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Harry Redknapp slams "bland" England
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp urges Gareth Southgate to stamp an identity on the England side during his time in charge.Nov 10, 22:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjuan-mata_1.jpg "Juan Mata of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Juan Mata "enjoying" life at Manchester United
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is "enjoying" his time at the club having proved reports linking him with a summer exit wrong under Jose Mourinho.Nov 10, 22:09
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Matt Le Tissier: 'Adam Lallana is England's best player'
Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier believes that Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana is England's best player on current form.Nov 10, 22:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fdemarai-gray.jpg "Demarai Gray celebrates scoring for England Under-21s during their friendly against Italy Under-21s at St Mary's Stadium on November 10, 2016")
England Under-21s extend unbeaten run with late win over Italy Under-21s
England Under-21s make it 15 games unbeaten courtesy of a late 3-2 victory over Italy Under-21s at St Mary's Stadium.Nov 10, 21:43
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Inter Milan 'still interested in Matteo Darmian'
Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian is reportedly still wanted by Inter Milan despite playing down talk of a January exit.Nov 10, 21:13
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Maria Sharapova to resume role as UN goodwill ambassador
Five-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova will resume her role as a UN goodwill ambassador when her doping ban expires in April 2017.Nov 10, 21:00
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Loris Karius: 'Easy decision to join Liverpool'
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius reveals that it was an easy decision for him to join the club from Mainz this summer.Nov 10, 20:50
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Ross Ford eyes Scotland cap record
Scotland hooker Ross Ford sets his sights on breaking Chris Paterson's cap record for the team ahead of his 100th appearance.Nov 10, 20:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fdarren-fletcher.jpg "West Bromwich Albion captain Darren Fletcher in action during the Premier League match against Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns on August 28, 2016")
Darren Fletcher: 'England match is not a must-win'
Scotland captain Darren Fletcher insists that his side's World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley is not a must-win game.Nov 10, 20:28
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester City wanted Pep Guardiola in 2013'
Former Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini reveals that current boss Pep Guardiola was in the frame for the job in 2013.Nov 10, 20:18
Gordon Strachan: 'Scotland need to harness emotion against England'
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan talks up the importance of using the emotion of the occasion in a positive manner when his side take on England at Wembley.Nov 10, 20:05
Fernando Santos: 'I regret playing Cristiano Ronaldo against Manchester United'
Former Sporting Lisbon manager Fernando Santos admits that he regrets playing Cristiano Ronaldo against Manchester United in a 2003 pre-season friendly.Nov 10, 19:56
Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United 'tracking Mario Mandzukic'
Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are both reportedly interested in signing Mario Mandzukic from Juventus in January.Nov 10, 19:43
/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")
Romelu Lukaku: 'Thierry Henry is very demanding'
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku reveals that coach Thierry Henry is "very demanding" in training, but credits the Arsenal legend for making him a better player.Nov 10, 19:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjordan-henderson_3.jpg "England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during the 2-0 win over Malta in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley on October 8, 2016")
Jordan Henderson: 'England do have leaders'
Liverpool captain and England midfielder Jordan Henderson rejects suggestions that the national team is suffering from a lack of leaders in the squad.Nov 10, 19:22
Arsene Wenger warns Chile over Alexis Sanchez treatment
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger urges Chile not to make a "suicidal decision" over the fitness of Alexis Sanchez after he picked up a hamstring injury.Nov 10, 19:10
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Esteban Ocon to join Force India in 2017
French driver Esteban Ocon confirms that he will replace Nico Hulkenberg at Force India for the 2017 season.Nov 10, 16:02
Arsenal's Lucas Perez returns to Spain for treatment
Arsenal forward Lucas Perez returns to former club Deportivo La Coruna to continue his recovery from an ankle injury.Nov 10, 15:53
Ian Wright: 'Alex Iwobi has overtaken Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain'
Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes that Alex Iwobi has leapfrogged Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the pecking order at the club.Nov 10, 15:41
Jorge Sampaoli denies Cesc Fabregas interest
Sevilla manager Jorge Sampaoli insists that he has not thought about bringing out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas to the club.Nov 10, 15:29
Lewis Hamilton: 'I have nothing to lose in Brazilian Grand Prix'
Lewis Hamilton insists that he has nothing to lose heading into the Brazilian Grand Prix as he bids to prevent Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg from winning the title.Nov 10, 15:20
Michael O'Neill wary of Azerbaijan threat
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill insists that Azerbaijan are genuine contenders to finish second in Group C of World Cup qualifying.Nov 10, 15:11
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Peter Moores: 'Stuart Broad has been brilliant servant to English cricket'
Former England head coach Peter Moores heaps praise on Stuart Broad as the fast bowler wins his 100th Test cap for his country.Nov 10, 14:55
Ross Ford to win 100th Scotland cap
Scotland hooker Ross Ford will win his 100th cap against Australia after being included in Vern Cotter's starting lineup for the match at Murrayfield.Nov 10, 14:40
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Nicola Adams 'set to turn professional'
Two-time Olympic champion Nicola Adams is reportedly expected to announce her decision to turn pro in the coming weeks.Nov 10, 14:26
Adam Lallana hails "telepathic" Liverpool forwards
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana talks up the connection between himself, Roberto Firmino, Philippe Coutinho and Sadio Mane.Nov 10, 14:19
Callum O'Dowda: 'Republic of Ireland journey is crazy'
Republic of Ireland winger Callum O'Dowda describes his rise from League Two to international football in the space of less than 12 months as "crazy".Nov 10, 14:03
Swindon Town appoint Tim Sherwood as director of football
League One side Swindon Town appoint former Tottenham Hotspur manager Tim Sherwood as their new director of football.Nov 10, 13:43
FA chief executive Martin Glenn: 'England poppy stance is rock solid'
FA chief executive Martin Glenn is confident that the case behind England wearing poppies during their World Cup qualifier with Scotland is legally "rock solid".Nov 10, 13:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.jpg "Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena plays down Wayne Rooney, Zlatan Ibrahimovic link
LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena suggests that there is no truth in reports linking the club with moves for Manchester United duo Wayne Rooney and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.Nov 10, 13:28
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Farhad Moshiri plays down Ronald Koeman comments about Romelu Lukaku
Everton's majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri plays down comments from Ronald Koeman that suggested Romelu Lukaku needs to leave the club to fulfil his potential.Nov 10, 13:20
LA Galaxy manager Bruce Arena wants Steven Gerrard, Robbie Keane stay
LA Galaxy manager Bruce Arena is hopeful that Steven Gerrard and Robbie Keane will stay on at the club beyond the end of their current contracts.Nov 10, 13:10
Wayne Bridge confirmed for 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'
Former England international Wayne Bridge is confirmed for this year's series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.Nov 7, 23:01
Darren Fletcher backs decision to wear poppies
Scotland captain Darren Fletcher backs the SFA's decision to defy FIFA and wear poppies during their World Cup qualifier with England at Wembley.Nov 7, 22:48
Grimsby Town appoint Marcus Bignot as new manager
League Two playoff hopefuls Grimsby Town appoint Solihull Moors boss Marcus Bignot as their new manager on a six-month rolling contract.Nov 7, 22:34
Barnsley owner Patrick Cryne to step down due to cancer
Barnsley owner Patrick Cryne steps down from his duties at the club after being diagnosed with cancer.Nov 7, 22:25
Jamie Ward, Stuart Dallas pull out of Northern Ireland squad
Jamie Ward and Stuart Dallas pull out of the Northern Ireland squad to face Azerbaijan and Croatia due to injury.Nov 7, 22:15
/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")
Barcelona to appeal Neymar corruption ruling
Barcelona announce that they will challenge a ruling from a Spanish judge that Neymar and members of the club's hierarchy should stand trial on corruption charges.Nov 7, 22:04
Jordi Murphy ruled out for up to nine months
Ireland and Leinster number eight Jordi Murphy is ruled out for up to nine months after damaging his ACL during the historic 40-29 win over New Zealand in Chicago.Nov 7, 21:55
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Novak Djokovic congratulates new world number one Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic congratulates Andy Murray after the Scot ended his 28-month reign as world number one.Nov 7, 21:45
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