England may not be in the World Cup final... but Gareth Southgate will be there! Former Three Lions boss 'set to attend Argentina vs Spain showdown in New York after speaking at private gathering'

More from Sports

• Now DONALD TRUMP slams Thomas Tuchel's 'unusual' tactics: US President bizarrely takes aim at England boss for playing 'great guy' Harry Kane 'in defence'

• Furious Bryson DeChambeau makes decision on The Open after screaming at rules officials and threatening to pull out over bizarre 'cheating' scandal

• FIFA makes decision on World Cup final venue after crisis talks with White House officials over Canada wildfire smoke

• White House BACKS Argentina players in row over Falklands banner after World Cup semi-final win over England

• Lionel Messi speaks out on 'crazy' Lamine Yamal baby photo as Argentina icon makes appearance in New York two days out from World Cup final

• Christos Tzolis to Arsenal unpacked: The problem insiders insist the Greece star will solve, the similarities with Leandro Trossard, how he caused havoc in Belgium and what it means for Gunners' forward hunt

• David Beckham is BOOED on stage in New York after failing to pick a winner between Argentina and Spain ahead of World Cup final clash

• Will no one say the bloody obvious about Ashleigh Gardner and the cricket scandal? The double standard in women's sport has gone on long enough: AMANDA GOFF

• France star Ibrahima Konate brands World Cup third-place play-off against England 'the game no one wants to play'

• Man United target Ederson signs new Atalanta deal after £38m move collapsed, Tottenham tell Newcastle their asking price for Lucas Bergvall and Aston Villa sign £59m Johan Manzambi: WINDOW WATCH

• Meet Dan Brown: The son of a pig farmer who smoked 10 cigarettes in a day at The Open (and is taking special measures not to turn Royal Birkdale into a blazing forest fire!)

• World Cup winners to receive Super Bowl-style RINGS for the first time - and you can get your hands on one for an eye-watering £110,000 in yet another FIFA cash grab

• Taking your foot off the gas, lads? England stars including Jude Bellingham gorge on BBQ FOOD at a petrol station ahead of third-place play-off

• MICHAEL OWEN: England's euphoric win in Mexico was the worst thing that could have happened, why Thomas Tuchel must go despite signing farcical new contract and what must improve

• Kobbie Mainoo's momentum has been halted by Thomas Tuchel's World Cup snub - Man United will be hoping this dead-end of a trip doesn't stop him in his tracks, writes JACK GAUGHAN

• Lando Norris claims he felt 'violated' by paparazzi after the British Grand Prix as F1 world champion admits he 'doesn't have much of a private life'

• Arsenal continue talks with Aston Villa over Morgan Rogers... as well as preparing offer for his team-mate Ezri Konsa

• England rugby stars threaten to WALK OFF if they are hit with repeat of racist abuse from Argentina fans

• EDDIE JONES: Why we must copy FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and introduce 'hydration breaks' and a Madonna half-time show at the Rugby World Cup

• Claude Makelele claims he has told Real Madrid club president Florentino Perez to make mega-money move for Michael Olise - with Bayern Munich France star 'obsessed' about joining