Tag: motivation

Jarrad Branthwaite: Everton defender gained ‘motivation’ after Euros omission
13 March 2025 Off

Jarrad Branthwaite: Everton defender gained ‘motivation’ after Euros omission

By Total Football News

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite says he gained “motivation” after missing out on an England call-up for last summer’s European Championship.

Branthwaite was a surprise omission from the Three Lions squad and had to watch from home as the national team reached the final of the tournament, where they were edged out by Spain.

On Friday, new manager Thomas Tuchel names his first England squad for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers

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Alisson Becker: Liverpool keeper talks motivation and says ‘best is still to come’
27 September 2024 Off

Alisson Becker: Liverpool keeper talks motivation and says ‘best is still to come’

By Total Football News

Alisson’s journey took him from Internacional in his homeland to Roma in Italy and on to Liverpool in 2018.

His honours with the Reds include the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Club World Cup. A devout Christian, he puts his success down to his faith and work ethic.

“My main motivation is not the prizes, the trophies – my motivations come from inside,” said the 31-year-old, who

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Marcus Rashford: Man Utd striker has ‘big motivation’ says Erik ten Hag
5 April 2024 0

Marcus Rashford: Man Utd striker has ‘big motivation’ says Erik ten Hag

By Total Football News
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag with striker Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford (far left) has scored eight goals this season in all competitions for Manchester United

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has defended Marcus Rashford, saying the striker is highly motivated to help the club during the season run-in.

United led 3-2 before conceding two late stoppage-time goals.

Rashford came on just before United took the lead, but a perceived lack of pressing was highlighted on social media in

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