Newcastle baffled by Nick Pope's England snub as keeper denies rift rumours

Goalkeeper has excelled in the Champions League and hopes clean sheet in Paris could win back place in England set-up

Of all the players who have fallen out of favour under England manager Gareth Southgate it is the omission of Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope that is perhaps the most surprising. 

His club form has not dipped. He is starting every week in a team challenging at the top end of the Premier League and is also playing in European football’s most prestigious competition – the only English goalkeeper to do so.

As far as the player is aware, there has been no fallout with the manager of the national team, just an icy silence since May. Read More