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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fross-barkley.jpg "Ross Barkley in action for Everton on September 30, 2016")
Gareth Southgate reassures Ross Barkley over England future
England manager Gareth Southgate reassures Ross Barkley that he will get another chance at international level if he keeps up his recent Everton form.Mar 27, 21:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Fabinho: 'Kylian Mbappe will end up at Real Madrid or Barcelona'
AS Monaco full-back Fabinho admits that there is uncertainty surrounding the futures of a number of players in the squad, including 18-year-old starlet Kylian Mbappe.Mar 27, 21:36
Andrea Pirlo: 'Juventus can win Champions League'
Former Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo insists that the Italian giants can win the Champions League this season having been drawn against Barcelona in the last eight.Mar 27, 21:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Folivier-giroud_1.jpg "Olivier Giroud celebrates during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016")
Olivier Giroud: 'My goal was better than Andy Carroll's'
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud believes that his scorpion goal against Crystal Palace is more memorable than Andy Carroll's scissor kick against the same opponents.Mar 27, 21:16
Spain Under-21s edge past Italy Under-21s in friendly
Spain Under-21s extend their unbeaten streak to nine matches courtesy of a 2-1 win over Italy Under-21s at the Stadio Olimpico.Mar 27, 21:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F04%2Froger-federer_1.jpg "Roger Federer in action at the Australian Open on January 26, 2017")
Roger Federer eases past Juan Martin del Potro in Miami
Roger Federer books his place in the fourth round of the Miami Open courtesy of a straight-sets victory over Juan Martin del Potro.Mar 27, 20:42
Eusebio Sacristan: 'I would reject Barcelona approach'
Real Sociedad boss Eusebio Sacristan insists that he would reject an approach from Barcelona if they offered him the chance to succeed manager Luis Enrique.Mar 27, 20:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fseamus-coleman.jpg "Everton full-back Seamus Coleman in action during his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016")
FIFA to pay Seamus Coleman's wages during injury absence
FIFA's Club Protection Programme means that the governing body will pay Seamus Coleman's Everton wages during the full-back's absence with a broken leg.Mar 27, 20:15
John Toshack: 'Difficult for Wales to reach World Cup'
Former Wales manager John Toshack admits that it will be "difficult" for Chris Coleman's side to qualify for the World Cup having drawn their last four games.Mar 27, 20:01
Ian Rush: 'Win over Everton would set Liverpool up for top-four finish'
Liverpool legend Ian Rush believes that victory over Everton in Saturday's Merseyside derby would be a major boost to the Reds' Champions League hopes.Mar 27, 19:47
Ian Wright wants more urgency from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Arsenal legend Ian Wright calls on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to impose himself on matches more when he features as a central midfielder.Mar 27, 19:35
Robbie Brady to captain Republic of Ireland in Seamus Coleman's absence
Burnley midfielder Robbie Brady will take over captaincy duties from the injured Seamus Coleman for the Republic of Ireland's international friendly with Iceland.Mar 27, 19:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fscott-brown.JPG "Scotland midfielder Scott Brown in action upon his return to international duty during the World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Scott Brown unsure of international future
Scotland midfielder Scott Brown hints that he may not make himself available for his side's World Cup qualifier with England in June.Mar 27, 19:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fmarcus-rashford-wayne-rooney.JPG "Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford celebrates with Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial after scoring during the FA Cup third round clash with Reading at Old Trafford on January 7, 2017")
Marcus Rashford learning from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney
Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford hails the influence of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney on the younger players at the club.Mar 27, 19:03
Netherlands to take time over Danny Blind replacement
The Dutch FA insists that it will take its time over appointing a successor to former manager Danny Blind.Mar 27, 18:51
Georginio Wijnaldum backs Louis van Gaal for Netherlands return
Netherlands and Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum backs former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal to return for a third stint in charge of the national team.Mar 27, 18:40
Martin O'Neill: 'Seamus Coleman still coming to terms with injury'
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill reveals that Seamus Coleman is still feeling "down" about his broken leg, but backs the Everton man to return.Mar 27, 18:31
Louis van Gaal favourite for Netherlands job
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is the early favourite to take over the Netherlands national team for a third time.Mar 27, 18:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fgylfi-sigurdsson.jpg "Swansea City midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Liberty Stadium on December 31, 2016")
Paul Clement: 'Gylfi Sigurdsson does not get credit he deserves'
Swansea City manager Paul Clement claims that Gylfi Sigurdsson does not get the credit he deserves due to the fact that he plays for a team battling against relegation.Mar 27, 18:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgareth-southgate.jpg "Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016")
Dele Alli: 'It is a pleasure to play for Gareth Southgate'
England midfielder Dele Alli hails Gareth Southgate as a "fantastic coach" and says that it is a "pleasure to play" for the Three Lions boss.Mar 27, 14:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fmarcus-rashford.JPG "Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford in action during his side's FA Cup third round clash with Reading at Old Trafford on January 7, 2017")
Marcus Rashford: 'I am a completely different player now'
Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford believes that he is a more rounded player now than he was when bursting onto the scene last season.Mar 27, 14:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 14, 2016")
Pablo Zabaleta: 'Pep Guardiola preparation is fantastic'
Manchester City full-back Pablo Zabaleta praises the "fantastic" preparation manager Pep Guardiola does for upcoming opponents.Mar 27, 14:37
Alvaro Morata 'keen on Chelsea move'
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is reportedly open to the idea of a move to Premier League leaders Chelsea at the end of the season.Mar 27, 14:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fromelu-lukaku.JPG "Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Tony Cottee urges Everton to give Romelu Lukaku what he wants
Former Everton striker Tony Cottee believes that the club must keep players like Romelu Lukaku if they are to achieve their ambition of reaching the Champions League.Mar 27, 14:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Falexandre-lacazette-lyon.JPG "Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette in the Europa League match against Roma on March 16, 2017")
Alexandre Lacazette 'at top of Arsenal wishlist'
Arsenal reportedly make Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette their number one transfer target this summer, but will face competition for his signature from Atletico Madrid.Mar 27, 14:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fneymar.JPG "Neymar of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Antonio Conte 'blocks £155.5m Chelsea move for Neymar'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reportedly blocks a £155.5m move from the club to sign Barcelona winger Neymar this summer.Mar 27, 13:50
Gareth Southgate challenges Luke Shaw to win Manchester United place back
England manager Gareth Southgate challenges Luke Shaw to win his place back in the Manchester United starting lineup if he wants to be a regular at international level.Mar 27, 13:35
Michael Dawson closing on in Hull City return
Hull City defender Michael Dawson is due to return to first-team training this week after missing six matches with a calf injury.Mar 27, 13:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fneymar.jpg "Neymar in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Manchester United 'to make £173m move for Neymar'
Manchester United are reportedly willing to trigger Neymar's €200m (£173m) release clause in order to sign the Brazilian from Barcelona this summer.Mar 27, 13:11
Raphael Varane talks up "special relationship" with Jose Mourinho
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane talks up his "special relationship" with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho amid talk of a move to Old Trafford.Mar 27, 12:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgareth-southgate_1.JPG "Interim England manager Gareth Southgate on the touchline during the international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016")
Gareth Southgate "really impressed" with Adam Lallana
England manager Gareth Southgate says that he has been "really impressed" by Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana during his time in charge of the team.Mar 27, 12:47
Gareth Southgate: 'Relegation could harm Jermain Defoe's England chances'
England manager Gareth Southgate hints that relegation for Sunderland could harm Jermain Defoe's chances of being called up in the future.Mar 27, 12:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fgareth-southgate_1.jpg "England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014")
Gareth Southgate: 'Still a lot for England to do'
England manager Gareth Southgate warns that his side still have a number of tests to overcome before they qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Mar 27, 12:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fjermain-defoe.jpg "Jermain Defoe opens the scoring during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017")
Dele Alli: 'Jermain Defoe is a legend'
Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Dele Alli says that he regards Jermain Defoe as a "legend" following his goalscoring return to international duty.Mar 27, 12:19
Adam Lallana: 'Jermain Defoe can be massive for England'
England midfielder Adam Lallana believes that 34-year-old striker Jermain Defoe could have a "massive" impact at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Mar 27, 12:11
Gareth Southgate reveals Chris Smalling "knock"
England manager Gareth Southgate reveals that Chris Smalling picked up a "knock" during the closing stages of his side's 1-0 defeat to Germany.Mar 25, 17:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjoe-hart.jpg "England goalkeeper Joe Hart passes the ball out during his side's World Cup qualifier against Malta at Wembley on October 8, 2016")
Joe Hart to captain England against Lithuania
England manager Gareth Southgate confirms that Joe Hart will captain the team during Sunday's World Cup qualifier with Lithuania.Mar 25, 16:22
Preview:England vs. Lithuania
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Group F qualifier between England and Lithuania at Wembley.Mar 25, 15:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fgary-cahill.JPG "England defender Gary Cahill in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016")
Gary Cahill: 'England had the chances to beat Germany'
England defender Gary Cahill claims that his side would have beaten Germany in Dortmund had they been more clinical in front of goal.Mar 22, 22:12
Lukas Podolski blasts Germany past England on international farewell
Lukas Podolski marks his 130th and final international appearance with a stunning goal to fire Germany to a 1-0 win over England in Dortmund.Mar 22, 21:46
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