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Rio Ferdinand says he would choose Frank Lampard over Paul Scholes and Steven Gerrard if he had the chance to select one of the trio as a manager. Ferdinand played with all three at either club or international level, but plumped for Lampard due to his goals and assists record, while paying tribute to both […]
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Everton forward Richarlison has called out Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara for ignoring his apology for a tackle earlier in the season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s header salvaged a 2-2 draw for Everton in a controversial 237th Merseyside derby at Goodison Park in October, which saw the Brazilian sent off late on. Everton had already escaped a red card and […]
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists Sergio Aguero is “irreplaceable” and “helped to put the club in a higher level”, as the striker prepares to leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season. Man City’s all-time record goalscorer will leave when his contract expires this summer and Guardiola has paid a glowing tribute […]
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England Under-21 boss Aidy Boothroyd has dismissed speculation surrounding his job security but thinks it is an “utterly impossible job”, Frank Lampard, Steve Cooper, Justin Cochrane and Paul Simpson have all been linked with replacing Boothroyd, who is out of contract in the summer. The Young Lions are clinging on to their hopes of reaching […]
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Man Utd and Chelsea are among the clubs to have made offers for Man City striker Sergio Aguero as approaches the end of his time at the Etihad Stadium, according to reports. Aguero announced the end of his time at City on Monday when he posted a message on social media confirming his departure and […]
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Wales skipper Gareth Bale says his team showed plenty of ‘heart and desire’ in their eventful 1-0 win over Czech Republic. The Spurs loanee had a great chance to open the scoring in the first half. He appeared at the back post to connect with a Neco Williams cross. But Tomas Vaclik rose to the […]
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Belgium hit eight in a ruthless destruction of Belarus in World Cup qualifying. Brighton forward Leandro Trossard and Club Brugge’s Hans Vanaken scored twice apiece for Roberto Martinez’s side while there were also goals for Michy Batshuayi, Jeremy Doku, Dennis Praet and Christian Benteke. Belgium are three points ahead of the Czech Republic at the […]
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James McClean’s first international goal for over three years handed the Republic of Ireland a friendly draw with Qatar as Stephen Kenny’s wait for a first win extended to 11 games. McClean fired Ireland, who were out to restore pride against the World Cup hosts after Saturday’s desperate qualifying defeat by Luxembourg, into a fourth-minute […]
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Daniel James’ late header gave Wales a 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory over the Czech Republic in a bad-tempered Cardiff affair. Both sides were reduced to 10 men as Connor Roberts and Patrik Schick saw red in separate second-half incidents. Schick was dismissed after tangling with Roberts three minutes after the restart, an incident which […]
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Declan Rice believes ‘healthy squad competition’ could be the key to success for England at this summer’s European Championships. Gareth Southgate has a vast array of talent at his disposal, giving England a good chance of going far in the tournament. The competition for places could see talented players like Leicester City’s James Maddison miss […]
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