England’s narrow win over Scotland in the Six Nations has raised fresh questions about their ability to handle pressure. While they secured some silverware, their late-game struggles were displayed. Can they build on this win, or will inconsistency continue to hold them back as the title race intensifies?
James Maddison’s form at Tottenham has been superb, but with England’s World Cup qualifiers approaching, will his goal-scoring and playmaking be enough to earn him a place in the squad?
In tennis, Jack Draper’s impressive Qatar Open run made it all the way to the final in Doha, coming up just short. Was this his best chance at a title, or will Draper continue his rise in the rankings? Charles Hague-Jones has more.
James Maddison’s form at Tottenham has been superb, but with England’s World Cup qualifiers approaching, will his goal-scoring and playmaking be enough to earn him a place in the squad?
In tennis, Jack Draper’s impressive Qatar Open run made it all the way to the final in Doha, coming up just short. Was this his best chance at a title, or will Draper continue his rise in the rankings? Charles Hague-Jones has more.
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00:00England captain Maru Itoji joked that head coach Steve Borthwick might lose more hair
00:08if England's nail-biting victories continue. The team secured a 16-15 win over Scotland
00:14at Twickenham, lifting the Calcutta Cup for the first time in five years. However, despite
00:20the triumph, some fans booed the side for their nervy performance. Itoji, though, praised
00:25the character of the team and their resilience so far this tournament.
00:29I'm just very proud that the boys stuck in there and we found a way to win.
00:36James Maddison is looking ahead to his potential return to the England squad following talks
00:42with new manager Thomas Tuchel. Maddison's form this season has been impressive with
00:47nine goals and five assists in the Premier League. Despite being overlooked by the previous
00:53interim manager, Maddison is confident his goal contributions can't be ignored by Tuchel.
00:59After playing a key role in Tottenham's 4-1 win over Ipswich Town, Maddison believes his
01:04consistency could earn him a spot in England's World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia
01:10at the end of March.
01:13And in tennis, Jack Draper's Qatar Open final ended in disappointment as he was defeated
01:19by Andrei Rublev. Draper fought back after losing the first set but ultimately couldn't
01:25keep pace with Rublev. Despite the loss, Draper will achieve a career-high number 12 in the
01:31ATP rankings. Draper reflected on his week in Doha with pride, recognising his improvements
01:38but admitting that Rublev's quality ultimately prevailed in the final set.