death of the super-sub is behind the modern suffering of No.2 strikers, explains Alex Hess