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Summer of Sport: The Weekly Recap

It's official - kick off for the Summer of Sport has finally begun, and we're in for a season of nothing but highlights. Whether it's the most popular football event of the year, everyone's favourite tennis game, or the racing superstar you've been cheering on since day one, we're here with you every step of the way, recapping all the games, goals & victories you might have missed in the last 7 days...

England’s First Game Highlights

The hard work paid off for England in their first game of 2026, reigning victorious with a nail-biting 4-2 win against Croatia.

A retaken penalty allowed Harry Kane to score the first goal in the 12th minute, followed by an equaliser from Croatia’s Martin Baturina just after the newly introduced Hydration Break.

Moments before half time, Harry Kane slipped the ball past Croatian defenders for his second goal of the game, but the team relaxed a little too much, leaving the net open for Croatia’s Petar Musa to equalise just twenty seconds before the end of the first half.

The match wasn’t without its drama – with Croatia’s keeper, Dominik Livakovic, saving a trio of rapid-fire goal attempts in less than 5 seconds. Fortunately, England were much more offence-minded than usual, making attacking substitutions at 3-2 before scoring their 4th goal of the game to seal the win. The strategy proved triumphant for the Three Lions – and it has the whole nation believing the trophy really could be coming home for England in 2026.

England football players celebrating goal, white Nike kit, numbers 10 and 20, UEFA Euro tournament

England number 10 football player white Nike Three Lions jersey Croatia 17.06.26 match

Scotland vs Morocco

Last weekend marked a disappointing defeat for Scotland in their 2nd group game against Morocco. In less than two minutes after kick-off, Scottish defenders failed to keep the ball away from the danger zone, making it easy for Ismael Saibari to score against keeper Angus Gunn. Scotland’s attempt to equalise before half time was valiant, but John McGinn struck the ball awkwardly, missing the goal. The game resulted in a 1-0 victory for Morocco, with Scotland’s final group game against Brazil to take place Wednesday 24th June.

Ferrari F1 driver celebrating on podium holding trophy with Pirelli cap and UniCredit sponsor

Last week, Lewis Hamilton bounced back from last season’s losses, attaining his very first Ferrari win. Leaving Mercedes for Ferrari, Hamilton seized the lead when George Russel and Kimi Antonelli completed their second stops on the track. Maintaining his front run over the Mercedes pair proved easy, after Hamilton completed his third Virtual Safety Car stop with minimal time loss. The victory marks Hamilton’s 106th GP win and the first fully British podium since 1968.

Women’s Cricket

England vs Scotland

England’s women’s team reigned victorious in Saturday’s match, beating Scotland by 38 runs. As the semi-final spot looms ever closer, England earned an impressive 200-5 post, with Ecclestone taking two for seven, Gibson hitting a remarkable six, and Kemp removing Scotland’s Chatterji with an iconic return catch. We know getting our hopes up might be a little premature, but England’s women’s cricketers seem to be paving the way just right, with their next game against West Indies commencing this Wednesday, 24th June.

New Zealand vs Ireland

New Zealand valiantly defended their title in Friday’s match, executing a four-run win over Ireland. New Zealand's captain, Kane Williamson, cemented the team’s win with an important half-century (50+ runs), helping his team reach a strong total. Despite Ireland’s bowler, Josh Little, taking a hat-trick that saw three batters out with three consecutive balls, New Zealand had already built enough momentum, and Ireland's batting couldn't match the required scoring rate, leaving the final score as New Zealand 140/6 – 136/4 Ireland

Curious about our very own Burton’s football history? Born in 1904, Burton is the quality-focused British menswear brand that has you covered for every occasion. But you might not know – Burton became the F.A. Official Supplier for the England Squad in 1999, dressing the teams in the 2002 World Cup, embroidered with the signature Three Lions crest. The likes of Sven Goran-Erikkson and David Beckham were suited and booted in head-to-toe Burton, uniting the players as a team both on and off the pitch. Today, Burton is still going strong as a key player in British apparel, known for its high-calibre occasionwear and capsule style that works in every decade.

Two men in matching England football team blazers walking through crowded venue

Vintage black and white group portrait of men in matching suits posed in two rows

From My Left Podcast: Week 1

Looking for the perfect watch-a-long football podcast – or just to relive the action after the match? Our friends over on the From My Left Podcast are doing live streams of the game, plus recaps every Monday and Wednesday from now until the end of the tournament. Wednesday’s episode celebrated the greatest goals of the first game, including Harry Kane’s second penalty score and impressive header from Declan Rice’s corner moments before half time. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay up-to-date!